Stroke Consultant in Bournemouth

This appointment is for a Stroke Consultant who can deliver high quality care along the entire Stroke Service pathway. This will include hyper-acute care, regional 7-day TIA service, our new Neurovascular Same Day Emergency Clinic (SDEC), stroke acute and rehabilitation care, stroke outpatient/follow-up clinics and stroke research. This is a permanent full-time post however we can accommodate full-time or part-time working.

The post holder should be an enthusiastic, effective team player with a flexible approach who can embrace new ways of working and will be expected to take an active role in the running of our stroke and rehabilitation services. This job will be based at the Bournemouth site.

Golden Hello
In recognition of national workforce shortages in this specialty, a Golden Hello of up to 20,000 is available for eligible candidates, subject to agreed terms and conditions.

Relocation Support
The Trust offers a relocation expenses package for eligible candidates, in accordance with Trust policy, to support a smooth transition into post.

Main duties of the job
The appointee will be expected to play a full role in the delivery of the Stroke Service for all aspects of the Stroke and TIA pathways and play a key role in driving service improvement and ensuring we're delivering the highest quality care to our patients. All consultants are required to have a job plan setting out their main duties and responsibilities including a work programme specifying their weekly timetable.

• Session allocation: 8 DCC and 2 SPA. Clinical administration, included in the sessional time allocation expected to be approx.1 DCC per week. One SPA can be flexible/off site.
• The on-call is currently 1 in 10 overnight on call.
• Equipment is supplied to enable images and clinical information to be reviewed and accessed off site at home.
• The weekend work consists of a hyper acute Ward Round on site and supervision of a TIA clinic (on site or remote) - currently a 1 in 8 frequency.

About us
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.

UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme. This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.

As part of our commitment to delivering high-quality care across seven days, this post may involve participation in an out-of-hours rota, including evenings, weekends, and/or bank holidays, in accordance with service needs. Any work undertaken outside standard hours/PA's will attract remuneration in line with the respective NHS Medical and Dental Terms and Conditions of Service.

We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Job responsibilities
The Post holder could expect to cover the following duties:

• Management of inpatients on the 43-bed Stroke Unit at RBH including Hyper Acute Stroke patients.
• Attend and participate in TIA and Stroke outpatient clinics and the Neurovascular SDEC once it is established.
• Participate in the Stroke Ambulatory service. Support to Early Supported Discharge service.
• Participate in the weekend HASU rota at 1 in 8 frequency.
• Clinical administration, included in the sessional time allocation expected to be approx.1 DCC per week.
• Other duties as may be identified to meet the needs of the service.
• Cover for colleagues during periods of absence.
• Support in-patient care in conjunction with departmental colleagues.
• Teaching duties as required and take an active part in the Postgraduate Medical Education programme and in the teaching of junior medical & nursing staff, General Practitioners, and other clinical professions.
• Take part in department, regional and national audits.
• Management and development of the service using Quality Improvement Methodology.
• Domiciliary visits where agreed appropriate.
• Pursue research and to act as Principle Investigator in selected NIHR trials.

We encourage applicants to review the Job Role Information Brochure which provides additional insight into the role, the service and our organisation, alongside the Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

• Experience
  Essential:
  Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required to gain UK CCT in General & Geriatric Medicine or Neurology or Acute Medicine with subspecialty training in Stroke Medicine.
  Appropriate experience in Stroke Medicine including Thrombolysis and Thrombectomy pathways.
  Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients.
• Desirable:
  Evidence to demonstrate development, delivery, and management of a quality stroke service.
  Experience of supervising SpRs/specialist trainees.
• Skills
  Essential:
  Wide knowledge, experience, and a high level of competence in stroke medicine.
  Knowledge of good medical practice and the General Medical Council requirements.
  Demonstrates a sound knowledge of clinical governance practice.
• Desirable:
  Computer/IT Research skills.
  Publications in peer review journals.
• Qualifications
  Essential:
  Hold a medical qualification registered with the GMC.
  Hold a license to practise with the General Medical Council.
  Entry on the GMC Specialist Register in Geriatric Medicine or General or Acute Medicine or Neurology and/or Stroke Medicine via; - CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) - CESR or - European Community Rights (Within 6 months of completing a training programme recognised for the award of CCT or equivalent).
  MRCP or equivalent.
  BLS or ALS.
• Desirable:
  MD or equivalent Higher Degree or evidence of relevant research.
  Ability to supervise postgraduate research.
  Substantive NHS experience.
• Skills
  Essential:
  Good communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
  Ability to prioritise workload and use initiative.
  Ability to know own limitations and when to seek appropriate information, support, and advice.
  An ability to cope with stressful situations in a calm and practical way.
  Adheres to high ethical standards.
  Ability to critically review research.
  Ability to teach clinical skills.
• Experience
  Essential:
  An understanding of the requirements of Clinical Governance and Audit.
  Ability to develop clinical specialities.
  Experience of teaching undergraduate and post graduate trainees.
  Experience of undertaking audits and presenting their findings.
  Experience of supervision of postgraduate trainees.
• Interpersonal
  Essential:
  Approachable manner and flexible attitude, and an ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary team.
  Caring attitude to patients including contributing to improving patient's experience and involving patients in decisions about their care.
  Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses, and other agencies.
  Willingness to work with consultant colleagues and management to maintain and develop a comprehensive service.
  Is open to different ideas and is willing to learn and develop, seeking new and better ways to do things.
  Works diligently and efficiently to deliver high quality service.
  Ability to work in partnership to deliver a patient centred service, demonstrates an understanding and willingness to embrace user involvement.
  Takes responsibility for delivering results.

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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.