Applicants are invited for the post of Consultant Physician in Stroke Medicine and Healthcare for Older People at the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. This post sits within the trust's Eastern services based at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital. We are seeking an enthusiastic individual to join our dynamic, cohesive and diverse team. The individual should share our commitment and passion for the delivery and development of Stroke services across the Trust. There are ample opportunities to get involved in clinical research as well as teaching, both undergraduate and postgraduate. The Stroke team is embedded within the Healthcare for Older People Department which has 21 consultants working in different subspecialties, 7 of which work predominantly in Stroke but who all have commitments to Healthcare for Older People services.
Main duties of the job
For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy when they need it most.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post is a substantive, full-time NHS post, and applicants wishing to work less than full time are welcome to apply (minimum 7 PA). The post will be of interest to those who hold, or are within 6 months (at the date of interview) of being awarded, Certificates of Completion of Training (CCT) in General (Internal) Medicine and Geriatric Medicine, and who may also have a subspecialty CCT in Stroke Medicine, or have appropriate previous training and experience in these specialties.
The advertised job is a rotational position working in Stroke Medicine and Healthcare for Older People specialties, across both in-patient and out-patient areas. All Stroke Consultants participate in the General Medicine on-call rota.
We are very proud of our outstanding Stroke service which comprises of:
* Acute Stroke Unit: a 28-bedded ward with hyperacute and acute beds, supported by a loyal and knowledgeable nursing team and ward-based multidisciplinary team.
* Stroke Practitioner Team: leads the hyperacute stroke team response in the efficient delivery of treatments alongside the Medical Registrars/ Advanced Care Practitioners.
* Stroke Rehabilitation Unit: a modern, 12-bedded inpatient therapy unit led by a Consultant Physiotherapist with medical support from the Stroke Physicians.
* Stroke Support Team (SST): provides early supported discharge and community stroke rehabilitation across Eastern Devon.
* Rapid access stroke clinic: currently 2 clinics daily, 5 days a week including dedicated same-day MRI slots.
* Stroke and General Medicine follow-up clinics provided at several sites including community hospitals and the main RD& E Wonford site.
* Stroke Research Team: dedicated research team who work with the clinical teams in a number of acute and rehabilitation trials.
* Teaching: the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital is a teaching hospital, providing an enriched environment for medical, nursing and Physician Associate students.
In April 2022, the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital NHS Foundation Trust formally merged with Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust to form the Royal Devon University Healthcare (RDUH) NHS Foundation Trust. As part of the Trust clinical integration strategy, Stroke and Healthcare for Older People services are two of the eight priority service areas for integration.
Interested candidates are encouraged to contact Dr Nicky Mason (Clinical Lead for Stroke) on nmason3@nhs.net, Dr Jane Sword (Clinical Director for Medical Services and Governance) on j.sword@nhs.net or Dr Helen Lockett (Deputy Medical Director) on hlockett@nhs.net.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
Benefits
We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team. This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications, or days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills.
Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family-friendly policies. If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.
Person Specification
General Requirements
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Employer details
Employer name
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Exeter
Devon
EX2 5DW
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