Stroke Consultant - NHS (Permanent Role) - Derby
Service Care Solutions is currently recruiting for a Stroke Consultant to join the NHS in Derby. This is a permanent, full-time role (Monday to Friday, 9 AM - 5 PM) with additional weekend work available.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must be Substantive Consultants or within six months of specialist registration.
Essential Qualifications & Experience
* MBBS/MBChB and MRCP qualification
* Full GMC Registration with a license to practice
* Entry on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months of receiving a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in:
o General (Internal) Medicine
o Geriatric Medicine
o Neurology
o Acute Medicine
o Rehabilitation Medicine
* Eligibility to reside and work in the UK
Required Skills & Experience
* Minimum five years of supervised training in an StR-equivalent training program
* Strong clinical skills and expertise in:
o Acute Medicine
o General Medicine
o Stroke Medicine
o Neurology or Geriatrics
* Consultants with prior GIM experience looking to specialise in Stroke Medicine will be supported in developing necessary skills for thrombolysis/thrombectomy assessments and stroke-specific activities
* Experience working within a multi-disciplinary team
* Leadership and service management experience, including mentorship and supervision of junior staff
* Ability to contribute to the efficient running of Stroke and TIA services
* Experience in clinical audit, management, research, and governance
* Commitment to working within NHS performance frameworks and targets
Key Responsibilities
* Provide a comprehensive Stroke and TIA service to University Hospitals of Derby & Burton NHS Foundation Trust
* Oversee patient care, diagnosis, and treatment while managing junior staff
* Provide cover for consultant colleagues during reasonable periods of leave
* Lead and supervise junior medical staff, contributing to their education and accreditation
* Participate in clinical governance, audit, research, and infection control policies
* Maintain compliance with continuing medical education requirements
How to Apply
If this role is of interest, please send your CV to andrew.wiles@servicecare.org.uk.
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