Job summary
Nottingham University Hospital NHS Trust (NUH) is looking for a fulltime 12 month fixed term Stroke and Neurology Consultant Physician to join an existing team of NHS and academic consultants providing Stroke and Neuro services to the people of Nottinghamshire and beyond. NUH is a Comprehensive Stroke Centre for the East Midlands and provides Endovascular, Neurosurgical services, 24/7 Thrombolysis and Hyperacute Care.
NUH hosts the Mechanical Thrombectomy Centre for the East Midlands region. The service is expanding following the successful business case for expanding Mechanical Thrombectomy 24/7. The service is currently Monday to Friday however there is a phased programme of works in place towards the service running 24/7 in January 2024.
You will be joining a dedicated, diverse and dynamic team of professionals providing outstanding stroke care and internationally recognised Stroke research within the NIHR Nottingham Biomedical Research Centre, a partnership between NUH and the University of Nottingham.
NUH is the fourth largest acute Trust within the UK, with a busy emergency department at Queens Medical Centre, which is a level 1 Trauma Centre. NUH provide s services to 2.5 million residents of Nottingham and surrounding communities, and specialist services to a further 3-4 million across the region and nationally.
Main duties of the job
Applicants must have GMC registration and be eligible to be included on the specialist register. Sub specialty interests could also be accommodated.
The Comprehensive Stroke Centre, at NUH , consists of:
- 16 bedded hyper acute stroke unit at QMC campus
- 34 bedded acute rehabilitation stroke unit at QMC campus
- 18 bedded long-term rehabilitation stroke unit at City campus and 6 beds in Connect House (further rehab beds)
- A 7 day Fast Track TIA clinic
- Stroke outpatient clinics
- 24/7 thrombolysis service supported by telemedicine
- A regional Mechanical Thrombectomy service
- Regional Neurosurgical service provision
The Stroke Service currently has six stroke consultants, two academic consultants, one neurologist and one acute medicine consultant, providing a 24/7 service. The successful applicant will join an enthusiastic, passionate team with a specialist interest in stroke care. The Trust is committed to further development of the service to maintain its long standing position in the forefront of stroke care provision.
About us
With over 20,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details of the vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details of the vacancy.
Person Specification
Professional Registration
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- Eligible to be included on the Specialist Register / CTT expected within 6 months of interview date
- CESR application submitted to the GMC/Royal College
Qualifications/Development
Essential
- MBBS Degree
- ALS course in date
- MRCP
Desirable
- CCST in appropriate specialty
Clinical Skills / Experience
Essential
- Evidenced technical skills as described in the job description
- Able to communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, their families and other health professionals
Desirable
- Specific training in communication skills
- Specific training in patient safety and/or human factors
Teaching, Adult & Research
Essential
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit
- Able to teach and support junior staff effectively
Desirable
- Original Research Publications
- Higher teaching degree or qualification or training
Management skills
Essential
- Able to develop, present and operationalise coherent ideas for service development/delivery
- Able to delegate appropriately
- Able to work in a team
Desirable
- Higher management degree or qualification or training
Personal Skills/Qualities
Essential
- Able to work flexibly in a changing health service
- Able to use the Trusts IT support systems
Person Specification
Professional Registration
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- Eligible to be included on the Specialist Register / CTT expected within 6 months of interview date
- CESR application submitted to the GMC/Royal College
Qualifications/Development
Essential
- MBBS Degree
- ALS course in date
- MRCP
Desirable
- CCST in appropriate specialty
Clinical Skills / Experience
Essential
- Evidenced technical skills as described in the job description
- Able to communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, their families and other health professionals
Desirable
- Specific training in communication skills
- Specific training in patient safety and/or human factors
Teaching, Adult & Research
Essential
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit
- Able to teach and support junior staff effectively
Desirable
- Original Research Publications
- Higher teaching degree or qualification or training
Management skills
Essential
- Able to develop, present and operationalise coherent ideas for service development/delivery
- Able to delegate appropriately
- Able to work in a team
Desirable
- Higher management degree or qualification or training
Personal Skills/Qualities
Essential
- Able to work flexibly in a changing health service
- Able to use the Trusts IT support systems
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.
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.
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).