Job Title: Consultant in Stroke Medicine
Location: Central England
Salary: As per NHS Consultant Pay Scale
Contract Type: Permanent / Fixed-Term
Hours: Full-Time
Summary
NHS Trust in Central England is looking to recruit a Stroke Consultant as part of the planned expansion of the team.
The department provides a full range of patient-focused services, including hyper-acute & acute stroke care, inpatient rehabilitation, early supported discharge as well as delivering a comprehensive TIA service.
This department can offer some flexibility to provide a bespoke job plan that encompasses your academic, teaching, or research interests.
Main Duties of the Job
The Stroke Centre provides Stroke & TIA services to the geographical area served is wide and the population diverse. The department is currently treating around 1400 stroke patients per year.
You will be joining a well-established multidisciplinary team of stroke-specific allied health professionals. The core clinical team is enhanced by a dedicated Neuroradiology team, and a nationally recognised Vascular Radiology service. The regional vascular surgery unit is co-located with the Stroke Centre; the neurovascular MDT provides rapid access to carotid surgery enabling surgical treatment of carotid lesions within a week of symptom onset. TIA clinics run daily with 7-day access to vascular imaging and relevant neuroradiology.
Job Responsibilities
The Job Plan will be a prospective agreement that sets out the consultant's duties, responsibilities & objectives for the coming year. It will cover all aspects of the consultant's professional practice including clinical work, teaching, research, education & managerial responsibilities. It will provide a clear schedule of commitments, both internal & external. In addition, it will include personal objectives, including details of their link to wider service objectives, & details of the support required by the consultant to fulfil the job plan & the objectives.
Essential
MBBS/MBCH & possess MRCP
Full GMC registration with a license to practice.
Inclusion in the GMC Specialist Register, or achieving CCT within six months at the time of the interview.
Higher degree/ MD / PhD
CCT in Stroke Medicine or Neurology
Required Experience
Completion of 5 years of supervised training in an appropriate StR-equivalent training program, along with a high level of clinical skill and expertise in Acute Medicine, General Medicine, Stroke Medicine, Neurology, or Geriatrics.
Comprehensive technical competence and experience in Stroke & TIA service delivery
Auditing and management experience
Proven experience and dedication to teaching both undergraduate and postgraduate students
Commitment to involvement in the induction and appraisal process for junior medical staff
Publications in peer-reviewed journals
Benefits:
Competitive salary in line with market and NHS pay scale, with additional benefits such as NHS pension scheme.
Generous annual leave and study leave entitlement.
Support for continuing professional development (CPD) and opportunities for research and teaching.
Access to state-of-the-art facilities and a supportive work environment.
Application Process:
Apply now by responding to this advert with a copy of your up-to-date CV.
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