Job overview
Please note that this vacancy will close when we receive sufficient completed applications.
Applications are invited for a Consultant posts, totalling 10 PAs, based at The James Cook University Hospital in Middlesbrough.
This is a new post and the successful applicant will join a dedicated team of stroke and neurology consultants providing stroke, neurology and associated rehab services. This will include outpatient clinics, ward rounds, consultations on other wards and the associated administrative duties. A special interest in dystonia and spasticity, supplementing the existing interests of colleagues, is preferred. Research and academic activity are encouraged.
Main duties of the job
The appointed consultant(s) will:
1. Maintain the highest clinical standards in the practice of Neurology and Neurophysiology.
2. Cover for colleagues annual leave and other authorised absences.
3. Provide professional supervision and management of resident medical staff.
4. Be actively involved in the management of the department including attendance at the fortnightly Consultant/Directorate meetings and regular consultant away days.
5. Take part in annual appraisals (mandatory for all Consultants), carried out by the Clinical Director. Appropriate time and assistance will be provided for preparation.
6. Active involvement in audit.
7. Involvement in research - Joint research projects are undertaken with both the University of Teesside (University of the Year 2009) and Durham University and involvement in the further development of research links.
8. Continuing professional development.
9. Any other duties which may be required.
Working for our organisation
The proximity of each element of the neuroscience service, as well as co-location with critical care and a full range of secondary and tertiary services, has led to excellent working relationships and facilitates high quality patient care.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.
Person specification
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
Essential criteria
10. Evidence of clinical audit
Desirable criteria
11. Evidence of research or innovative service development
12. IT skills
QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential criteria
13. Full GMC registration
14. MRCP or equivalent
15. Relevant CCT or those on the specialist register through CESR or European Community Rights or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by PMETB/GMC by date of AAC)
16. Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC
Desirable criteria
17. MD or PhD
18. Training in appraisal techniques or educational supervision
19. Management training
Experience
Essential criteria
20. Substantive experience of stroke management in OP and IP settings.
21. Relevant experience in any declared specialist interest pertinent to the post
Desirable criteria
22. Evidence of management and administration experience
23. Experience in counselling
Disclosure and Barring Checks (DBS)
It is now the policy of South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who are new to the Trust who require DBS clearance for the post they have been offered, are required to pay the cost of their DBS. The method of payment for this is via salary deduction from your first month's pay.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. We welcome applications from the Black and Minority Ethnic (BAME) Network; LGBT+ Network; Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions Network, Faith Network, Childless not by Choice Network and the Menopause Support Group.
As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you.
If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at
Right to Work in the UK
The Trust welcomes applications from all candidates who meet the criteria for the role. Please note that from January 2021, to work in the UK all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply can self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship here Work in the UK - (.
Please provide full and accurate details of your current immigration status on the application form. Your current immigration status will not be considered as part of the shortlisting or interview process.
Please note that not everyone needs a Skilled Worker visa. If you are applying for a vacancy in health or adult social care, you may be eligible to apply for the Health and Care Worker visa instead.
We are able to offer sponsorship for a Health and Care Worker or Skilled Worker visa, subject to candidate and position eligibility. Please review the job eligibility guidance for skilled workers here: Skilled Worker visa: Your job - ( and for the Health and Care Worker visa here: Skilled Worker visa: eligible healthcare and education jobs - (
Please note: if the job you are applying for does not meet the eligibility criteria above, we will be unable to offer you sponsorship and you will need to explore whether you may be eligible to apply for an alternative immigration route which will secure your right to work in the UK before you apply. If you are in the UK already on a visa, please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post.
The Trust encourages and supports all applicants to be fully vaccinated against both COVID19 and influenza.
Please be aware, there are occasions where some vacancies may close prior to the closing date advertised. This will only happen where sufficient applications are received AND will be made evident on the job advert.
Please note if you are successfully shortlisted, we will contact you via the email address that you have applied from so please ensure you check your emails regularly.
Existing employees of South Tees NHS Foundation Trust currently on the Redeployment Register, who meet the essential criteria for this post, will be shortlisted and interviewed prior to all other applicants.