Specialty Doctor in Stroke Rehabilitation

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; Penarth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent UK health board located in Wales is seeking a qualified medical professional to join their team, focused on delivering holistic care to stroke patients. The role includes conducting ward rounds, participating in patient reviews, and working with a multidisciplinary team. Essential qualifications include an MBBS degree and full registration with the General Medical Council. The ideal candidate will have experience in clinical audit and teaching, contributing to both patient care and professional development.

Qualifications

• Completed four years of postgraduate training in a relevant specialty.
• Must have full registration with the General Medical Council.

Responsibilities

• Provide multidisciplinary care to stroke patients.
• Conduct ward rounds and patient reviews.
• Assist in the acute stroke unit.

Skills

Clinical audit experience

Effective communication

Engagement in clinical governance

Teaching experience

Education

MBBS or recognized equivalent

Full GMC registration

Job description

Main duties of the job

The aim of SRC is to provide a holistic, multidisciplinary, rehabilitation-driven and ongoing care service to stroke patients, to maximise their recovery, functional independence and psychological wellbeing after stroke. In addition, SRC cares for a cohort of severely frail patients whose needs often encompass an End-of-Life Care approach which can be complex, intense, unstable or unpredictable.

You will join a team of Consultant Geriatricians, Stroke Physicians, Resident Doctors and wider Nursing and multidisciplinary Colleagues in delivering this model of care.

About us

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.

Our mission is Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together, and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Schedule details: The role includes weekday duties and optional weekend and on‑call coverage. Daytime hours are typically from 9 to 1 and 1 to 5 with ward rounds, patient reviews, MDT meetings, SPA sessions, outpatient clinics, and assistance on the 18‑bed acute stroke unit and 38‑bed rehabilitation centre. Weekend and out‑of‑hours on‑call duties are optional and may form part of a 7‑day cover model with time off in lieu.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

• MBBS or recognised equivalent
• Full registration (and with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council at time of appointment
• Applicants shall have completed at least four years' full‑time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part‑time or flexible basis), at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty, or as a fixed‑term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty, or shall have equivalent experience and competencies
• Applicants that are either partially or non‑UK trained will be required to show evidence of equivalence to UK qualifications

Desirable

• Academic excellence (prizes, merits, distinctions etc.)
• Higher degree e.g. FRCP Part 1 or evidence of equivalent qualification.

Clinical Effectiveness, Teaching & Research

Essential

• Experience of conducting clinical audit
• Ability to use the evidence base and clinical audit to support decision‑making
• Evidence of engaging in clinical governance: reporting errors and learning from errors
• An understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives and issues
• Evidence of interest in, and experience of, teaching, where required in the post
• If appropriate, demonstrates an understanding of the principles of research

Desirable

• Evidence of involvement in clinical audit
• Assessment of emergencies
• Commitment to Clinical Risk Management and Clinical Governance
• Commitment to teaching both medical and non‑medical staff

Communication and Language Skills

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively with clinical colleagues, colleagues in pathology, support staff, patients and relatives
• Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English
• For most non‑EEA applicants, there is a requirement for appropriate scores in the academic International English Language Test System (IELTS) and Occupational English Test (OET).

Desirable

• if appropriate, ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries.

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