Job summary
We are looking for a dynamic and innovative Consultant to join our excellent Stroke team at Chesterfield. We are a hands-on, forward thinking multi-disciplinary team and would like someone with excellent mentoring skills and a passion about stroke to work with us to further develop our service.
Based at Chesterfield Royal Hospital you will join the multidisciplinary team in delivering hyper-acute, acute and rehab care to the population of North Derbyshire. In addition to the medical team, the Stroke team is made up of a strong and extensive nursing and therapy workforce including clinical nurse specialists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, psychology, dietetics and speech and language therapy. There is a supportive working culture and we are committed to the ongoing development of all our staff.
Applicants would be expected to have a broad range of experience including stroke medicine. Applicants must have full GMC registration, MRCP and ability to work at Consultant Level in Stroke Medicine.
If applicants were interested in pursuing a leadership role, then they would be supported in this and 1 PA can be made available for a Clinical Lead or Clinical Director role. We also have multiple opportunities for research or to support any other special interests you may have available, so please do not hesitate to contact us to discuss further.
Main duties of the job
For further information please see the attached job description and person specification which gives a comprehensive overview of the main duties required for this role
About us
Chesterfield is a thriving market town surrounded by attractive countryside, contemporary leisure facilities and extensive retail outlets. The town has excellent road and rail links, and easy access to airports.
Derbyshire is home to the Peak District National Park and is an area of outstanding beauty. Numerous stately homes are within easy travelling distance. The Yorkshire Dales, North Yorkshire Moors, a number of coastal resorts and many historic cities are also close enough for day trips.
Chesterfield has a number of very pleasant suburbs and the hospital itself is located on an attractive green field site two miles from the town centre.
Housing in the Chesterfield area is competitively priced and offers a wide range of choice, including urban and rural locations.
There are several high-performing state schools in the town, as well as a number of excellent private schools across the wider region.
In addition to local shops and complexes, the Meadowhall Shopping Centre is within easy travelling distance and is one of the largest and most up to date in Europe, attracting some 30 million visitors each year.
The city of Sheffield is only 9 miles away and hosts two universities, one with a medical and dental school.
Our staff enjoy a range of benefits and health and wellbeing programmes including on-site parking, local discounts, on-site Caf and Amazon lockers. There is a cycle-to-work scheme along with electric vehicle charging points.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification which gives details regarding the job role, and also contact details should you wish to discuss any aspect of the job.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
1. MRCP/FRCP or equivalent
2. Training to a level commensurate with the award of CCT or within six months of CCT
3. Entry on the GMC Specialist Register for General Medicine/Geriatrics
Desirable
4. Full Participation in CME
5. Evidence of research activities
6. Fellowship in Stroke Medicine
Experience
Essential
7. Ability to work at consultant level in Stroke Medicine including Thrombolysis
8. Broad Based stroke medicine experience
9. Multidisciplinary Team Work
Desirable
10. Experience in a similar post
11. Experience in a leadership role
Teaching Experience
Essential
12. Experience of supervising junior doctors
13. Ability to teach clinical skills
14. Ability to supervise postgraduate research
Desirable
15. Experience as an educational supervisor or clinical tutor
Other Attributes
Essential
16. Organisational ability
17. Ability to cope with stressful situation
18. Undertake responsibility
19. Reliability & Punctuality
20. Ability to work as part of a team
21. Evidence of Quality Improvement an/or research activity
22. Experience of risk management and quality governance
Desirable
23. Publications in peer - reviewed journals
24. Previous involvement in service development and innovation
Demonstrate Trust Values
Essential
25. Compassion, Achievement, Relationships, Environment - Proud to CARE
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
26. Communicate effectively with multi-professional colleagues to ensure a professional relationship
27. Communicate effectively with patients, relatives, nurses and other staff groups
28. Caring attitude towards the patient
Management & Administration experience
Essential
29. Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of the department
30. Ability to organise and manage patient lists and priorities
31. Ability and willingness to work within the Trust and NHS performance framework and targets
Desirable
32. Clinical leadership experience or training
33. Higher management training
Research
Essential
34. Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate
35. Willingness to enter patients into national clinical trials
Desirable
36. Evidence of research activities