Job summary
Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to appoint an ambitious, highly motivated, and dynamic substantive Consultant Stroke Physician to join our Stroke Department at Wirral University Teaching Hospitals (NHS) Foundation Trust.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a friendly, enthusiastic, and passion focused driven stroke team and contribute to the growth and strategic development of the stroke services as a consultant Stroke Physician at Wirral University Teaching Hospital (NHS) Foundation Trust (WUTH). Our focus is on driving improvements within stroke services and these positions offer an opportunity to share our stroke vision and contribute to enhancing high quality stroke care and reducing the variation of care across Wirral and Cheshire.
The successful candidate would support the delivery of an inpatient (1 in 6) consultant of the week model on HASU, shared responsibility for stroke rehabilitation patients and outpatient rapid access clinics. On-call rota is stroke speciality only currently 1 in 7. There would be opportunity to progress / develop speciality interest in research, education, or leadership and management.
This is a full time (10 programmed activities) post for a Consultant Stroke Physician, with potential job plans outlined within the job description, but for negotiation with the successful candidates.
Main duties of the job
- The post-holder will work closely with the other Stroke Physicians to provide a comprehensive Stroke Service.
- The post holder will be a member of the stroke team and will perform daily acute stroke ward rounds during the period of acute stroke physician of the week which will occur 1 week in 7 weeks
- The post holder will provide the senior medical component of the hyper acute stroke thrombolysis service and triage for the TIA Rapid Assessment service during the stroke week.
- The post holder will provide cover for the out of hours hyper acute stroke rota for assessment for stroke thrombolysis and remote hyperacute assessment/advice on a 1 in 7 basis. Provision will bemade for compensatory rest to be taken on the day after any significant disturbance after midnight.
- The appointee will also be responsible for the ongoing care of the following inpatients:- Arrowe Park Hospital Step Down Stroke ward rounds twice weekly on named patients on Ward 23average 8 patients, and advice for 18 beds- Clatterbridge Hospital Stroke Rehabilitation Unit, average 5 beds
- The appointee will have 1-2 rapid access TIA / Stroke review clinics per week with access to same day Doppler, CT and MRI imaging. The usual clinic template is 3 new / 6 follow up.
About us
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.
We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.
We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.
The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for further informationabout the Consultant Stroke Physician position available at WUTH.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for further informationabout the Consultant Stroke Physician position available at WUTH.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via: - CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) - CESR or - European Community Rights
- MRCP or equivalent
- CCST in General Medicine and Stroke (or within 6 months of receipt at date of interview) or inclusion on the Specialist Register
Desirable
- An appropriate higher degree in stroke medicine (MD, PhD or equivalent)
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in the management and stroke patients
Other Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Organisational skills
- Teaching experience/interest
Desirable
- Recognised teaching skills course
- Recognised communication skills course
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to lead, teach and relate to patients, relatives and other hospital staff and to work as part of a team
Understanding of the Role of Clinical Audit
Essential
- Relevant experience in organisation and undertaking audit
Research and Evidence Based Practice
Essential
- Research and publications relevant to post
Appreciation and Understanding of the Role in Terms of Management
Essential
- Evidence or possession of management skills
- Completion of management course
Ability to integrate within, motivate and provide professional lead in multi-disciplinary team
Essential
Desirable
- Recognised leadership course
Other
Essential
- Full registration with GMC
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via: - CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) - CESR or - European Community Rights
- MRCP or equivalent
- CCST in General Medicine and Stroke (or within 6 months of receipt at date of interview) or inclusion on the Specialist Register
Desirable
- An appropriate higher degree in stroke medicine (MD, PhD or equivalent)
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in the management and stroke patients
Other Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Organisational skills
- Teaching experience/interest
Desirable
- Recognised teaching skills course
- Recognised communication skills course
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to lead, teach and relate to patients, relatives and other hospital staff and to work as part of a team
Understanding of the Role of Clinical Audit
Essential
- Relevant experience in organisation and undertaking audit
Research and Evidence Based Practice
Essential
- Research and publications relevant to post
Appreciation and Understanding of the Role in Terms of Management
Essential
- Evidence or possession of management skills
- Completion of management course
Ability to integrate within, motivate and provide professional lead in multi-disciplinary team
Essential
Desirable
- Recognised leadership course
Other
Essential
- Full registration with GMC
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).
