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Job overview
We are seeking a highly motivated ST3+ Trust Grade Doctor (SPR Level) to join the UCLH Comprehensive Stroke Service. Based at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery (NHNN) in Queen Square and UCH on Euston Road, London, this role offers a unique opportunity to gain extensive experience in one of the UK's largest stroke services.
As a Stroke Fellow, you will rotate through core and specialist stroke roles, participate in governance and teaching programs, and work within a 24/7 mechanical thrombectomy service and hyperacute stroke unit. You will also engage in a variety of multidisciplinary teams and contribute to pre-hospital stroke video triage.
This position provides excellent training in the management of stroke across all stages of care, with ample opportunities for service development and clinical research. You will receive the same educational supervision as other stroke SpRs with NTNs and have the chance to observe and learn from a broad range of specialist neurological clinics.
NHNN is internationally recognized for its clinical care and research, offering comprehensive care for a wide range of neurological conditions. The role includes daily teaching opportunities and the chance to work closely with experts in various neurological fields.
Main duties of the job
Clinical Rotations:
Engage in core and specialist stroke roles, including hyperacute and acute stroke units, general and specialist stroke clinics, and the 24/7 mechanical thrombectomy service. Participate in pre-hospital video triage and assessment for potential stroke cases in north London.
Patient Care:
Deliver comprehensive care at all stages of stroke management, from pre-hospital to post-hospital. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams such as cardiology, neurosurgery, and haematology for integrated stroke care.
Governance and Quality Improvement:
Involve in clinical governance activities like audits, case reviews, and quality improvement projects to enhance stroke care services.
Teaching and Education:
Engage in the teaching program, including grand rounds, bedside teaching, and tutorials. Participate in weekly protected teaching sessions related to the stroke curriculum.
Research and Development:
Support clinical research at the NIHR-designated hyperacute stroke research center. Contribute to service development initiatives to improve stroke care delivery.
Supervision and Mentorship:
Receive supervision and mentoring similar to stroke SpRs with NTNs. Mentor junior doctors and medical students within the stroke service.
Collaboration with Neurology Services:
Collaborate with the neurology team at NHNN, gaining experience in specialist neurological clinics and the Neuro-SDEC model.
Person specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential criteria
* Completion of CMT training or equivalent
* MRCP or equivalent
* Experience in Neurology/ Stroke and keen interest in pursuing career in Neurology/ Stroke
* GMC registration
* Knowledge of confidentiality, data protection, Good Clinical Practice and GDPR
Desirable criteria
* Experience working in the NHS
* Understanding of research methodology
Experience
Essential criteria
* Management of medical or neurology/stroke inpatients
Desirable criteria
* Clinical Audit
* Previous data-analysis
Skills and Abilities
Essential criteria
* IT proficiency at advanced user level (Spreadsheet, Word Processing, Database, Email).
* Completion of projects, audit, quality improvement and service developments related to Neurology/Stroke
Communication
Essential criteria
* Communicate effectively and compassionately with patients from a diverse range of backgrounds and with diverse clinical and social needs.
* Excellent written and oral communication with colleagues within a multidisciplinary ethos.
* Good inter-personal skills with an ability to work co-operatively in a multidisciplinary setting.
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential criteria
* Demonstrable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and/or Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties.
Ensure the risk of infection to self, colleagues, patients, relatives and visitors is minimised by:
Essential criteria
* Being familiar with, and adhering to Trust policies and guidance on infection prevention and control.
* Completing all required training and education (both via e-learning and face to face) on infection prevention and control.
* Including infection prevention and control as an integral part of your continuous personal/professional development and included in your annual appraisal.
* Taking personal responsibility in helping ensure that effective prevention and control of health care associated infections is embedded into everyday practice.
At UCLH, we have a real 'One Team' ethos, and our values - safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.
At UCLH we take equality of opportunity seriously and are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer, with a culture that creates a real sense of belonging and trust. It is our fundamental aim, to recruit, retain and promote a diverse mix of people who are representative of our local communities. Applications are encouraged from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives to support our world class research, innovation and creativity.
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