About this role
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 Our 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
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension fordependants 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service) Agenerous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k)to support with relocation expensesfor hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully.If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/managerat interview stage. A variety ofdifferent typesof paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave Confidential advice and support on personal, work,familyand relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Workscheme An extensive range of learning and development opportunities Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring,cinemaand financefrom a rangeof providers For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Job description Job responsibilities
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive fromdifferent backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact:[email protected].
As part ofseekingto become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
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 we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
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
MRCP or equivalent qualification. Eligible for full GMC registration with license to practice 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 European 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.
Certificate of Sponsorship 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).
Employer details Employer name York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address York Hospital
Wigginton Road
York
YO31 8HE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)