Job summary
This is an exciting time to join the team as we
are working with our CCGs and Partner organisations to develop a countywide
Stroke pathway and we continue the track record of continually improving
service quality and working to implement the recent developments in stroke
care. We are looking for a Consultant to be actively involved in the provision
of and design of our new multi-agency service.
Acute Stroke services were centralized on the Worcestershire Royal Hospital site from June2013 offering an 8 bed Hyper Acute Stroke Unit (HASU), 12 beds ASU and also ambulatory High-Risk TIA care being provided at Worcester. All Stoke beds are ring-fenced to allow direct admission from A&E.
Having relocated and reorganized the service, the Division of Medicine is undertaking a program of service development with expansion of Consultant and junior doctor and specialist nurse posts to support a growing service which aims to provide the highest standards of nursing and specialist medical care.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking to recruit a
well-trained and motivated applicant who is able to contribute energy, quality
and ideas to this important clinical service as well as aiming to improve our
current SSNAP score, which has been improving steadily in recent years and the
post holder is anticipated to contribute in continual improvement. The post-holder may participate in the
Network /local rota. Neuro interventional treatments, (Thrombectomy) are
offered through University Hospitals Birmingham.
The post holder will be supported by a team
consisting of 2 specialist registrars, 3 SHO level doctors (medical or GP
vocational trainees) and 2 FY1 doctors. The Stroke Team includes 6 specialist
Stroke Nurses, Stroke nurse consultant, Neurology & Stroke trained Physiotherapists,
Occupational therapists, Speech & Language therapists, Dietetics,
Orthoptists and Social Services. There is also an Audit co-coordinator, Stroke
Manager, Lead Practitioner for Stroke and Community based in and out-patient
Rehabilitation team. The ward also benefits from daily input from our
consultant neurology team.
About us
Our purpose is simple - Putting Patients First. We are looking for exceptional colleagues who can help us achieve this.
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.
The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester
Our workforce is nearly 6,800 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them.
We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us to achieve our Vision - working in partnership to provide the best healthcare for our communities, leading and supporting our teams to move 4ward. Our 4ward behaviours, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.
Our objectives are simple:
- Best services for local people
- Best experience of care and best outcomes for our patients
- Best use of resources
- Best people
Better never stops, and our Clinical Services Strategy provides a clear future vision for our Trust, our hospitals, our services and our role in the wider health and care system.
We are proud to have achieved Timewise accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working within our organisation as a flex positive employer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A suitably
experienced post-holder will be expected to provide a clinical service in Stroke
to patients of the Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust and to General
Practitioners.
The post-holder
will be expected to provide Acute Stroke Care to patients of the Worcestershire
Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, General Practitioners and to attend
multi-disciplinary meetings. The
successful candidate will be expected to work within multi-disciplinary teams
in providing high quality clinical care.
It is anticipated work will be undertaken on three sites and closer to
the patients home. The Trust is seeking to extend services to GP
surgeries/health centres etc and job plans may be revised in due course.
The post-holder
will provide consultation and advisory service to clinical colleagues in the
Trust and Primary Care.
The post-holder
will attend cross county & cross site meetings.
To collaborate
with colleagues to deliver a high quality, timely service and to work towards
meeting the Trusts and departmental objectives.
The post-holder
will develop close collaborative links with Clinicians working in his/her area
of specialist expertise and work to develop services to patients in these areas
to the highest standard, according to departmental protocols and Trust
guidance. To include development of
diagnostic and where appropriate therapeutic protocols and guidelines, where
appropriate this will involve active participation with Primary Care colleagues.
The post-holder
will participate in the Trusts annual appraisal as described by DOH and
leading to revalidation and job planning process.
The post-holder
will seek approval for any absence from the Trust such as annual leave,
professional leave, study leave & other leave and make available this
record at your job plan review.
The post-holder
will participate in the anticipated 24/7 local based Stroke on call rota to
ensure urgent Stroke service is available of normal hours, to be shared equally
with Consultant colleagues in post.
The Trust would expect a consultant whilst undertaking
on-call duties to attend the hospital site to review patients when clinically
necessary. The consultant on call must be
prepared to attend willingly whenever requested to do so by a member of their
medical and nursing team.
The post-holder, whilst undertaking weekend
on call duties, will attend the hospital to undertake patient reviews.
Consultants will
provide cross cover for periods of annual and study leave.
To facilitate
effective quality assurance and audit and to ensure that services comply with
national standards and guidance.
The post-holder
will take part in departmental and multi-disciplinary audit programmes in
addition to undertaking individual audit.
Participation is required in the Departmental Clinical Governance
Programme.
The post-holder
will participate in regular clinical meetings, post-graduate activities and
maintain continuing medical education in accordance with the requirements of the
relevant Royal College and General Medical Council. The Post-holder will ensure their own
practice is up to date and they support the principles of revalidation by the
GMC.
Share
responsibility for data protection arising out of the use of computers.
Comply with all
relevant Trust policies and procedures.
Adhere to the
pledges as laid out in the NHS Constitution.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A suitably
experienced post-holder will be expected to provide a clinical service in Stroke
to patients of the Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust and to General
Practitioners.
The post-holder
will be expected to provide Acute Stroke Care to patients of the Worcestershire
Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, General Practitioners and to attend
multi-disciplinary meetings. The
successful candidate will be expected to work within multi-disciplinary teams
in providing high quality clinical care.
