Consultant Physician interest in Clinical Cerebrovascular Disease
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
We are looking to appoint to a Whole-Time Consultant Physician with an interest in Clinical Cerebrovascular Disease to work within the directorate of Neurosciences supporting the Stroke Service on the Hyper Acute Stroke Unit (HASU) at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The Stroke Service is based at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital.
We welcome applications from candidates across the full spectrum of experience, from those who have recently completed training to those who have well-established careers.
Any candidate who is unable for personal reasons to work full-time will be eligible to be considered for the post; if such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis with the Trust in consultation with consultant colleagues.
Should any further vacancies arise, shortlisted applicants will be considered.
Main Duties of the Job
The appointee, together with consultant colleagues, will be expected to actively participate in the management of acute neurological admissions and in-patients including the management of acute stroke referrals and in-patients as part of routine weekday and all out of hours periods. The person appointed will be required to cover for colleagues during periods of absence and will have continuing responsibility for patients in their care and the proper functioning of the Department.
The person appointed will be expected to participate in the HASU on-call weekend rota. A specimen weekly timetable has been drawn up showing the expected distribution of time in the job plan. This timetable may be subject to change in consultation with the appointee.
The successful candidate will work according to the terms and conditions of the national consultant contract.
About Us
Located on rolling hills and dissected by river valleys, Sheffield is one of the greenest and most wooded cities in Europe. More than a third of the city lies inside the beautiful Peak District National Park, and it is virtually surrounded by open countryside. Its central location and excellent transport links also mean it is less than two hours from most major metropolitan areas.
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. This is an exceptional opportunity to join an award-winning and internationally recognised team, with a focus on innovation, research, and high-quality care, as well as family-friendly working, and we are keen to discuss with individuals how we can support their ambitions.
Job Responsibilities
Please refer to the supporting job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including an indicative job plan.
The successful candidate must be registered with the GMC with a valid licence to practice. You will also have completed Specialist Training (or equivalent) in Neurology or General Internal Medicine and be entered on the Specialist Register of the GMC, or have a CCT date within six months of the date of interview.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Registered (or eligible to be registered) with the GMC with a licence to practice.
* If an applicant is UK trained, they must also be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in General Internal Medicine or Neurology or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview.
* Higher Degree
* Further qualifications in research methods, teaching, and/or management
* Distinctions, prizes, awards, scholarships
* Stroke Fellowship
Teaching and Training
* Experience of teaching medical students and junior doctors
* Experience of teaching/training other clinical professionals
* Ability and willingness to teach at all levels and to all groups of staff
Management and Administration
* Evidence of understanding the systems and structures of NHS Management
* Evidence of ability to work with management and previous experience of management groups.
* Able to prioritise & organise work efficiently
* Ability to lead a team and understanding of leadership skills.
* Awareness of current issues in NHS
* Experience of leadership and change management e.g. introduction of a service development, new system of working.
Communication Skills
* Good written and oral communication skills
Personal Attributes
* Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values (see appendix)
* Ensures value for money is considered in all that they do
* Willingness & ability to fulfil requirements of the post
* Adopts a patient-centred, professional & responsible approach to clinical practice
* Able to withstand demands of the post and to take sound clinical decisions at all times
* Effective team member who is able to work with colleagues in a multi-disciplinary environment
* Prepared to work flexibly as required
* The applicant must demonstrate skills in listening, reading, writing, and speaking the English language that enables effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues as set out in the GMC's good medical practice (2013).
Clinical Governance and Audit
* Experience in performing clinical audit
* Completion and publication of a substantive audit project or service improvement project
* Active involvement in a clinical governance programme.
Continuous Professional Development
* Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months.
* Experience of appraisal or equivalent overseas arrangements
* Commitment to life-long learning
* Ability to organise own learning and time
* Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio
* Membership of appropriate specialist societies
Research
* Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate
* Publications in refereed journals
Competence and Clinical Skills
* Skills and competence in the management of patients with neurological conditions
* Understanding of evidence-based medical practice
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.
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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