Job summary
This is a new post for a Consultant Physician with specialist interest in Stroke Medicine. We are looking for a colleague to join our team of Consultant Physicians in the provision of general medical and stroke medicine services.
The post holder will provide outpatient and inpatient Stroke Medicine services along with infrequent inpatient General Medicine services but including a regular 1 in 11 commitment to the acute medical on-call rota.
This is a full-time position but candidates wishing to work part-time or in a job-share are encouraged to apply. If a part-time or job-share person is appointed modification of the job plan will be discussed with the appointee on a personal basis.
Main duties of the job
The role will require the provision of a comprehensive Acute Stroke and Stroke Rehabilitation Service with Consultant Colleagues.
The successful appointee will also have responsibility for diagnosis and treatment of illness for several general medical inpatients.
About Our Department:
St. Mary's Hospital offers a 24 bedded mixed Hyper Acute, Acute and Rehabilitation Unit which is near the Emergency and Radiology Departments. We use Rapid AI and we are pleased to offer our patients CT perfusion imaging that can be performed rapidly at the time of initial imaging and improves diagnostic confidence and accuracy in the patient with hyperacute stroke; an excellent tool for neuro-interventionists. The rapidity by which CT perfusion may be obtained, coupled with its potential for predicting infarct core and penumbra can help to identify potentially salvageable areas of brain up to 24 hours from stroke and lead to successful mechanical reperfusion with good outcome.
Our service would not operate without our dedicated team of clinicians including a Nurse Consultant, Specialist Nurses, and Therapists on site. Consultants from the Queen Alexandra Hospital rotate to St. Mary's on a weekly basis to support the service.
At St. Mary's we offer Hyper Acute Stroke care, a 24/7 Stroke thrombolysis service (out of hours covered remotely by QAH), a 5-day TIA outpatient service, Stroke Early Supported Discharge Team, and Stroke rehabilitation.
About us
The Isle of Wight NHS Trust is the only integrated acute, community, mental health and ambulance health care provider in England. We serve a population of approximately 150,000 residents, making the services we offer variable and personalised with a flexible approach to our service users.
Working for our Trust brings a variety of benefits, including an onsite day nursery, cycle-to-work scheme, discounts at local businesses and gyms, and the opportunity to hire Trusts beach hut in Ryde. We offer flexible working opportunities, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement for you and if it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
The Isle of Wight is a unique and stunning gem located off the South Coast of England, a short ferry journey from Portsmouth and Southampton, with journey times taking from as little as 10 minutes. London can be reached in 90 minutes by rail from Southampton or Portsmouth. The island offers an amazing coastline with beautiful countryside, year-round events, festivals and award-winning attractions.
Our 2020-2025 strategy sets out to ensure that we continue to be a provider of excellent and compassionate care. As part of this strategy, we are proactively taking steps to ensure that we recruit and retain the highest quality of talent to provide CARE and we would welcome applications from under-represented groups to ensure our Trust is an inclusive and diverse employer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To participate in the 1 in 11 Consultant general medical emergency on-call rota to include cover for colleagues annual leave and other authorised absences. The weekday on-calls require the Consultant to be available between 2000-0800 for advice and to come in if required. The evening and morning weekday ward rounds are undertaken by the Acute Physicians. Weekends requires the on-call Consultant to perform a morning and evening ward round.
- Cover for colleagues' annual leave and other authorised absences.
- Clinical supervision of junior medical staff including the observance of local employment and human resource policies and procedures, and this is included in the 1.5 PA allocation for SPA outlined in this job description.
- Responsibilities for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required and contributing to undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing medical education activity, locally and nationally
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To participate in the 1 in 11 Consultant general medical emergency on-call rota to include cover for colleagues annual leave and other authorised absences. The weekday on-calls require the Consultant to be available between 2000-0800 for advice and to come in if required. The evening and morning weekday ward rounds are undertaken by the Acute Physicians. Weekends requires the on-call Consultant to perform a morning and evening ward round.
- Cover for colleagues' annual leave and other authorised absences.
- Clinical supervision of junior medical staff including the observance of local employment and human resource policies and procedures, and this is included in the 1.5 PA allocation for SPA outlined in this job description.
- Responsibilities for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required and contributing to undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing medical education activity, locally and nationally
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent. MRCP or equivalent.
- Entry on the GMC specialist register for General Internal Medicine and either Stroke Medicine or Geriatrics via (a) CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview), (b) CESR or (c) European Community rights"
Experience
Essential
- Should have completed a recognised training programme in General Internal Medicine and Care of the Elderly with experience of Stroke Medicine
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in GIM, Care of the Elderly and Stroke Medicine
Teaching / Research
Essential
- Experience of teaching and training undergraduates, postgraduates and junior medical staff
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit relevant to specialty
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent. MRCP or equivalent.
- Entry on the GMC specialist register for General Internal Medicine and either Stroke Medicine or Geriatrics via (a) CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview), (b) CESR or (c) European Community rights"
Experience
Essential
- Should have completed a recognised training programme in General Internal Medicine and Care of the Elderly with experience of Stroke Medicine
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in GIM, Care of the Elderly and Stroke Medicine
Teaching / Research
Essential
- Experience of teaching and training undergraduates, postgraduates and junior medical staff
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit relevant to specialty
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
