Job overview
We are looking for a dynamic and patient focused Specialty Doctor in Stroke Medicine to work within our team at Doncaster and Bassetlaw Hospitals.
Stroke Medicine is an expanding team of 5 consultants. We run a high quality regional Hyper-acute Stroke service, with daily HASU ward rounds; a local TIA service; and acute and rehab stroke services across 3 sites.
Main duties of the job
1. maintain the highest clinical standards in Stroke services with a commitment to HASU, ASU and TIA clinics
2. Attend and participate in weekly Stroke MDT meetings.
3. Examination, investigation and treatment of patients attending the Department.
4. Supervise other staff including junior doctors and specialist nurses.
5. Participation in the internal education activities of the Department including teaching nurses, medical students, junior doctors and other visitors to the Department.
6. Participation in the external educational activities, including meetings and courses hosted by the Department.
7. Participation in the research, audit and clinical governance activities of the Department.
8. Providing medical support to non-medical staff of the clinic.
9. Performance of administrative tasks relevant to Stroke (such as writing of letters to colleagues and patients, compiling data, development of clinic protocols).
10. Clinical liaison with other hospital departments, general practitioners and other agencies as required.
11. The post holder must work flexibly with colleagues to achieve the hospital agreed planned activity for inpatient and outpatient services
Working for our organisation
The HASU investment has brought positive changes across the stroke pathway and attracted high levels of recruitment into all positions, as the stroke unit at Doncaster Royal Infirmary is seen as a great place to work. We receive positive patient feedback which mentions the whole team, and the culture in the unit thrives from ensuring the patient is at the heart of everything we do and the focus on quality of patient care.
The stroke leadership team are members of the various ISDN clinical, operational and network groups and continue to engage and work with partners to improve pathways of care for our patients.
Person specification
Audit and Research
Essential criteria
12. Knowledge of Audit principles and evidence of participation in and completion of audit projects and the implementation of outcomes
Desirable criteria
13. Critical Appraisal Skills
14. Evidence of knowledge of research methodology
Qualifications
Essential criteria
15. MRCP or equivalent
16. Must have or be eligible for full registration with the General Medical Council at time of appointment and continue to hold a License to Practise.
17. MBchB/MBBS or equivalent
18. Completed at least four years’ full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as a fixed term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty, or equivalent experience and competencies
Desirable criteria
19. Relevant higher degree
Experience and Achievements
Essential criteria
20. Must be able to demonstrate clinical experience and competence in all aspects of Stroke Medicine
21. Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge relevant to the role
22. Shows ability to work with and lead others across professions
Desirable criteria
23. Attendance at a recognised management course
Teaching and Training
Essential criteria
24. Experience of and enthusiasm for clinical teaching of postgraduate doctors and non-medical staff.
Desirable criteria
25. Academic achievements/evidence of familiarity with research methods which have resulted in publications
26. Training in clinical and educational supervision
27. Attendance at a teaching course
28. Formal qualification in teaching/education
Practical/Intellectual Skills/Personal Qualities
Essential criteria
29. Ability to use IT Systems – including Word, Excel, PowerPoint Outlook
30. Evidence of innovation
Desirable criteria
31. Evidence of continual learning and development
32. Understands self (strengths and weaknesses) and impact of behaviour on others
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