Consultant in Stroke Medicine – Wye Valley NHS Trust
Recruitment incentive: £20,000.
Job Summary: We are seeking an innovative and dynamic Consultant in Stroke Medicine to be involved in the delivery and development of stroke and TIA services across Herefordshire. The post will contribute to the Integrated Care System vision, working with senior colleagues and executives and with clinical, nursing and therapy teams to deliver face‑to‑face and remote clinical expertise.
Responsibilities
* Assist in the provision of the Stroke Service.
* Take responsibility for own actions and decisions within the empowerment limits agreed by the consultant team lead and Clinical Director.
* Contribute to the development of services and staff, participating in teaching of medical undergraduate and doctors in training.
* Contribute to the departmental audit, research and patient safety and quality agenda.
* Perform any other duties considered necessary for the efficient working of the service and mutually agreed to be relevant to the post as the pattern of service evolves.
* Cover for colleagues during normal periods of leave.
* Provide professional supervision and management of junior medical staff.
* Deploy professional time flexibly on other clinical duties, administration, teaching, research and clinical audit.
Qualifications and Experience
* MRCP or equivalent.
* Full GMC registration, and on the specialist register with proven skills and up‑to‑date experience in stroke medicine and GIM.
* Full GMC registration, within 6 months of specialist registration from date of interview, with proven skills in Stroke Medicine and potentially GIM; or application via GMC CESR with the submission completed at time of interview.
* Ability to effectively lead and develop the service.
* Experience in the management of a Stroke Medicine caseload and appropriate subspecialty training.
* Willingness and ability to fulfil the key elements of the job description including the shift pattern required.
* Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual, multi‑professional and team basis with all levels of staff.
Desirable Attributes
* Current ALS Certificate.
* Evidence of direct involvement in 2 specific medical audits in the last 18 months.
* Training and/or evidence in areas such as leadership, planning and change management.
Teaching Requirements
* Evidence of effective teaching of medical students, doctors in training and the multidisciplinary team.
* Ability to present effectively to an audience using a variety of methods.
Application Requirements
* Disclosures and Barring Service Check – post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.
* Certificate of Sponsorship – applicants requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered.
* UK professional registration – Current UK registration is required.
Employer Details
* Wye Valley NHS Trust, Stonebow Road, Hereford, HR1 2ER
* Website: https://www.wyevalley.nhs.uk/
Job Details
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £109,725 – £145,478 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number: 229‑MD‑SG‑6946426‑B
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