This is a new post for a Consultant Physician with specialist interest in Stroke Medicine. We are looking for a colleague to join our team of Consultant Physicians in the provision of general medical and stroke medicine services.
The post holder will provide outpatient and inpatient Stroke Medicine services along with infrequent inpatient General Medicine services but including a regular 1 in 11 commitment to the acute medical on-call rota.
This is a full-time position but candidates wishing to work part-time or in a job-share are encouraged to apply. If a part-time or job-share person is appointed modification of the job plan will be discussed with the appointee on a personal basis.
Main duties of the job
The role will require the provision of a comprehensive Acute Stroke and Stroke Rehabilitation Service with Consultant Colleagues.
The successful appointee will also have responsibility for diagnosis and treatment of illness for several general medical inpatients.
Job responsibilities
* To participate in the 1 in 11 Consultant general medical emergency on-call rota to include cover for colleagues' annual leave and other authorised absences. The weekday on-calls require the Consultant to be available between 2000-0800 for advice and to come in if required. The evening and morning weekday ward rounds are undertaken by the Acute Physicians. Weekends require the on-call Consultant to perform a morning and evening ward round.
* Cover for colleagues' annual leave and other authorised absences.
* Clinical supervision of junior medical staff including the observance of local employment and human resource policies and procedures, and this is included in the 1.5 PA allocation for SPA outlined in this job description.
* Responsibilities for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required and contributing to undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing medical education activity, locally and nationally.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* MBBS or equivalent. MRCP or equivalent.
* Entry on the GMC specialist register for General Internal Medicine and either Stroke Medicine or Geriatrics via (a) CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview), (b) CESR or (c) European Community rights.
Experience
* Should have completed a recognised training programme in General Internal Medicine and Care of the Elderly with experience of Stroke Medicine.
* Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in GIM, Care of the Elderly and Stroke Medicine.
Teaching / Research
* Experience of teaching and training undergraduates, postgraduates and junior medical staff.
* Evidence of participation in clinical audit relevant to specialty.
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.
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