Trust Doctor - StR Lower Neurology

The successful applicant will work as part of an enthusiastic team and the position provides good exposure to acute and general neurology and stroke medicine. The Neurology department takes acute admissions 365 days of the year. Most acute neurological problems including all acute stroke patients are admitted directly under the care of the Neurologists.

Main duties of the job

The appointed doctor will have the opportunity to attend and be educationally involved in a minimum of 3 Consultant and 1 Specialist Registrar ward rounds per week. He/she will take an equal share in the management of patients within the Neurology Department and be actively involved in both acute take and elective admissions taking responsibility in turn for acute neurology admissions and GP calls, and elective admissions to the department. The post-holder will also have the opportunity to be part of the stroke team that is involved in acute stroke treatment such as thrombolysis and caring for patients in the acute stroke unit. It is envisaged that each of the teams will work together to assist each other with ward duties.

About us

We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment manager for this post who will put you in touch with the recruitment team. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.

Job responsibilities

The appointed doctor will have the opportunity to attend and be educationally involved in a minimum of 3 Consultant and 1 Specialist Registrar ward rounds per week. He/she will take an equal share in the management of patients within the Neurology Department and be actively involved in both acute take and elective admissions taking responsibility in turn for acute neurology admissions and GP calls, and elective admissions to the department. The post-holder will also have the opportunity to be part of the stroke team that is involved in acute stroke treatment such as thrombolysis and caring for patients in the acute stroke unit. It is envisaged that each of the teams will work together to assist each other with ward duties.

Person Specification Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• At least 12 months working experience after full GMC registration with a license to practise
• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• Experience working in the NHS or completion of a NHS clinical attachment

Clinical Skills - Knowledge & Experience

• Appropriate knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems Previous experience in Neurology/ Stroke
• Previous working experience in neurology or stroke medicine
• MRCP Part 1 or full MRCP

Academic/Research Skills

• Demonstrates understanding of research, including the awareness of ethical issues
• Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence based practice, patient safety and clinical quality improvement initiatives
• Demonstrates knowledge of evidence-informed practice
• Evidence of relevant academic & research achievements, e.g. degrees, prizes, awards, distinctions, publications, presentations, other achievements
• Evidence of involvement in an audit project, a quality improvement project, formal research project or other activity
• focussing on patient safety and clinical improvement
• that demonstrates an interest in and commitment to the specialty
• Evidence of interest and experience in teaching

Communication Skills

• Demonstrates clarity in written / spoken communication & capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation
• Able to build rapport, listen, persuade & negotiate

Problem Solving & Decision Making

• Capacity to use logical / lateral thinking to solve problems / make decisions, indicating an analytical / scientific approach

Managing Others & Team Involvement:

• Able to work in multi professional teams
• Ability to show leadership, make decisions, organise and motivate other team members for the benefit of patients through, for example, audit and quality improvement projects

Management and Leadership Skills

• Evidence of involvement in management commensurate with experience
• Evidence of effective multidisciplinary team working and leadership supported by multi-source feedback or other workplace-based assessments
• Evidence of effective leadership in and outside medicine

Organisation & Planning

• Capacity to manage/prioritise time and information effectively
• Evidence of thoroughness (is well prepared, shows self-discipline / commitment, is punctual and meets deadlines)

Coping with Pressure and managing uncertainty

• Capacity to operate under pressure
• Demonstrates initiative & resilience to cope with changing circumstances
• Is able to deliver good clinical care in the face of uncertainty

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

University Hospitals NHS Trust Derriford Hospital

University Hospitals NHS Trust Derriford Hospital