Locum Consultant in Stroke Medicine

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; Leeds; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A major teaching hospital in the UK is seeking a Consultant Geriatrician with an interest in stroke medicine to join their dynamic Stroke and Neurology Service. This post involves leading the Hyperacute Stroke Unit and collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team to ensure high-quality patient care. Candidates must hold an MBBS and GMC registration, with a focus on treating stroke patients and contributing to education and governance. The position may offer part-time applications or job shares.

Qualifications

• Eligible for GMC registration and current licence to practice.
• Up to date and fit to practise safely.
• Demonstrate higher speciality training in complex techniques in stroke medicine.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and leadership to hyperacute stroke unit and acute stroke units.
• Work flexibly assessing and treating patients of all ages with TIA and acute stroke.
• Contribute to education and training of staff in stroke care.

Skills

Clinical experience in Geriatric and Stroke Medicine

Ability to carry out medical research

Education

MBBS or equivalent qualification

MRCP or equivalent qualification

Job description

Job summary

Applications are invited for a consultant post within the Regional Neuroscience Centre. The post is designed for a Consultant Geriatrician with an interest in stroke medicine; however, applications from candidates with a background in acute internal medicine (AIM) / general internal medicine (GIM) as well as an interest in stroke medicine will be considered. This post is to compliment the growing and dynamic Stroke and Neurology Service. For candidates with AIM/GIM accreditation there will be a requirement to contribute to GIM services in the trust to a maximum of 1.19 programmed activities. The post is for 10 Programmed Activities; however, part‑time applications or job shares will be considered.

Main duties of the job

• To provide consultant supervision and leadership to the Hyperacute Stroke Unit (HASU), Acute Stroke Units at the Leeds General Infirmary (LGI) and the rehabilitation unit at Chapel Allerton hospital (c6).
• To work flexibly in a team assessing and treating patients of all ages with TIA and acute stroke.
• To work cooperatively with the team of staff delivering hyperacute treatments, including thrombolysis and mechanical thrombectomy, to ensure effective joint working and highest quality care.
• To support the IT infrastructure which underpins the stroke service and facilitate improved clinical governance and SSNAP data collection.
• To contribute to education and training of staff from a variety of disciplines caring for stroke patients.
• To be an active participant in all Clinical Governance, Service Improvement and Patient Safety work in stroke medicine.
• To provide patients and carers with information and support.
• To work collaboratively with the stroke multi‑disciplinary team to improve patient flow and facilitate decision making for our stroke inpatients.
• To ensure high quality and safe care of stroke patients resulting in excellent clinical outcomes.
• To contribute to the care of general medical/elderly patients as per the agreed job plan (for AIM/GIM accredited candidates).

About us

Leeds Teaching Hospitals is one of the largest teaching hospital trusts in Europe, with access to leading clinical expertise and medical technology. We care for people from all over the country as well as the 780,000 residents of Leeds itself. The Trust has a budget of £1.1 billion. Our 20,000 staff ensure that every year we see and treat over 1,500,000 people in our 2,000 beds or out‑patient settings, comprising 100,000 day cases, 125,000 in‑patients, 260,000 A&E visits and 1,050,000 out‑patient appointments. We operate from 7 hospitals on 5 sites all linked by the same vision, philosophy and culture to be the best for specialist and integrated care. Our vision is based on The Leeds Way, which is a clear statement of who we are and what we believe, founded on values of working that were put forward by our own staff. Our values are: Patient‑centred, Fair, Collaborative, Accountable, Empowered. The Trust is part of WYATT.

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Job responsibilities

This is a post for 4 × locum stroke consultants, based at Leeds General Infirmary, 40 hours per week and 1:13 on‑call rota for hyperacute stroke including thrombolysis and mechanical thrombectomy. For candidates with GIM/AIM accreditation there will also be a session in GIM/AIM likely at our other site, St. James University Hospital. Out‑of‑hours remote on‑call cover is also provided for the stroke rehabilitation unit at Chapel Allerton hospital. Please see attached job description and Person Specification for full details and requirements of these posts.

Person Specification

Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills

Essential

• Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice
• Eligibility to work in the UK
• Is up to date and fit to practise safely

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent qualification
• MRCP or equivalent qualification / demonstration of equivalent experience

Desirable

• Sub‑speciality CCT in Stroke
• CCT in Geriatrics / AIM

Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills

Essential

• Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research.

Experience

Essential

• Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in Geriatric and Stroke Medicine
• Must demonstrate higher speciality training in more complex techniques in stroke medicine
• Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances

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