Job summary
Applications are invited for a consultant post within the Regional Neuroscience Centre. The post is designed for a Consultant Geriatrician with an interest in stroke medicine however applications from candidates with a background in acute internal medicine(AIM)/general internal medicine(GIM) as well as an interest in stroke medicine would be considered. This post is to compliment the growing and dynamic Stroke and Neurology Service. For candidates with AIM/GIM accreditation there will be a requirement to contribute to GIM services In the trust to a maximum of 1.19 programmed activities, The post is for 10 Programmed Activities, however part time applications or job shares will be considered.
Main duties of the job
To provide consultant supervision and leadership to the Hyperacute Stroke Unit (HASU) and Acute Stroke Units at the Leeds General Infirmary (LGI) and rehabilitation unit at chapel Allerton hospital (c6)
To work flexibly in a team assessing and treating all ages of patients with TIA and acute stroke.
To work cooperatively with the team of staff delivering hyperacute treatments, including thrombolysis and mechanical thrombectomy, to ensure effective joint working and highest quality care.
To support the IT infrastructure which underpins the stroke service and facilitate improved clinical governance and SSNAP data collection
To contribute to education and training of staff from a variety of disciplines caring for stroke patients.
To be an active participant in all Clinical Governance, Service Improvement and Patient Safety work in stroke medicine.
To provide patients and carers with information and support.
To work collaboratively with the stroke multi-disciplinary team to improve patient flow and facilitate decision making for our stroke inpatients.
To ensure high quality and safe care of stroke patients resulting in excellent clinical outcomes.
To contribute to the care of general medical/elderly patients as per the agreed job plan (for AIM/GIM accredited candidates).
About us
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is one the largest teaching hospital trusts in Europe, with access to leading clinical expertise and medical technology. We care for people from all over the country as well as the 780,000 residents of Leeds itself. The Trust has a budget of £1.1 billion. Our 20,000 staff ensure that every year we see and treat over 1,500,000 people in our 2,000 beds or out-patient settings, comprising 100,000 day cases, 125,000 in-patients, 260,000 A&E visits and 1,050,000 out-patient appointments. We operate from 7 hospitals on 5 sites all linked by the same vision, philosophy and culture to be the best for specialist and integrated care.
Our vision is based on The Leeds Way, which is a clear statement of who we are and what we believe, founded on values of working that were put forward by our own staff. Our values are to be:
Patient-centred
Fair
Collaborative
Accountable
Empowered
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is part of the West Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts (WYAAT), a collaborative of the NHS hospital trusts from across West Yorkshire and Harrogate working together to provide the best possible care for our patients.
Details
Date posted
17 April 2025
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Locum
Duration
6 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
C9298-25-0048
Job locations
Leeds General Infirmary
Great George Street
Leeds
LS1 3EX
Employer details
Employer name
Leeds Teaching Hospitals
Address
Leeds General Infirmary
Great George Street
Leeds
LS1 3EX
Employer's website
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