About this role
Job summary
Locum Stroke Consultant - fixed term until 31 December 2026
This is an exciting opportunity to join our existing team in the Neurosciences Directorate at UHNM
Main duties of the job
This exciting opportunity will involve working at both the University Hospital of North Midlands covering all areas of stroke care, including hyper-acute stroke care, post stroke care and stroke rehabilitation.
About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands has two sites: Royal Stoke University Hospital, located in Stoke-on-Trent, and County Hospital, located in Stafford. From these hospitals we provide a full range of general acute hospital services for people living in and around Staffordshire and beyond. The Trust also provides specialised services for three million people in a wider area, including neighbouring counties and North Wales.
Our specialised services include cancer diagnosis and treatment, cardiothoracic surgery, neurosurgery, renal and dialysis services, neonatal intensive care and paediatric intensive care. We are recognised for our particular expertise in trauma, respiratory conditions, spinal surgery, upper gastro-intestinal surgery, complex orthopaedic surgery, laparoscopic surgery and the management of liver conditions. The Trust has some of the most modern operating theatres in Europe.
Flexible working requests will be considered.
Job description Job responsibilities
You will find a detailed description of the role and the job plan in the job pack, which is attached within supporting documents.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Full GMC Registration MRCP (or equivalent) Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for stroke unit care. Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining entry on the General Medical Council (GMC) Specialist Register via one of the following: a.Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) (the proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview) b.Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) application submitted, with evidence provided, and at an advanced stage with outcome expected within a reasonable timeframe (typically within 3 to 6 months), including where delays are due to GMC processes c.European Community Rights
Desirable
CCT in Stroke Medicine MD, PhD
Clinical Experience & Training Essential
Sub-speciality training in Stroke medicine Experience in assessing patients for thrombolysis/thrombectomy in Hyper Acute Ischaemic Stroke Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the care of patients Ability to offer expert clinical opinion in a range of problems within specialty Good writing and presentation skills Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively. Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures Willingness to develop an area of special interest to fit in with current establishment and service needs Comprehensive training appropriate to this post
Desirable
Experience of undergraduate teaching Recognized teaching skills course/ medical education qualification Exposure to a variety of working environments
Academic Achievements, Research, Publications Essential
Experience of conducting clinical audit. Ability to use the evidence base and clinical audit to support decisionmaking.
Desirable
Publications in peer reviewed journals
Management and Administrative Experience: Essential
Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively. Ability to organise research and work within research governance procedures. Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures. Ability to motivate and develop the multi-disciplinary team, balancing departmental and personal objectives.
Personal Attributes Essential
Good leadership skills, communication and interpersonal skills Ability to adapt and work flexibly An enquiring and critical approach to work Caring attitude to patients Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other staff and agencies Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development Ability and means to meet the travel requirements of the post Residence within 20 miles of base (return to base within 30 minutes if required)
Desirable
Willingness to undertake a leadership role Calm under pressure
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 University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Address University Hospital of North Midlands
Newcastle Road
Stoke on Trent
ST4 6QG
Employer's website https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)