It is anticipated work will be undertaken on three sites and closer to
the patients home. The Trust is seeking to extend services to GP
surgeries/health centres etc and job plans may be revised in due course.
The post-holder
will provide consultation and advisory service to clinical colleagues in the
Trust and Primary Care.
The post-holder
will attend cross county & cross site meetings.
To collaborate
with colleagues to deliver a high quality, timely service and to work towards
meeting the Trusts and departmental objectives.
The post-holder
will develop close collaborative links with Clinicians working in his/her area
of specialist expertise and work to develop services to patients in these areas
to the highest standard, according to departmental protocols and Trust
guidance. To include development of
diagnostic and where appropriate therapeutic protocols and guidelines, where
appropriate this will involve active participation with Primary Care colleagues.
The post-holder
will participate in the Trusts annual appraisal as described by DOH and
leading to revalidation and job planning process.
The post-holder
will seek approval for any absence from the Trust such as annual leave,
professional leave, study leave & other leave and make available this
record at your job plan review.
The post-holder
will participate in the anticipated 24/7 local based Stroke on call rota to
ensure urgent Stroke service is available of normal hours, to be shared equally
with Consultant colleagues in post.
The Trust would expect a consultant whilst undertaking
on-call duties to attend the hospital site to review patients when clinically
necessary. The consultant on call must be
prepared to attend willingly whenever requested to do so by a member of their
medical and nursing team.
The post-holder, whilst undertaking weekend
on call duties, will attend the hospital to undertake patient reviews.
Consultants will
provide cross cover for periods of annual and study leave.
To facilitate
effective quality assurance and audit and to ensure that services comply with
national standards and guidance.
The post-holder
will take part in departmental and multi-disciplinary audit programmes in
addition to undertaking individual audit.
Participation is required in the Departmental Clinical Governance
Programme.
The post-holder
will participate in regular clinical meetings, post-graduate activities and
maintain continuing medical education in accordance with the requirements of the
relevant Royal College and General Medical Council. The Post-holder will ensure their own
practice is up to date and they support the principles of revalidation by the
GMC.
Share
responsibility for data protection arising out of the use of computers.
Comply with all
relevant Trust policies and procedures.
Adhere to the
pledges as laid out in the NHS Constitution.
Person Specification
Other Requirements
Essential
- An understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives and issues
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the job and return to the hospital within 30 minutes when on call
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with Licence to practise
- Success in Intercollegiate Specialty Examination or overseas equivalent eg MRCP
- Experienced in delivering stroke thrombolysis
Desirable
- Higher degree
- Entry on Specialist Register in Neurology or Acute Medicine & Stroke or General Medicine and Elderly Care Medicine (or CCT expected within 6 months of interview date)
Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining (UK) CCT in Acute/General Medicine/Neurology
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems both emergency and elective within specialty
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
- Expertise in stroke care across acute, inpatient & community rehabilitation
Desirable
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining (UK) CCT in Stroke Medicine
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively
- Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of specialist service
- Ability to organise and manage outpatient priorities
- Ability to manage and lead the stroke firm and multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of audit management and conducting clinical audit
Desirable
- Ability to manage and lead specialist unit and working parties as appropriate
- Ability to use the evidence based and clinical audit to support decision making
Teaching Experience
Essential
- Ability to teach clinical skills to medical, nursing staff and other disciplines
- Experience of teaching clinical skills to undergraduates and postgraduates
Desirable
- Ability to supervise postgraduate research
Research Experience
Essential
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
- An awareness of current specialty specific developments and initiatives
Desirable
- Publications in relevant peer-reviewed journals in the last 5 years
- Evidence of having undertaken original research
- Willingness to support stroke research.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work in a team
- Enquiring, critical approach to work
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
- Commitment to Continuing Medical Education
Desirable
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local regional or national levels
Person Specification
Other Requirements
Essential
- An understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives and issues
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the job and return to the hospital within 30 minutes when on call
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with Licence to practise
- Success in Intercollegiate Specialty Examination or overseas equivalent eg MRCP
- Experienced in delivering stroke thrombolysis
Desirable
- Higher degree
- Entry on Specialist Register in Neurology or Acute Medicine & Stroke or General Medicine and Elderly Care Medicine (or CCT expected within 6 months of interview date)
Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining (UK) CCT in Acute/General Medicine/Neurology
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems both emergency and elective within specialty
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
- Expertise in stroke care across acute, inpatient & community rehabilitation
Desirable
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining (UK) CCT in Stroke Medicine
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively
- Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of specialist service
- Ability to organise and manage outpatient priorities
- Ability to manage and lead the stroke firm and multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of audit management and conducting clinical audit
Desirable
- Ability to manage and lead specialist unit and working parties as appropriate
- Ability to use the evidence based and clinical audit to support decision making
Teaching Experience
Essential
- Ability to teach clinical skills to medical, nursing staff and other disciplines
- Experience of teaching clinical skills to undergraduates and postgraduates
Desirable
- Ability to supervise postgraduate research
Research Experience
Essential
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
- An awareness of current specialty specific developments and initiatives
Desirable
- Publications in relevant peer-reviewed journals in the last 5 years
- Evidence of having undertaken original research
- Willingness to support stroke research.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work in a team
- Enquiring, critical approach to work
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
- Commitment to Continuing Medical Education
Desirable
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local regional or national levels
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
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).
