Job summary
CONSULTANT STROKE PHYSICIAN
Applications are invited for this new 7 - 10 session new Consultant posts based in the Stroke Department at Wrexham Maelor Hospital. The appointee will join eight consultant colleagues in the Care of the Elderly Department. The post has arisen from a need to reconfigure and strengthen our existing services. There is currently a Health Board wide review looking at establishing a hyperacute stroke unit which is ongoing.
We realise that traditional daytime working patterns will not suit every applicant. We would welcome applicants who may wish to work part time or annualised hours. We provide a broad range of sub-specialities and would welcome a successful applicant's choice of their exact job plan.
We welcome colleagues that want to take part in our GIM medical take but this is not mandatory
Main duties of the job
You are required to be on the Specialist Register, have CCST's in Geriatric Medicine (and or Stroke Medicine) and GIM or recognised equivalent or be within 6 months of obtaining it at the time of interview.
The successful candidates will join the amended Welsh Consultant Contract. In addition Consultants will be eligible for Commitment Awards up to a maximum of £24,410 per annum.
For initial enquiries, please contact Dr Cameron Abbott, Dr Walee Sayed or Prof Sam Abraham, Care of the Elderly Department at Wrexham Maelor Hospital 01978 291100 or 03000858425 or via e-mail on cameron.abbott@wales.nhs.uk or walee.sayed2@wales.nhs.uk
In view of recent changes to Home Office Immigration Regulations all applicants must state their current immigration status, including expiry dates.
BCUHB is committed to providing equal opportunities in employment.
This post is subject to a satisfactory Criminal Records Bureau checks.
About us
The Hospital is superbly located in North Wales, with its areas of outstanding natural beauty, and within easy reach of Chester, Liverpool & Manchester.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Personal Specification for more information on the role of Consultant Stroke Physician.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Personal Specification for more information on the role of Consultant Stroke Physician.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent, MRCP (UK) or equivalent.
Desirable
- Higher degree, e.g. MD or pHd
Clinical training & experience
Essential
- Certificate of Completion of Training in geriatric medicine or CESR
Desirable
- specialist stroke fellowship willingness to take part on on call rota
Personal attributes
Essential
- Good interpersonal, communication and leadership skills, Interest in COTE and stroke medicine. Evidence of ability to work in stressful situations
Desirable
- willingness to engage in teaching and training.
Clinical Governance/Audit
Essential
- An understanding of the Strategic and operational issues underpinning Clinical Governance and application in daily practice and evidence as such.
Desirable
- Evidence of participation. Research based publications and previous audits.
Management
Essential
- An understanding of NHS management practices and their application and evidence as such. Willingness to partake actively in management of any specialist interest of appointee within the job and participate in departmental meetings.
Desirable
- Evidence of partcipation in management course or training.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent, MRCP (UK) or equivalent.
Desirable
- Higher degree, e.g. MD or pHd
Clinical training & experience
Essential
- Certificate of Completion of Training in geriatric medicine or CESR
Desirable
- specialist stroke fellowship willingness to take part on on call rota
Personal attributes
Essential
- Good interpersonal, communication and leadership skills, Interest in COTE and stroke medicine. Evidence of ability to work in stressful situations
Desirable
- willingness to engage in teaching and training.
Clinical Governance/Audit
Essential
- An understanding of the Strategic and operational issues underpinning Clinical Governance and application in daily practice and evidence as such.
Desirable
- Evidence of participation. Research based publications and previous audits.
Management
Essential
- An understanding of NHS management practices and their application and evidence as such. Willingness to partake actively in management of any specialist interest of appointee within the job and participate in departmental meetings.
Desirable
- Evidence of partcipation in management course or training.
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).
