Detailed job description
and main responsibilities
The Post holder could expect to cover the following duties :
* Management of inpatients on the rehab unit and outliers as appropriate
* Attend and participate in neuro rehab outpatient clinics
* Clinical administration, included in the sessional time allocation
* Other duties as may be identified to meet the needs of the service
* Cover for colleagues during periods of absence.
* Support in-patient care in conjunction with departmental colleagues.
* Teaching duties as required and take an active part in the Postgraduate Medical Education programme and in the teaching of junior medical & nursing staff, General Practitioners, and other clinical professions.
* Take part in department, regional and national audits.
* Management and development of the service using Quality Improvement Methodology.
Please see additional information regarding the job role in the Stroke Consultant Job Description.
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
* Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required to gain UK. CCT in General & Geriatric Medicine or Neurology or Acute Medicine with subspecialty training in Stroke Medicine
* Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients.
Desirable criteria
* Evidence to demonstrate development, delivery, and management of a quality stroke service.
* Experience of supervising SpRs / specialist trainees.
Skills
Essential criteria
* Wide knowledge, experience, and a high level of competence in rehabilitation medicine
* Knowledge of good medical practice and the General Medical Council requirements.
* Demonstrates a sound knowledge of clinical governance practice.
Desirable criteria
* Computer / IT Research skills.
* Publications in peer review journals.
Qualifications
Essential criteria
* Hold a medical qualification and license to practice with the GMC
* Entry on the GMC Specialist Register in Geriatric Medicine or General or Acute Medicine or Neurology and / or Stroke Medicine via; - CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) - CESR or - European Community Rights (Within 6 months of completing a training programme recognised for the award of CCT or equivalent)
* MRCP or equivalent
Desirable criteria
* MD or equivalent Higher Degree or evidence of relevant research
* Substantial NHS experience
Skills
Essential criteria
* Good communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
* Ability to prioritise workload and use initiative.
* Ability to know own limitations and when to seek appropriate information, support, and advice.
* An ability to cope with stressful situations in a calm and practical way.
* Adheres to high ethical standards.
* Ability to critically review research
* Ability to teach clinical skills.
Experience
Essential criteria
* An understanding of the requirements of Clinical Governance and Audit.
* Ability to develop clinical specialities.
* Experience of teaching undergraduate and post graduate trainees.
* Experience of undertaking audits and presenting their findings.
* Experience of supervision of postgraduate trainees.
interpersonal
Essential criteria
* Approachable manner and flexible attitude, and an ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary team.
* Caring attitude to patients including contributing to improving patient’s experience and involving patients in decisions about their care.
* Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses, and other agencies.
* Willingness to work with consultant colleagues and management to maintain and develop a comprehensive service.
* Is open to different ideas and is willing to learn and develop, seeking new and better ways to do things.
* Works diligently and efficiently to deliver high quality service.
* Ability to work in partnership to deliver a patient centred service, demonstrates an understanding and willingness to embrace user involvement.
* Takes responsibility for delivering results.
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