This substantive consultant post in the elderly care department at Croydon University Hospital forms part of the London stroke model and replaces a retiring colleague. The post-holder runs TIA clinics, covers half of the stroke unit and gives consultation and advice on stroke reviews across the hospital. The job plan is around 10 programmed activities a week, with weekend on-call in elderly care and an optional honorary contract to join the St George's HASU on-call rota. GMC registration is required.
What the job involves
- Run TIA clinics
- Cover half of the stroke unit and provide prospective cover for colleagues' leave
- Support inpatient referrals, ward rounds and MDT under consultant supervision on an internal rota
- Provide stroke consultation and advisory service to medical colleagues in other specialties, including stroke reviews from referrals elsewhere in the hospital
- Rotate to cover the TIA clinic
- Share specialist expertise within the team
- Play an active role in the general workload of the department
- Teach and train junior staff
- Take part in research programmes and service developments in line with national targets and local improvements
- Carry out weekend on-call commitments within elderly care
- Optionally join the HASU on-call rota at St George's Hospital under an honorary contract
- Work at other locations, including off-site, where agreed in the job plan
What's required
Registration & licences
- GMC registration
Experience
- Experience as a stroke consultant
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
