Job summary
Specialty Doctor - Stroke - Eastbourne General Hospital
Specialty Doctor in Stroke Medicine Applications are invited to apply for the post of Specialty Doctor in Stroke Medicine. The post is a full time, fixed term contract initially for 6months with the possibility to extend for up to 2 years. This is a valuable opportunity to experience working within our hyper-acute rehabilitation stroke services.
Main duties of the job
Eastbourne DGH is a high performing HASU and is the centre of stroke provision for the Trust and East Sussex. We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed colleague to deliver hyper-acute care and thrombolysis at Eastbourne District Hospital
About us
We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work
We provide safe, compassionate an high-quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people's own homes.
In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated 'Outstanding'. Eastbourne DGH rated 'Good'.
In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person Specification
Qualification, Higher Qualifications & Registration
Essential
1. MB BS or equivalent
2. Membership or Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians
3. Full Registration with GMC with a licence to practice
Desirable
4. MD or equivalent
Training and experience
Essential
5. Wide experience in all aspects of General (Internal) Medicine and Stroke Medicine, including Thrombolysis.
Desirable
6. Experience in other relevant medical specialities
7. Completion of courses relevant to Stroke Medicine and Care of the Elderly.
8. Ability to develop a subspecialty interest within the field of Stroke Medicine
Administration & Management
Essential
9. Evidence of participation in management
10. Understanding of recent initiatives and changes, including Clinical Governance and Appraisal
Desirable
11. Management course and/or qualifications
12. Knowledge of the structure of Health Service
Audit
Essential
13. Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit
Desirable
14. Completion and/or Publication of audit projects
Research & Publications
Essential
15. Understanding of the role of research
Desirable
16. Experience of clinical research culminating in presentation and publication of original studies, review articles, etc, relevant to speciality
17. Ability to lead clinical research project
Personal skills & Personal attributes
Essential
18. Effective communicator, able to work in a multi-disciplinary team
19. Leadership qualities
20. Familiarity with information technology and general computer skills.
21. Ability to work with colleagues in other specialities to develop local services.
22. Professional attitude towards work
23. Good record of attendance
Desirable
24. Good presentation skills
25. Demonstration of initiated projects
26. Specific attributes for post
27. UK Driving Licence
Teaching
Essential
28. Enthusiasm for teaching medical students, nursing staff and other professional groups
Desirable
29. Educational qualification