Job summary
We are looking to recruit a full-time doctor to join the Stroke service on a 1 year fixed term contract.
An opportunity has arisen in the department of Stroke Medicine for a Clinical Fellow (Registrar ST3-5 grade) in Stroke Medicine. The post is integral to the continuing delivery of a high quality stroke service in a busy comprehensive stroke centre based primarily at Hull Royal Infirmary.
Neuroscience services in Hull have developed rapidly over the last few years and there is an ongoing commitment to continuous improvement and transformation. Hull is a busy regional Neuroscience centre with Neurology, Neurosurgery, Neuroradiology, Neurophysiology, Stroke and Rehabilitation departments with access to Psychological services. You will join a team of 6 Stroke Consultants supported by a skilled MDT including Stroke Nurse Coordinators.
Main duties of the job
This is a full time post with on-call commitments of 1:6 rota for Stroke and there may be opportunities for locum on-call within the Medical rota.
The interested candidate should have completed at least three years' full-time postgraduate training or its equivalent experienced on a part-time or flexible basis. Stroke and neurology experience at junior level is desirable. The successful applicant will be expected to have full registration with the General Medical Council with a licence to practise.
The post holder will participate in the care of stroke patients across the whole stroke pathway including assessment of TIA patients, assessment of patients for thrombolysis and thrombectomy, management of patients in the HASU and also Acute Stroke Unit. They will also support patients during rehabilitation preventing and managing medical complications alongside aiding patient and family decision making. Support for the out-patient follow up of patients following discharge will also form part of the role.
About us
Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
HUTH is part of one of the largest acute and community Group arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £ billion.
Made up of two Trusts - Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) and Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) - our Group has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the million people we serve.
Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites, are Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH and Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLaG.
As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.
We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Group and our community.
Should we receive a high volume of applications the advert may be closed earlier than stated. To view a full job description and person specification please see attachments on this advert
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Education and Training
Essential
1. Basic Medical Qualification (MBBS or equivalent)
2. Fully registered with the GMC
Desirable
3. MRCP (UK) or equivalent
4. Higher degree/ certification in Neurology/stroke
Work Experience
Essential
5. At least 4 years of post qualification experience including completion of foundation training programme
Desirable
6. Track record of research presentations and academic publications
Clinical Experience
Essential
7. Has worked as a registrar/equivalent in general medicine
Desirable
8. Some experience of stroke care
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
9. Good knowledge and skills required in the practice of Internal Medicine
Desirable
10. Research analysis
11. Research Reporting
12. Computer Literate
13. Previous experience of recruiting patients to research trials
Personal Qualities
Essential
14. Good organisational, time management and research reporting skills
15. Ability to work as part of a team
Desirable
16. Clinical Leadership qualities