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Job summary

Main area
Stroke
Grade
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 10 sessions per week (plus 1.5 APA)
Job ref
320-MDR-6862358-SM-A
Employer
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Royal Derby Hospital
Town
Derby
Salary
£105,504 - £139,882 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
15/01/2025 23:59

Employer heading

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust logo

Consultant in Stroke Medicine

NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

With over 13,000 members of staff you can expect huge variety and new opportunities every day! Our staff go above and beyond and take pride in caring for our patients.

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is fully committed to promoting inclusion, equality, diversity and human rights in employment and delivery of its services.  The Trust is committed to providing an environment where all employees, patients, carers and visitors experience equality of opportunity by means of understanding and appreciating the value of diversity.

As a Trust we promote an inclusive environment and welcome applications from a diverse pool of talent and backgrounds.  All individuals are valued and given every opportunity to succeed based on merit.

The Trust actively encourages applications from members of our Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities. These groups are under-represented in our organisation, and it’s important to us that our workforce reflects the diversity of our communities as much as possible.

Armed Forces and Disability Confident guaranteed interview scheme

To further support the pledges in the Armed Forces Covenant and to make a positive contribution to support ex-armed forces personnel (veterans) make the transition to civilian life, the Trust has introduced a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for veterans who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification, to help them overcome barriers to find civilian employment. The scheme will operate for all external recruitment.

The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer and committed to both employing and retaining people with disabilities.  This commitment is to guarantee an interview for any candidate that has disclosed a disability under the Equality Act 2010 and who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification.  Reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act 2010 will be considered upon request.

If you require support/adjustments with your application please contact the recruitment team on  01332 788466

Join us and help make a real difference to our Trust.

Here’s more about the role and what we’re looking for; 

Job overview

Are you looking for a consultant post in a dynamic hospital that embraces change?

Have you got a background in Geriatric Medicine, Neurology, Acute Medicine or Rehabilitation Medicine?

Do you want to improve your work-life balance?

Would you like an annualised job plan, working with great colleagues?

Would you want a hybrid post with Neurology, General Medicine or Acute Medicine?

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is looking to recruit a Stroke consultants as part of a planned expansion of the team based at Royal Derby Hospital.

Forward-thinking and innovative, the team is recognised as a Primary Stroke centre with a strong research emphasis. We provide a full range of patient-focused services, including hyper-acute & acute stroke care, inpatient rehabilitation and early supported discharge. We also deliver a comprehensive TIA service.

Working closely with colleagues across the Trust within radiology, neurology, vascular surgery and critical care, we aim for the highest standards of patient care across both sites.

We have the flexibility to provide a bespoke job plan that encompasses your academic, teaching or research interests.

We can also offer an annualised job plan, LTFT, relocation and incentive packages. 

Main duties of the job

The Stroke Centre provides Stroke & TIA services for University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust. The geographical area served is wide and the population diverse. We currently treat around 1400 stroke patients per year.

There are currently 7 stroke specialist consultants within the Centre, supported by a team of junior doctors in training grades, Clinical Nurse Specialists, and a well established multidisciplinary team of stroke specific allied health professionals. Our core clinical team is enhanced by a dedicated Neuroradiology team, and a nationally recognised Vascular Radiology service. The regional vascular surgery unit is co-located with the Stroke Centre; the neurovascular MDT provides rapid access to carotid surgery enabling surgical treatment of carotid lesions within a week of symptom onset.  TIA clinics run daily with 7-day access to vascular imaging and relevant neuroradiology.

Working for our organisation

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

•    Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership development
•    On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
•    A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts about our Trust:

•    We see on average 4810 OP appointments per day.
•    We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week.
•    An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country.
•    Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
•    Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
•    We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
•    We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The Job Plan will be a prospective agreement that sets out the consultant’s duties, responsibilities & objectives for the coming year. It will cover all aspects of the consultant’s professional practice including clinical work, teaching, research, education & managerial responsibilities. It will provide a clear schedule of commitments, both internal & external. In addition, it will include personal objectives, including details of their link to wider service objectives, & details of the support required by the consultant to fulfil the job plan & the objectives.

We offer bespoke job plans within the specialty with a view to accommodating individual interests.

As a Trust we also champion the health and well-being of our staff through initiatives such as flexible working requests from all employees, regardless of their personal responsibilities and circumstances (subject to managers approval).

Examples of flexible working include:
• Part-time working
• Compressed hours
• Employment breaks

Provisional assessment of Programmed Activities in Job Plan:
For a full-time contract:
• Direct Clinical Care: 8.5 PAs on average per week
(includes clinical activity, clinically related activity, predictable & unpredictable emergency work)
• Supporting Professional Activities: 1.5 PAs on average per week
(includes CPD, audit, teaching & research) 
• An additional 1.5 PAs are included for weekend working

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • MBBS/MBCH & possess MRCP
  • Full GMC Registration with a license to practise
  • Entry on GMC Specialist Register OR within 6 months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in General (Internal) Medicine, Geriatric Medicine, Neurology, Acute Medicine, or Rehabilitation Medicine at the time of interview
Desirable criteria
  • Higher degree / MD / PhD
  • CCT in Stroke Medicine or Neurology
  • GCP certification

Experience

Essential criteria
  • 5 years’ supervised training in an appropriate StR equivalent training programme, together with a high standard of clinical skill & expertise in Acute Medicine, General Medicine and/or Stroke Medicine, or Neurology or Geriatrics.
Desirable criteria
  • Comprehensive technical competence and experience in Stroke & TIA service delivery

Managerial & Teaching

Essential criteria
  • Experience of audit & management
  • Experience of & commitment to teaching undergraduates & postgraduates.
  • Commitment to participate in induction/appraisal of junior medical staff
Desirable criteria
  • Evidence of training in clinical teaching methods

Research

Desirable criteria
  • Publications in peer reviewed journals
  • Experience of enrolling & consenting patients into trials; ICH-GCP qualification.
  • Postgraduate research degree, PhD, MD etc.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

No smoking policyArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerStep into healthArmed Forces CovenantNational Preceptorship for Nursing Quality Mark 2024Age Friendly Employer

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Prof. Tim England
Job title
Consultant
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01332 340141
Additional information

Carl Bull

Service Manager: Stroke & Outpatients

07808652753

[email protected]

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