Job summary
Thank you for your interest in the role of Consultant in Stroke in Yeovil
We are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic consultant with the passion to develop and deliver high-quality stroke care for our Somerset population.
In line with the implementation of a multi-county integrated stroke delivery network (ISDN) from April 2020 Somerset has been reviewing its stroke service to ensure that it can provide a consistent, sustainable service that is robust and provides an excellent service for its population as well as an enjoyable, supportive work environment for its staff.
It is anticipated that stroke incidence will increase in Somerset, with a projected 30% increase in stroke admissions over the next 10 years, increasing from 1300 in 2019 to approximately 1700 by 2030. In view of this increased local demand and regional changes the 2 acute organisations of Somerset NHS Foundation Trust and Yeovil District Hospital NHS Trust (YDH) have taken the unanimous decision, both managerially and clinically, to work together in order to unify the clinical pathway.
Part of the review includes joint working with clinicians from both sites to improve pathways including increased consultant daily ward rounds, and implementing the changes required to the TIA pathway.
Main duties of the job
- To provide, to a high standard, the full range of specialist diagnosis, treatment and care to patients requiring Stroke services
- To work with stroke colleagues to support the development of in house, county wide and community stroke
- To work with stroke physician colleagues to provide consultant-led thrombolysis assessment and delivery, daily hyper-acute stroke unit ward rounds and daily acute unit ward rounds (Monday-Friday)
- To work with stroke physician colleagues to provide rapid access TIA clinics in line with national recommendations
- To work with stroke colleagues to provide physician cover for the stroke rehabilitation units and Early Supported Discharge service and specialist stroke follow up clinics
- Except in emergencies or where otherwise agreed with your manager, you are responsible for fulfilling the duties and responsibilities and undertaking the Programmed Activities set out in your Job Plan, as reviewed from time to
About us
As an organisation, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust offers employees a wide range of benefits including flexible working, NHS pension scheme, generous annual leave allowance and a commitment to career development.
You will be eligible for our Blue Light Card and a wide range of NHS exclusive shopping & leisure discounts.
We are proud of our skilled, diverse workforce and as an inclusive employer we welcome applications from all backgrounds.
Working in Somerset enables you to enjoy the idyllic countryside, areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.
There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable.
Somerset offers the countryside and the cosmopolitan - there is truly something for everyone!
Benefits Package:
We really value the impact that you as a Consultant will have on our patients and services; we therefore offer an enhanced benefits package (subject to criteria) which includes:
- Welcome to Yeovil payment.
- A generous relocation package.
- 10 hours of paid time for professional development every week (SPA).
- £700 personal budget for training and development every year
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide, to a high standard, the full range of specialist diagnosis, treatment and care to patients requiring Stroke services
- To work with stroke colleagues to support the development of in house, county wide and community stroke
- To work with stroke physician colleagues to provide consultant-led thrombolysis assessment and delivery, daily hyper-acute stroke unit ward rounds and daily acute unit ward rounds (Monday-Friday)
- To work with stroke physician colleagues to provide rapid access TIA clinics in line with national recommendations
- To work with stroke colleagues to provide physician cover for the stroke rehabilitation units and Early Supported Discharge service and specialist stroke follow up clinics
- Except in emergencies or where otherwise agreed with your manager, you are responsible for fulfilling the duties and responsibilities and undertaking the Programmed Activities set out in your Job Plan, as reviewed from time to
- The purpose of including agreed personal objectives in your Job Plan is to set out in clear and transparent terms what you and your clinical manager have agreed should reasonably be achieved in the year in These objectives are not contractually binding in themselves, but you have a duty to make all reasonable efforts to achieve them.
- You are not required to provide emergency We may in exceptional circumstances ask you to return to site for emergencies if we are able to contact you.
- You are not however required to be available for such Where emergency recalls of this kind become frequent, we will review the need to introduce an on-call rota.
- To provide, with Consultant colleagues (as appropriate) a service in the specialty to the hospitals so designated with responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness.
- Locums are not normally employed to cover the absence of Consultants who are away on leave. The number of Consultants who are away on leave at any one time will be agreed with the Trust specialty policy. During the absence of colleagues on leave, Consultants are expected to provide agreed levels of cover.
- Where you wish to seek agreement to have External Duties included in your Job Plan, you must notify your clinical manager in Scheduling of such duties will be by agreement between you an
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide, to a high standard, the full range of specialist diagnosis, treatment and care to patients requiring Stroke services
- To work with stroke colleagues to support the development of in house, county wide and community stroke
- To work with stroke physician colleagues to provide consultant-led thrombolysis assessment and delivery, daily hyper-acute stroke unit ward rounds and daily acute unit ward rounds (Monday-Friday)
- To work with stroke physician colleagues to provide rapid access TIA clinics in line with national recommendations
- To work with stroke colleagues to provide physician cover for the stroke rehabilitation units and Early Supported Discharge service and specialist stroke follow up clinics
- Except in emergencies or where otherwise agreed with your manager, you are responsible for fulfilling the duties and responsibilities and undertaking the Programmed Activities set out in your Job Plan, as reviewed from time to
- The purpose of including agreed personal objectives in your Job Plan is to set out in clear and transparent terms what you and your clinical manager have agreed should reasonably be achieved in the year in These objectives are not contractually binding in themselves, but you have a duty to make all reasonable efforts to achieve them.
- You are not required to provide emergency We may in exceptional circumstances ask you to return to site for emergencies if we are able to contact you.
- You are not however required to be available for such Where emergency recalls of this kind become frequent, we will review the need to introduce an on-call rota.
- To provide, with Consultant colleagues (as appropriate) a service in the specialty to the hospitals so designated with responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness.
- Locums are not normally employed to cover the absence of Consultants who are away on leave. The number of Consultants who are away on leave at any one time will be agreed with the Trust specialty policy. During the absence of colleagues on leave, Consultants are expected to provide agreed levels of cover.
- Where you wish to seek agreement to have External Duties included in your Job Plan, you must notify your clinical manager in Scheduling of such duties will be by agreement between you an
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- MBBS
- MRCP or equivalent
- CCT or CESR
- Knowledge of the NHS plan/modernisation agenda and the implications for service
- Depth and breadth of clinical experience in General Medicine Experience in a special interest that will complement those existing in the department
Desirable
- Knowledge of principles of research and evidence of involvement in a research project in the last 2 years
- Knowledge of multidisciplinary clinical audit principles and evidence of direct involvement in 2 specific audits in the last 18 months
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- MBBS
- MRCP or equivalent
- CCT or CESR
- Knowledge of the NHS plan/modernisation agenda and the implications for service
- Depth and breadth of clinical experience in General Medicine Experience in a special interest that will complement those existing in the department
Desirable
- Knowledge of principles of research and evidence of involvement in a research project in the last 2 years
- Knowledge of multidisciplinary clinical audit principles and evidence of direct involvement in 2 specific audits in the last 18 months
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).
