Overview
A dynamic and innovative Consultant, who has a special interest in Stroke, is invited to join our team at Chesterfield Royal Hospital. Our post will suit someone with ambition, drive and passion who will work collaboratively with us and our regional colleagues.
You will have supervisory skills, and a commitment to providing education and training for our medical workforce, students and wider clinical team.
You will have completed broad based general medical training along with specific training in Stroke medicine and have gained CCT or be within six months of obtaining this. We are happy to consider flexible working options.
Responsibilities
Role: Depending on experience, you may wish to develop a sub-specialist interest within Stroke medicine along with opportunities to undertake a more varied role, which could include:
* Potential to continue other speciality work - i.e. in Acute Medicine
* A lead role for MECD in Undergraduate Medical Education
* Take independent responsibility for care of stroke patients in all elements of the pathway, engage fully with the clinical MDT, and provide expert clinical opinion and leadership for the service.
There is no requirement to be part of the consultant on call rota, however there is opportunity to contribute to the 7-day Stroke and Geriatrics provisions, which comprises weekend work on the Acute Frailty Unit and Eastwood ward.
Benefits and area
Our staff enjoy a range of benefits including on-site parking, local discounts, on-site Café and Amazon lockers. There is a cycle-to-work scheme along with electric vehicle charging points. A hub dedicated to the health and wellbeing of our staff with rooms for mindfulness, gym and shower facilities and different programmes to keep you active.
Chesterfield is a thriving market town with access to the Peak District National Park, excellent road and rail links, and proximity to airports. Derbyshire offers outdoor activities, historic sites, and easy day trips.
How to apply / contacts
For further information please see the attached job description and person specification. For informal visits contact:
Name: Professor Ganesh Subramanian
Job title: Clinical Lead
Email: ganesh.subramanian5@nhs.net
Dr Katy Shuker
Divisional Clinical Director
Medicine and Emergency Care Division
Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Tel: (01246) 513099
Mr Kevin Sargen
Medical Director
Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Tel: (01246) 513756
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Consulting, Information Technology, and Sales
Industries
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