Job summaryThe post will be based in stroke medicine, supporting ward rounds on the stroke unit and acute thrombolysis sessions and sessions in the TIA clinic. On-call commitments are optional and subject to discussion and agreement with Clinical Director.
This will be supporting the middle grade acute medicine on call rota. Full details on the on call rota can be provided on request, with based to include weekends at a 1:5 frequency and night cover at a 1:15 frequency.There is an option of working in Acute Medicine/General Medicine, along with Stroke to offer flexibility and gain experience.
This is a Full-Time post providing with basic hours of 40 hours per week, but applicants wishing to work part-time are also encouraged to apply and rotas will be adjusted accordingly, and by negotiation with appointees.
Main duties of the jobSupport for Hyper Acute Stroke, Acute Stroke and Rehabilitation wards, to support consultant led ward rounds.Support for acute thrombolysis supported by specialist nursing team and stroke consultant TIA clinics. Frequency of each to be determined by service need following negotiation with successful applicant
About usCalderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust is an exceptional place to work with many amazing teams of hard working and dedicated staff, delivering high standards of patient care. We have made significant changes in the way we work to meet the challenges of the changing NHS.This as an exciting time for our continuing development and we are ensuring that the organisation is fit for purpose by introducing and embedding new skills and behaviours
Our Future PlansThe Department of Health and Social Care has awarded capital funding to invest in local health services at both Calderdale Royal Hospital and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary. This is a significant investment and an opportunity to enhance services for our populations in Calderdale and Huddersfield and West Yorkshire for generations to come. To find out more, please visit Our Future Plans - CHFT (cht.nhs.uk)
Job responsibilitiesSupport for Hyper Acute Stroke, Acute Stroke and Rehabilitation wards, to support consultant led ward rounds.
Support for acute thrombolysis supported by specialist nursing team and stroke consultant TIA clinics
Frequency of each to be determined by service need following negotiation with successful applicant.
For further information please refer to the Job Description attached
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential- MRCP or equivalent
- Applicants must have Full Registration with the General Medical Council and hold a Licence to Practise
DesirableExperience and AchievementsEssential- Must have 4 years post graduate experience including 2 years within the Stroke Specialty
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in all aspects of the Stroke specialty
Desirable- Understanding current issues within Stroke and the future direction of the specialty
- Understanding current issues within the wider NHS
- Attendance at a recognised management course
- Shows ability to work with and lead others across professions
Teaching and TrainingEssential- Experience of and enthusiasm for clinical teaching of postgraduate doctors and non-medical staff.
Desirable- Academic achievements/evidence of familiarity with research methods which have resulted in publications
- Training in clinical and educational supervision
- Attendance at a teaching course
- Formal qualification in teaching/education
Audit and ResearchEssential- Knowledge of Audit principles and evidence of participation in and completion of audit projects
Desirable- Critical Appraisal Skills
- Evidence of knowledge of research methodology
Disposition-Adjustment/Attitude/CommitmentEssential- Good communication and empathy skills with patients
- Evidence of willingness to participate in a multi-disciplinary team environment to provide an integrated service
- Ability to work as a member of a team, both through communication and sharing workload
- Ability to manage high pressure situations e.g. clinical crisis
- Ability to prioritise and organise workload and co-ordinate staff
- Ability to integrate the care of a patient by many and various other clinical staff
- Willingness to work flexibly to deliver clinically effective and cost effective healthcare
Practical/Intellectual Skills/Personal QualitiesDesirable- Evidence of continual learning and development
- Understands self (strengths and weaknesses) and impact of behaviour on others
- Evidence of innovation
- Ability to use a word processor, spreadsheet, presentation software, email and internet browser
GeneralEssential- Eligibility to work in the UK
- Ability to work in various locations throughout the network of services provided by Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
- For areas requiring EPP Clearance (Exposure Prone Procedures), this will also be a requirement of the health screening
- An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required with the Disclosure and Barring Service
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 
