24/7 Stroke Thrombectomy Lead & Teaching Consultant

The Methodist Church in Britain; West Alvington; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust seeks a locum stroke consultant to support expanding thrombectomy services toward 24/7 provision for the South West Peninsula. The post involves out-of-hours thrombolysis advice, weekend hyperacute unit cover, and teaching across the multidisciplinary team.

Entry to the GMC Specialist Register is required, with a proposed CCT date within six months of interview. The role may be full-time or shared with another department, with opportunities for education

Qualifications

• CCT in a medical specialty, or CESR, or European Community rights.
• Proposed CCT date within 6 months of interview.
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register.
• Experience in stroke management, teaching and leadership roles.

Responsibilities

• Expand thrombectomy service to 24/7 provision for the South West Peninsula.
• Provide out-of-hours advice on thrombolysis and thrombectomy through a regional stroke network.
• Cover weekend shifts on the hyperacute stroke unit (no more than 1 weekend in 7).
• Join the consultant body and multidisciplinary team in the regional neuroscience centre.
• Medically manage the department and participate in rota coordination and committees.
• Teach medical students, residents, nurses and allied health professionals, including ACPs.
• Develop sub-specialty interests in stroke, education and clinical research.

Skills

Team working skills

Ability to delegate

NHS governance

GMC registration

Education

CCT in medical specialty

CESR

European Community rights

Job description

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust seeks a locum stroke consultant to support expanding thrombectomy services toward 24/7 provision for the South West Peninsula. The post involves out-of-hours thrombolysis advice, weekend hyperacute unit cover, and teaching across the multidisciplinary team.

Entry to the GMC Specialist Register is required, with a proposed CCT date within six months of interview. The role may be full-time or shared with another department, with opportunities for education