Job summary We have an exciting opportunity to welcome a full-time Consultant into the Stroke Medicine team and the successful applicants will join our expanding team of motivated Consultants. Candidates with a CCT or CESR in Stroke Medicine are encouraged to apply. Those working towards the CESR qualification who already have experience working at consultant level are encouraged to contact the department to discuss other options. We can also accept applicants who are within 6 months of achieving a CCT in Stroke Medicine. We are also keen to support colleagues' professional clinical areas of interest and are open to negotiations on your individual job plan. Those candidates who wish to work flexibly are strongly encouraged to apply. Main duties of the job The successful candidates will be supported and responsible for supervision of junior/middle grade medical staff including support to undertake formal training in educational supervision. Working with multi-disciplinary teams within the division and other divisions on a regular basis. As well as working closing with the Greater Manchester Stroke Delivery Network. You will be expected to participate in Stroke Thrombolysis on call Rota (1 in 9 on call from 7am -11.30 pm only). There are no general medical on call commitments. You will also be responsible for management of Stroke patients on a post-acute rehabilitation ward. You will take part in the delivery of a TIA service which we aim to see TIA patients within 24 hours of referral. We have an onsite vascular studies and have access to MR investigations as well as cardiac monitoring. About us We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers. We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population. We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you. If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods. We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service. Date posted 25 October 2024 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 362-A-24-6655385-A Job locations Stepping Hill Hospital, Stockport NHS Foundation Trust Stockport SK2 7JE Job description Job responsibilities The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately. If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £41.50. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £13. Job description Job responsibilities The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately. If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £41.50. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £13. Person Specification Education & Qualifications Essential Full registration with GMC MRCP Relevant CCT or entry on specialist register expected within 6 months or applied for entry Knowledge Essential Clinical experience in Stroke Thrombolysis and evidence of attendance at BASP thrombolysis Training or Equivalent Experience Essential 4-5 years training at ST3 level in Stroke Medicine Ability to make decisions at Consultant level and takes full and independent responsibility for the care of patients Skills Essential Experience of supervision of junior medical staff and relevant staff Person Specification Education & Qualifications Essential Full registration with GMC MRCP Relevant CCT or entry on specialist register expected within 6 months or applied for entry Knowledge Essential Clinical experience in Stroke Thrombolysis and evidence of attendance at BASP thrombolysis Training or Equivalent Experience Essential 4-5 years training at ST3 level in Stroke Medicine Ability to make decisions at Consultant level and takes full and independent responsibility for the care of patients Skills Essential Experience of supervision of junior medical staff and relevant staff 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 Stockport NHS Foundation Trust Address Stepping Hill Hospital, Stockport NHS Foundation Trust Stockport SK2 7JE Employer's website http://www.stockport.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)