Specialty Doctor in Stroke Medicine

We are looking for a dynamic and patient focused Specialty Doctor in Stroke Medicine to work within our team at Doncaster and Bassetlaw Hospitals. Stroke Medicine is an expanding team of 5 consultants. We run a high quality regional Hyper-acute Stroke service, with daily HASU ward rounds; a local TIA service; and acute and rehab stroke services across 3 sites.

Main duties of the job:

• Maintain the highest clinical standards in Stroke services with a commitment to HASU, ASU and TIA clinics.
• Attend and participate in weekly Stroke MDT meetings.
• Examination, investigation and treatment of patients attending the Department.
• Supervise other staff including junior doctors and specialist nurses.
• Participation in the internal education activities of the Department including teaching nurses, medical students, junior doctors and other visitors to the Department.
• Participation in the external educational activities, including meetings and courses hosted by the Department.
• Participation in the research, audit and clinical governance activities of the Department.
• Providing medical support to non-medical staff of the clinic.
• Performance of administrative tasks relevant to Stroke (such as writing of letters to colleagues and patients, compiling data, development of clinic protocols).
• Clinical liaison with other hospital departments, general practitioners and other agencies as required.
• The post holder must work flexibly with colleagues to achieve the hospital agreed planned activity for inpatient and outpatient services.

Working for our organisation:

The HASU investment has brought positive changes across the stroke pathway and attracted high levels of recruitment into all positions, as the stroke unit at Doncaster Royal Infirmary is seen as a great place to work. We receive positive patient feedback which mentions the whole team, and the culture in the unit thrives from ensuring the patient is at the heart of everything we do and the focus on quality of patient care. The stroke leadership team are members of the various ISDN clinical, operational and network groups and continue to engage and work with partners to improve pathways of care for our patients.

Person specification:

• Audit and Research: Knowledge of Audit principles and evidence of participation in and completion of audit projects and the implementation of outcomes.
• Critical Appraisal Skills: Evidence of knowledge of research methodology.
• Qualifications: MRCP or equivalent. Must have or be eligible for full registration with the General Medical Council at time of appointment and continue to hold a License to Practise. MBchB/MBBS or equivalent. Completed at least four years’ full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as a fixed term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty, or equivalent experience and competencies.
• Experience and Achievements: Must be able to demonstrate clinical experience and competence in all aspects of Stroke Medicine. Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge relevant to the role. Shows ability to work with and lead others across professions. Attendance at a recognised management course.
• Teaching and Training: Experience of and enthusiasm for clinical teaching of postgraduate doctors and non-medical staff. Academic achievements/evidence of familiarity with research methods which have resulted in publications. Training in clinical and educational supervision. Attendance at a teaching course. Formal qualification in teaching/education.
• Practical/Intellectual Skills/Personal Qualities: Ability to use IT Systems – including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook. Evidence of innovation. Evidence of continual learning and development. Understands self (strengths and weaknesses) and impact of behaviour on others.