Job summary Advert will close early once sufficient number of applications is reached Applications are invited for the post of Locum Consultant Physician in Stroke at North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust. The successful applicant will join a team of stroke consultants, dedicated and skilled nurses, nurse practitioners, AHPs and admin staff, to provide hyper acute, acute and rehab stroke services including daily TIA clinics, ward rounds, hyper acute stroke therapies (thrombolysis and thrombectomy referrals) early supported discharge and the associated administrative duties. Research and academic activity are encouraged. The successful applicant will contribute to the on call rota provided by other stroke physicians (thrombolysis and stroke ward cover). Main duties of the job To assist in the provision of the Stroke Service. Take responsibility for own actions and decisions within the empowerment limits agreed by the consultant team lead and Clinical Director. Contribute to the development of services and staff, participating in teaching of medical undergraduate and doctors in training. Contribute to the departmental audit, research and patient safety and quality agenda. Perform any other duties that considered necessary for the efficient working of the service and mutually agreed to be relevant to the post as the pattern of service evolves. Required to cover for colleagues during normal periods of leave. Professional supervision and management of junior medical staff. The remainder of the appointee's professional time will be deployed flexibly on other clinical duties, administration, teaching, research, clinical audit etc. About us At North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust our main priority is, and always will be, to provide safe and high quality care to our patients every day; the kind of care we would want for ourselves and our loved ones. We want our organisation to be the best place to work with the right staff, in the right roles, at the right time, to ensure we deliver exceptional patient care and experience. We will support staff through providing an inclusive and supportive workplace with health and well-being initiatives, staff benefits and opportunities for personal and professional development. Staff recognition is very important to us; as well as performance reviews and appraisals, we recognise staff through Star and Team of the month, colleague recognition - a note of thanks, Managers Awards, Shining Stars and Service Awards. We support the Making Every Contact Count approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities. We recruit for values and "Together we are North Tees & Hartlepool" Date posted 13 January 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £105,504 to £139,882 a year pro rata per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 345-MED6886609 Job locations University Hospital of North Tees Hardwick Road Stockton-on-Tees TS19 8PE Job description Job responsibilities A formal job plan will be agreed between the appointee and their Clinical Director, on behalf of the Medical Director, after the commencement date of the appointment. The following is a suggestion of the main responsibilities - inpatient ward cover, TIA clinic and Stroke clinic, plus on call commitment to the Stroke consultant on call rota with appropriate compensatory rest. We would anticipate the various commitments evolving with shared job plan review facilitating personal development. Within the team, use of SPAs reflects personal interests so one focuses on research while others take greater roles in audit or education. Job description Job responsibilities A formal job plan will be agreed between the appointee and their Clinical Director, on behalf of the Medical Director, after the commencement date of the appointment. The following is a suggestion of the main responsibilities - inpatient ward cover, TIA clinic and Stroke clinic, plus on call commitment to the Stroke consultant on call rota with appropriate compensatory rest. We would anticipate the various commitments evolving with shared job plan review facilitating personal development. Within the team, use of SPAs reflects personal interests so one focuses on research while others take greater roles in audit or education. Person Specification Qualifications Essential GMC registration MRCP or equivalent Relevant CCT or equivalent Entry onto GMC Specialist register or eligibility within 6 months Desirable GMC specialist register for Stroke medicine Clinical Experience Essential GIM, Neurology or Older Persons medicine experience Acute Stroke and TIA management experience Desirable out of programme training in Stroke medicine Person Specification Qualifications Essential GMC registration MRCP or equivalent Relevant CCT or equivalent Entry onto GMC Specialist register or eligibility within 6 months Desirable GMC specialist register for Stroke medicine Clinical Experience Essential GIM, Neurology or Older Persons medicine experience Acute Stroke and TIA management experience Desirable out of programme training in Stroke medicine 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). Employer details Employer name North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust Address University Hospital of North Tees Hardwick Road Stockton-on-Tees TS19 8PE Employer's website https://www.nth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)