Job summary
This would be an excellent opportunity to increase your expertise in all aspects of stroke care. The stroke unit (ward 41) has 6 hyperacute and 30 acute/rehabilitation beds. The stroke service lies within the Department of Neurosciences and you will join a team that consists of 6 consultant stroke physicians (from different parent specialties: Geriatrics, Acute Medicine, Neurology), 2 Neurology Specialist Registrars, a Geriatric Specialist Registrar and 8 Junior Clinical Fellows, an F1 trainee as well as a 24/7 rota of Stroke Clinical Nurse Specialists [CNS], a stroke co-ordinator and 2 research nurses/facilitators.
The post is based at the University Hospital in Coventry and we admit around 850 patients a year. A dedicated 24/7 thrombolysis service has been running since 2008 and covers a population of about 1 million and we currently treat around 160 patients every year with iv Tpa.
A mechanical thrombectomy service is being developed with patients being treated on site and at University Hospital Birmingham. A dedicated 'one stop' acute TIA clinical runs 7 days a week supported by walk in carotid ultrasound and MRI services.
N.B. We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date if we receive a high volume of applications or if there has been a change in organisational priorities.
Main duties of the job
Duties include:
To provide stroke services for the Trust in collaboration with colleagues in all disciplines including primary and tertiary care, where appropriate, to provide an integrated service for all patients.
To take on-going responsibility for patients under the consultant's care.
To develop and maintain collaborative relationships with medical colleagues in other specialities and participate in regular clinical meetings and other postgraduate activities.
To demonstrate a firm involvement in Clinical Governance, Risk Management and Clinical Audit - this will include the development and maintenance of appropriate systems and practices to ensure continued safe clinical practice.
Ensure own practice is up to date; this will include taking responsibility for own Clinical Professional Development and participating in the Trust's Performance and Annual Review system.
Sharing responsibility for data protection arising out of the use of computers.
Complying with all relevant Trust Policies and Procedures.
Taking responsibility for improving and complying with infection control practices.
About us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our skilled employees across our hospital sites in Coventry and Rugby, with high quality patient care positioned at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a national and international leader in healthcare.
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities.
There has never been a better time to join our team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As part of our commitment to patients and delivery of a world class service for all we have created the UHCW Improvement (UHCWi) System in partnership with the Virginia Mason Institute in Seattle; this involves a structured approach to removing waste and putting the patient first using a lean management system and methodologies. Our culture and ways of working reflect and embed the practices and methodologies of UHCWi. You are expected, where identified, to attend and complete relevant training and development opportunities to support this. This may include Lean for Leaders, Advanced Lean Training, and the Human Factors Programme, amongst others. Full attendance and completion of identified courses is considered essential and a pre requisite for this post.
Diagnosis and treatment of patients with Stroke/Transient Ischaemic Attack and suspected stroke.
Play a full part in the audit process.
Liaise with other clinical specialists to ensure the appropriate transfer of care for patients to other specialists.
Ensuring adherence to departmental, Trust, regional and national policies including patients charters, standards and clinical governance.
Professional accountability for the standards of the non-consultant staff in the Neurology Department, liaising with professionals and heads of other services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As part of our commitment to patients and delivery of a world class service for all we have created the UHCW Improvement (UHCWi) System in partnership with the Virginia Mason Institute in Seattle; this involves a structured approach to removing waste and putting the patient first using a lean management system and methodologies. Our culture and ways of working reflect and embed the practices and methodologies of UHCWi. You are expected, where identified, to attend and complete relevant training and development opportunities to support this. This may include Lean for Leaders, Advanced Lean Training, and the Human Factors Programme, amongst others. Full attendance and completion of identified courses is considered essential and a pre requisite for this post.
Diagnosis and treatment of patients with Stroke/Transient Ischaemic Attack and suspected stroke.
Play a full part in the audit process.
Liaise with other clinical specialists to ensure the appropriate transfer of care for patients to other specialists.
Ensuring adherence to departmental, Trust, regional and national policies including patients charters, standards and clinical governance.
Professional accountability for the standards of the non-consultant staff in the Neurology Department, liaising with professionals and heads of other services.
Person Specification
Qualification /Training
Essential
- Meets all essential criteria
Desirable
- Meets all desirable criteria
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Meets all essential criteria
Knowledge
Essential
- Meets all essential criteria
Desirable
- Meets all desirable criteria
Teaching/ Education
Essential
- Meets all essential criteria
Desirable
- Meets all desirable criteria
Audit/ Research/ Publications
Essential
- Meets all essential criteria
Person Specification
Qualification /Training
Essential
- Meets all essential criteria
Desirable
- Meets all desirable criteria
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Meets all essential criteria
Knowledge
Essential
- Meets all essential criteria
Desirable
- Meets all desirable criteria
Teaching/ Education
Essential
- Meets all essential criteria
Desirable
- Meets all desirable criteria
Audit/ Research/ Publications
Essential
- Meets all essential criteria
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Address
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Clifford Bridge Road
Coventry
CV2 2DX
Employer's website
https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)
