Job summary Interviews are to be scheduled for 15 May 2025 The successful applicant will join a team of 7 other Junior Clinical Fellow doctors, 1 Specialty doctor, 2 Neurology Specialist Registrars and 1 Geriatric Specialist Registrar, 8 consultant Stroke Physicians (4 Geriatricians,2 Neurologists, 1 General Physician and 1 Acute Physician), as well as specialist stroke nurses and a stroke co-ordinator. The stroke unit (ward 41) has 12 hyperacute and 30 acute/rehabilitation beds. The stroke service lies within the Department of Neurosciences. We admit around 1400 stroke patients a year. A dedicated 24/7 thrombolysis service has been running since 2008 and covers a population of about 1 million and we currently treat around 150 patients every year with IV tPA. A thrombectomy service is being developed. A dedicated 'one stop' acute TIA clinic runs 7 days a week supported by a daily, on site carotid ultrasound service and MRI scanning. Over 95% of high-risk patients are seen within 24 hours of referral. N.B. We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date if we receive a high volume of applications or if there has been a change in organisational priorities. Main duties of the job Clinical responsibility for assisting in the investigation, diagnosis and treatment, under consultant supervision. Expected to attend consultant ward rounds; present cases and discuss the differential diagnosis and management; carry out appropriate practical skills with patients. Responsible for maintaining a full clinical record of patients admitted to the ward; required to produce a written summary of the admission at the time of discharge; will participate in audit data collection and attend clinical governance / audit meetings. About us University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK. We are extremely proud of our skilled employees across our hospital sites in Coventry and Rugby, with high quality patient care positioned at the heart of everything we do. Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a national and international leader in healthcare. By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team. Date posted 22 April 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Doctor - other Salary £49,909 a year Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 218-T1-MED-7158925 Job locations University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust Clifford Bridge Road Coventry CV2 2DX Job description Job responsibilities For further information on this clinical fellow post, please refer to the job description and person specification attached. Job description Job responsibilities For further information on this clinical fellow post, please refer to the job description and person specification attached. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Meets all essential Desirable Meets all desirable Experience Essential Meets all essential Desirable Meets all desirable Knowledge/ Skills Essential Meets all essential Desirable Meets all desirable Teaching/ Education Essential Meets all essential Desirable Meets all desirable Personal Qualities Essential Meets all essential Audit/Research Essential Meets all essential Desirable Meets all desirable Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours Essential Meets all essential Person Specification Qualifications Essential Meets all essential Desirable Meets all desirable Experience Essential Meets all essential Desirable Meets all desirable Knowledge/ Skills Essential Meets all essential Desirable Meets all desirable Teaching/ Education Essential Meets all essential Desirable Meets all desirable Personal Qualities Essential Meets all essential Audit/Research Essential Meets all essential Desirable Meets all desirable Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours Essential Meets all essential 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 University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust Address University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust Clifford Bridge Road Coventry CV2 2DX Employer's website https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)