Job summary
The Stroke Medicine Service at York Hospital provides comprehensive hyper-acute, acute, and rehabilitation pathways. Key features include:
- Hyper-acute stroke unitwith 24/7 thrombolysis provision
- Access to thrombectomy pathwaysvia regional neuroscience centres
- Daily MDT ward roundswith stroke physicians, advanced practitioners, therapists, and specialist nurses
- Rapid-access TIA clinicsproviding same-day and next-day assessment
- Participation in national auditsincluding SSNAP
- Integrated community linkswith Scarborough, Bridlington, Selby, and North Yorkshire teams
- Close working relationshipswith ED, Radiology,Neurology, Elderly Medicine, andvascular surgery
The service is undergoing expansion due to increased demand, consultant retirements, and a Trust-wide commitment to strengthening specialist stroke care. Your appointment would form a key part of this growth.
Main duties of the job
As aConsultant in Stroke Medicine, you will play a pivotal role in shaping & delivering high-quality specialist stroke care. Responsibilities include:
Job Plan
A 10-PA job plan will be offered, including:
- Direct Clinical Care : Hyper-acute/acute stroke sessions, TIA clinics, ward rounds, thrombolysis cover
- Supporting Professional Activities : Mandatory 1.5 SPAs with potential to negotiate additional SPA time for leadership, research, or education roles
Job plans are reviewed annually & can be flexibly adapted to clinical interests such as:
- Research leadership
- Education & training roles
- TIA service redesign
- Stroke rehab pathway & community outreach
- Digital innovation or imaging
Candidates wishing to explore a hybrid job between stroke medicine &, for example, elderly care, acute medicine or neurology will be encouraged
- Less than full time applicants will be encouraged
- Opportunities would exist between us & our partner comprehensive centre Hull e.g. if a candidate wished to work with thrombectomy provision
We would ask that the candidate takes part in the on call rota.
About the York Stroke Service
We pride ourselves on creating a supportive, friendly & creative environment to work in. We are passionate advocates for patient care & that taking care of our team with emphasis on good work-life balance the best way to achieve it. We believe that people should have fun at work, & it should be an environment in which to thrive.
About us
York & Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides a comprehensive range of acute hospital, community and specialist healthcare services for approximately 800,000 people living in and around York, North Yorkshire, North East Yorkshire and Ryedale - an area covering 3,400 square miles, and which includes Scarborough and Bridlington. We are the largest provider of healthcare in the region and we are incredibly proud of our 8,500 staff, working across 9 hospital sitesOur mission is to be a valued and trusted partner within our care system, delivering safe effective care to the population we serve.We're situated in a fantastic part of the country: home to two national parks, a beautiful coastline, and the city of York, which is consistently voted one of the best to live in the UK.In joining the Trust, you will have access to a wide range of staff benefits including health and wellbeing support, finance schemes and discounts. There is also a competitive relocation package of up to £18,000. To support your learning and development you will be entitled to a study leave budget of £3,000 across three years, along with support from our learning and development team. The Trust also offers an extra 2 days annual leave for consultants on top of the existing allowance as detailed in the 2008 - Consultant Terms and Conditions. More information can be found on the Trust's website in the 'Working for Us' section.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that York Teaching Hospital has provided its statement of intent to support all Defence personnel and we welcome their application to work for us.
Disability Confident and Mindful Employer
The Trust is committed to meeting the needs of employees and applicants with a disability or mental health condition. Our support for these schemes includes encouraging applications from people who are disabled or have a mental health condition, offering adjustments to make our application process accessible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that York Teaching Hospital has provided its statement of intent to support all Defence personnel and we welcome their application to work for us.
Disability Confident and Mindful Employer
The Trust is committed to meeting the needs of employees and applicants with a disability or mental health condition. Our support for these schemes includes encouraging applications from people who are disabled or have a mental health condition, offering adjustments to make our application process accessible.
Person Specification
Clinical
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate clinical experience and skill in the specialty
- Demonstrates a sound knowledge of clinical governance practice
Desirable
- Experience of working in or setting up a clinical decision unit service
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of teaching undergraduate and post graduate trainees
- Experience of supervision of postgraduate trainees
Desirable
- Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates
Qualifications
Essential
- Hold a medical qualification registered with the GMC
- Hold of license to practise with the General Medical Council
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register in Geriatric Medicine or General or Acute Medicine or Neurology via; -CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview)- CESR or - European Community Rights
- BLS or ALS
Desirable
- MD or equivalent Higher Degree or evidence of relevant research
- Substantive NHS experience
Person Specification
Clinical
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate clinical experience and skill in the specialty
- Demonstrates a sound knowledge of clinical governance practice
Desirable
- Experience of working in or setting up a clinical decision unit service
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of teaching undergraduate and post graduate trainees
- Experience of supervision of postgraduate trainees
Desirable
- Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates
Qualifications
Essential
- Hold a medical qualification registered with the GMC
- Hold of license to practise with the General Medical Council
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register in Geriatric Medicine or General or Acute Medicine or Neurology via; -CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview)- CESR or - European Community Rights
- BLS or ALS
Desirable
- MD or equivalent Higher Degree or evidence of relevant research
- Substantive NHS experience
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).
