Job summary
Discover Island Life, Drive Stroke Excellence: Consultant Physician, Isle of Wight NHS Trust
Seeking a fulfilling Consultant Physician role in Stroke Medicine within a supportive, innovative island setting?
St. Mary's NHS Trust on the Isle of Wight offers a compelling opportunity for a dedicated Consultant to join our collaborative team. You'll play a key role in delivering and advancing our comprehensive acute stroke and rehabilitation services, empowered by cutting-edge technology including Rapid AI and readily accessible CT perfusion imaging.
Main duties of the job
Why Choose a Career with Us?
Make a Real Impact: Shape and lead the delivery of exceptional stroke care to our Island community.
Embrace Innovation: Utilize advanced diagnostics like Rapid AI and immediate CT perfusion to enhance patient outcomes.
Thrive in Collaboration: Work alongside a dedicated multidisciplinary team of Specialist Nurses, Therapists, and benefit from the support of rotating Consultants from Queen Alexandra Hospital.
Contribute to a Full Spectrum of Care: Be integral to our established 24/7 thrombolysis service (with remote out-of-hours support), 5-day TIA clinic, proactive Early Supported Discharge Team, and dedicated rehabilitation services.
Achieve Work-Life Balance: This full-time role encourages applications for part-time or job-share arrangements, with flexible job plan discussions welcomed.
Benefit from Relocation Support: We offer a comprehensive package to ensure a smooth transition to the Isle of Wight.
About us
Island Life: More Than Just a Job
The Isle of Wight offers a unique and enriching lifestyle:
Stunning Natural Beauty: Explore breathtaking coastlines and picturesque countryside right outside your door.
Convenient Mainland Access: Enjoy quick ferry links to Portsmouth and Southampton (from just 10 minutes), with London reachable in 90 minutes by rail.
Vibrant Community & Benefits: Immerse yourself in a welcoming community and take advantage of benefits including an onsite nursery, cycle-to-work scheme, local discounts, and the chance to hire our Trust's beach hut.
Ready to blend a challenging and rewarding career with an exceptional island lifestyle?
We welcome your application and the opportunity to discuss this exciting role further!
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Your Contribution:
Provide outpatient and inpatient Stroke Medicine services.
Undertake infrequent inpatient General Medicine services.
Participate in a regular 1 in 11 commitment to the acute medical on-call rota.
Contribute to the supervision of junior medical staff.
Engage in teaching, examination, and accreditation duties.
Participate in undergraduate, postgraduate, and continuing medical education.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Your Contribution:
Provide outpatient and inpatient Stroke Medicine services.
Undertake infrequent inpatient General Medicine services.
Participate in a regular 1 in 11 commitment to the acute medical on-call rota.
Contribute to the supervision of junior medical staff.
Engage in teaching, examination, and accreditation duties.
Participate in undergraduate, postgraduate, and continuing medical education.
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
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).
