Employer South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site The James Cook University Hospital Town Middlesbrough Salary £109,725 - £145,478 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 02/12/2025 23:59
Consultant in Stroke and Neurorehabilitation
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Job overview
Please note that this vacancy will close when we receive sufficient completed applications.
Applications are invited for a Consultant posts, totalling 10 PAs, based at The James Cook University Hospital in Middlesbrough.
This is a new post and the successful applicant will join a dedicated team of stroke and neurology consultants providing stroke, neurology and associated rehab services. This will include outpatient clinics, ward rounds, consultations on other wards and the associated administrative duties. A special interest in dystonia and spasticity, supplementing the existing interests of colleagues, is preferred. Research and academic activity are encouraged.
Main duties of the job
The appointed consultant(s) will:
* Maintain the highest clinical standards in the practice of Neurology and Neurophysiology.
* Cover for colleagues’ annual leave and other authorised absences.
* Provide professional supervision and management of resident medical staff.
* Be actively involved in the management of the department including attendance at the fortnightly Consultant/Directorate meetings and regular consultant away days.
* Take part in annual appraisals (mandatory for all Consultants), carried out by the Clinical Director. Appropriate time and assistance will be provided for preparation.
* Involvement in research - Joint research projects are undertaken with both the University of Teesside (University of the Year 2009) and Durham University and involvement in the further development of research links.
* Any other duties which may be required.
Working for our organisation
The proximity of each element of the neuroscience service, as well as co-location with critical care and a full range of secondary and tertiary services, has led to excellent working relationships and facilitates high quality patient care.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.
Person specification
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
* • Evidence of clinical audit
* • Evidence of research or innovative service development
QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
* • Relevant CCT or those on the specialist register through CESR or European Community Rights or equivalent (‘equivalence’ must be confirmed by PMETB/GMC by date of AAC)
* • Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC
* • Training in appraisal techniques or educational supervision
Experience
* • Substantive experience of stroke management in OP and IP settings.
* • Relevant experience in any declared specialist interest pertinent to the post
* • Evidence of management and administration experience
* • Experience in counselling
Disclosure and Barring Checks (DBS)
It is now the policy of South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who are new to the Trust who require DBS clearance for the post they have been offered, are required to pay the cost of their DBS. The method of payment for this is via salary deduction from your first month's pay.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. We welcome applications from the Black and Minority Ethnic (BAME) Network; LGBT+ Network; Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions Network, Faith Network, Childless not by Choice Network and the Menopause Support Group.
As an inclusive employer,we are here to support you.
If you have any special requirements tohelpyou with your application, email our team at [emailprotected]
Right to Work in the UK
The Trust welcomes applications from all candidates who meet the criteria for the role. Please note that from January 2021, to work in the UK all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply can self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship here Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).
Please provide full and accurate details of your current immigration status on the application form. Your current immigration status will not be considered as part of the shortlisting or interview process.
Please note that not everyone needs a ‘Skilled Worker’ visa. If you are applying for a vacancy in health or adult social care, you may be eligible to apply for the Health and Care Worker visa instead.
Please note: if the job you are applying for does not meet the eligibility criteria above, we will be unable to offer you sponsorship and you will need to explore whether you may be eligible to apply for an alternative immigration route which will secure your right to work in the UK before you apply. If you are in the UK already on a visa, please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post.
The Trust encourages and supports all applicants to be fully vaccinated against both COVID19 and influenza.
Please be aware, there are occasions where some vacancies may close prior to the closing date advertised. This will only happen where sufficient applications are received AND will be made evident on the job advert.
Please note if you are successfully shortlisted, we will contact you via the email address that you have applied from so please ensure you check your emails regularly.
Existing employees of South Tees NHS Foundation Trust currently on the Redeployment Register, who meet the essential criteria for this post, will be shortlisted and interviewed prior to all other applicants.
IMPORTANT-Please ensure you read the 'Guidance Notes for Applicants' document attached to this advert before you start to complete your application form.
This document provides detailed advice regarding the completion of your application form.
The guidance document also provides in detail what identification and certificates you must provide at interview should you be shortlisted.
As part of our pre-employment screening process, all applicants are required to provide references from their last continuous 3 year employment and/or training/education. The refereesMUSTbe a Line Manager/Supervisor. Applicants are requested to ensure email addresses for all referees are included on their application form. Personal references and references from colleagues are not acceptable.
Use of Artificial Intelligence in applications - please ensure you read the Guidance for Applicants document attached to this vacancy,
Unfortunately we are unable to respond to all applicants and those who are not contacted within six weeks of the closing date should assume that their application has been unsuccessful.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
Application numbers
Please note that this vacancy will close when we receive sufficient completed applications.
Address The Recruitment Team
The Murray Building
The James Cook University Hospital
TS4 3BW
Telephone 01642 850850, ext. 57396
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