Job summary
Applications are invited for a clinical fellow to join other stroke SHOs and registrars in our service located at Charing Cross (CXH) hospital. Applicants may be at IMT 1 or above level (SHO or Spr). Applicants from the UK are welcomed from different base specialties including acute medicine, neurology, general internal medicine/geriatric medicine, and rehabilitation medicine.
The applicant will participate in a clinical rota, however, will be given an opportunity and dedicated time to place their focus on developing the existing stroke thrombolysis and thrombectomy simulation training programme and optimising the service pathways. A background in stroke and/or simulation training is highly desirable.
Main duties of the job
Besides the clinical activities as above, to ensure that we provide the best quality of stroke care to our patients, we participate in Stroke Sentinel National Audit Programme (SSNAP) which continuously monitors our infrastructures, staffing levels, care processes and patient outcome, and compares our parameters with other HASUs nationally. Complex clinical cases are discussed at the weekly Stroke Consensus Grand Rounds, interesting cases are presented at the weekly Academic Meetings, and deaths are discussed at the monthly Mortality & Morbidity Meetings. Key performance indicators dictated by Healthcare for London and patient outcomes are monitored and assessed regularly, and an active programme of internal audit within the stroke service provides essential data for clinical governance purposes. Standard Operational Procedures (SOPs) for major elements of stroke care have been developed and are continually updated to ensure best practice according to the latest clinical guidelines and research evidence. Imperial Stroke Fellows are encouraged to take part in internal audits, local service developments, writing of SOPs, and departmental meetings.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Fellow will review the thrombolysis and thrombectomy pathway, identify areas for improvement and implement changes with the team support. They will be expected to conduct an in-depth review on the thrombectomy metrics, and present at the monthly thrombectomy M&M meeting.
Fellow will support the Stroke simulation lead to develop and implement a hyperacute pathways simulation program.
Fellow will support the Stroke simulation lead to run regular simulation-based education for the entire MDT thrombectomy team
Fellow will link in with our regional referrers to develop QI projects to improve thrombectomy referral processes and door in door out times
Fellow will be expected to attend daily morning HASU board round, academic meetings, multidisciplinary meetings, stroke consensus grand rounds, neuroradiology and neurovascular MDT meetings, and to participate in all the educational opportunities relevant to stroke trainees.
Fellow will provide clinical support to the HASU or ASU when required. They will be expected to cover 2-3 clinics weekly (either FU or TIA)
Fellow will participate in a thrombolysis/thrombectomy on-call rota. All final decisions for stroke intervention are made by the on-call stroke consultant, who is on-site from 9am to 8pm (and off-site thereafter), 7 days a week.
Fellow is expected to teach junior medical staff and medical students.
Fellow is expected to participate in administrative tasks, service development and clinical governance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Fellow will review the thrombolysis and thrombectomy pathway, identify areas for improvement and implement changes with the team support. They will be expected to conduct an in-depth review on the thrombectomy metrics, and present at the monthly thrombectomy M&M meeting.
Fellow will support the Stroke simulation lead to develop and implement a hyperacute pathways simulation program.
Fellow will support the Stroke simulation lead to run regular simulation-based education for the entire MDT thrombectomy team
Fellow will link in with our regional referrers to develop QI projects to improve thrombectomy referral processes and door in door out times
Fellow will be expected to attend daily morning HASU board round, academic meetings, multidisciplinary meetings, stroke consensus grand rounds, neuroradiology and neurovascular MDT meetings, and to participate in all the educational opportunities relevant to stroke trainees.
Fellow will provide clinical support to the HASU or ASU when required. They will be expected to cover 2-3 clinics weekly (either FU or TIA)
Fellow will participate in a thrombolysis/thrombectomy on-call rota. All final decisions for stroke intervention are made by the on-call stroke consultant, who is on-site from 9am to 8pm (and off-site thereafter), 7 days a week.
Fellow is expected to teach junior medical staff and medical students.
Fellow is expected to participate in administrative tasks, service development and clinical governance.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- On GMC's register with a Licence to Practice.
- Royal College Membership appropriate for grade.
Desirable
Knowledge/skills
Essential
- Applicants may be at SHO level (with min 3 years medicine experience) or Spr level.
- Applicants from the UK can come from different base specialties including acute medicine, neurology, general internal medicine/geriatric medicine, and rehabilitation medicine
- IT Skills and computer literacy
Desirable
- Stroke and simulation experience
- Membership exam
Leadership/ management skills
Essential
- Able to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions, exert appropriate authority
- Have proven skills in leading, motivating, developing and managing the performance of colleagues.
- Knowledge of finance/budgets
- Management of staff
Desirable
- Course in leadership and management
Teaching and training
Essential
- Experience of teaching and training undergraduates/postgraduates and junior medical staff
Desirable
- Simulation or teaching course
Audit
Essential
- Understanding of principles of clinical audit
Academic achievements including research/publications
Essential
- Evidence of achievement appropriate to appointment at registrar level at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Language
Essential
- Able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- On GMC's register with a Licence to Practice.
- Royal College Membership appropriate for grade.
Desirable
Knowledge/skills
Essential
- Applicants may be at SHO level (with min 3 years medicine experience) or Spr level.
- Applicants from the UK can come from different base specialties including acute medicine, neurology, general internal medicine/geriatric medicine, and rehabilitation medicine
- IT Skills and computer literacy
Desirable
- Stroke and simulation experience
- Membership exam
Leadership/ management skills
Essential
- Able to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions, exert appropriate authority
- Have proven skills in leading, motivating, developing and managing the performance of colleagues.
- Knowledge of finance/budgets
- Management of staff
Desirable
- Course in leadership and management
Teaching and training
Essential
- Experience of teaching and training undergraduates/postgraduates and junior medical staff
Desirable
- Simulation or teaching course
Audit
Essential
- Understanding of principles of clinical audit
Academic achievements including research/publications
Essential
- Evidence of achievement appropriate to appointment at registrar level at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Language
Essential
- Able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements
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).
