Overview
West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust wishes to appoint a Consultant Stroke Physician. This post will be primarily based at Watford General Hospital where all clinical sessions will occur. The successful candidate will join a dynamic, friendly stroke team of three Substantive Stroke Consultants and be part of the larger medicine for the Elderly department.
The appointee will provide 8.5 programmed activities (PAs) of inpatient and outpatient services, including support of the thrombolysis service (9:00–17:00), provision of ward rounds on the hyper-acute and acute Stroke Unit and participation in Stroke outpatient and TIA clinics. There is 1 SPA flexibility and an additional 0.5 SPA (2 in total per week) if you agree to help supervise trainees. This aligns with the Trust’s flexible working agenda and recognition of the contribution of this group of staff to patients and colleagues.
Responsibilities
* Providing a service at Watford General Hospital with responsibility for prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness, and the proper functioning of the department.
* Liaising with Consultants in Emergency Medicine, Medicine, Care of the Elderly, and Integrated Care Boards to ensure patients receive optimal management consistently across the Trust.
* Covering for colleagues’ annual leave and other authorised absences.
* Working in clinical and other domains within Care of the Elderly/Medicine as required, including attendance at departmental educational and management meetings.
* Supervising and managing junior medical staff.
* Carrying out teaching, examinations and accreditation of junior staff and contributing to undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing medical education locally and nationally.
* Participating in medical audit, the Trust’s Clinical Governance processes and CPD.
* Managerial and budgetary responsibilities where appropriate.
* Undertaking additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels.
Qualifications
* Essential: MBBS or Basic Medical Degree; MRCP or equivalent.
* Desirable: Stroke CCT; Subspeciality entry.
Details
Job locations: Watford General Hospital, Watford, WD18 0HB
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year PA
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 360-A-1124
Job description
A formal job plan will be agreed between the appointee and their Clinical Lead and Clinical Director, on behalf of the Divisional and Medical Director, three months after the commencement date of the appointee. This will be signed by the Chief Executive and will be effective from the commencement date of the appointment.
About us
We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imaging models of care, working with partners and advancing digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority, as is innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together; our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. We offer flexible working options to support work-life balance.
If you have a disability or long-term health condition and require support, please contact westherts.recruitment@nhs.net. If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving, please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form.
If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Requirements and Sponsorship
UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Disclosure: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and will require a DBS check.
Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered alongside all other applications.
UK visa and overseas checks: Guidance on criminal records checks for overseas applicants is available and should be reviewed prior to applying.
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