Job summary Interviews to be scheduled on 18th February 2025 This would be an excellent opportunity to increase your expertise in all aspects of stroke care. The stroke unit (ward 41) has 6 hyperacute and 30 acute/rehabilitation beds. The stroke service lies within the Department of Neurosciences and you will join a team that consists of 6 consultant stroke physicians (from different parent specialties: Geriatrics, Acute Medicine, Neurology), 2 Neurology Specialist Registrars, a Geriatric Specialist Registrar and 8 Junior Clinical Fellows, an F1 trainee as well as a 24/7 rota of Stroke Clinical Nurse Specialists [CNS], a stroke co-ordinator and 2 research nurses/facilitators. N.B. We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date if we receive a high volume of applications or if there has been a change in organisational priorities. Main duties of the job To provide stroke services for the Trust in collaboration with colleagues in all disciplines including primary and tertiary care, where appropriate, to provide an integrated service for all patients. To take on-going responsibility for patients under the consultant's care. To develop and maintain collaborative relationships with medical colleagues in other specialities and participate in regular clinical meetings and other postgraduate activities. To demonstrate a firm involvement in Clinical Governance, Risk Management and Clinical Audit - this will include the development and maintenance of appropriate systems and practices to ensure continued safe clinical practice. Ensure own practice is up to date; this will include taking responsibility for own Clinical Professional Development and participating in the Trust's Performance and Annual Review system. Sharing responsibility for data protection arising out of the use of computers. Complying with all relevant Trust Policies and Procedures. Taking responsibility for improving and complying with infection control practices. About us University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK. We are extremely proud of our skilled employees across our hospital sites in Coventry and Rugby, with high quality patient care positioned at the heart of everything we do. Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a national and international leader in healthcare. By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team. Date posted 30 January 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Doctor - other Salary £61,825 a year Per Annum Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 218-T2-MED-6949753 Job locations University Hospitals Coventry And Warwickshire (UHCW) Stroke Services Clifford Bridge Road Coventry CV2 2DX Job description Job responsibilities The successful candidate would take part in the daytime acute stroke service including assessment of suspected stroke patients in the Emergency Department, acute TIA and stroke follow up clinics and participate in running the day-to-day activities on the stroke ward. Training can be given for all aspects of stroke management. There will be ample opportunity to gain experience in other fields of stroke management including radiology, stroke audit and research etc. You will be given a named Clinical Supervisor who will meet with you during the post and oversee your training. Academic activities within the department include regular a Monday radiology meeting and a Tuesday Academic afternoon and monthly patient safety/audit meetings as well as participation in multi-centre research trials. To provide, in collaboration with clinical colleagues, a comprehensive Stroke service to patients in the Coventry and Warwickshire Areas. This will include ensuring that all appropriate waiting lists and waiting times are adhered to; that services are provided in an effective and efficient manner and that the principles of risk management and clinical governance are maintained at all times. For more information on this role, please kindly refer to the job description and person specification. Job description Job responsibilities The successful candidate would take part in the daytime acute stroke service including assessment of suspected stroke patients in the Emergency Department, acute TIA and stroke follow up clinics and participate in running the day-to-day activities on the stroke ward. Training can be given for all aspects of stroke management. There will be ample opportunity to gain experience in other fields of stroke management including radiology, stroke audit and research etc. You will be given a named Clinical Supervisor who will meet with you during the post and oversee your training. Academic activities within the department include regular a Monday radiology meeting and a Tuesday Academic afternoon and monthly patient safety/audit meetings as well as participation in multi-centre research trials. To provide, in collaboration with clinical colleagues, a comprehensive Stroke service to patients in the Coventry and Warwickshire Areas. This will include ensuring that all appropriate waiting lists and waiting times are adhered to; that services are provided in an effective and efficient manner and that the principles of risk management and clinical governance are maintained at all times. For more information on this role, please kindly refer to the job description and person specification. Person Specification Qualification /Training Essential Meets all essential Desirable Meets all desirable Clinical Experience Essential Meets all essential Desirable Meets all desirable Knowledge Essential Meets all essential Desirable Meets all desirable Teaching / Education Essential Meets all essential Desirable Meets all desirable Audit/ Research/ Publications Essential Meets all essential Personal Qualities Essential Meets all essential Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours Essential Meets all essential Person Specification Qualification /Training Essential Meets all essential Desirable Meets all desirable Clinical Experience Essential Meets all essential Desirable Meets all desirable Knowledge Essential Meets all essential Desirable Meets all desirable Teaching / Education Essential Meets all essential Desirable Meets all desirable Audit/ Research/ Publications Essential Meets all essential Personal Qualities Essential Meets all essential Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours Essential Meets all essential 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 University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust Address University Hospitals Coventry And Warwickshire (UHCW) Stroke Services Clifford Bridge Road Coventry CV2 2DX Employer's website https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)