Isle of Wight NHS Trust rjv4hFS9
This full-time position is open to part-time or job-share candidates, and responsibilities include diagnosing and treating stroke patients, delivering thrombolysis, supervising junior staff, participating in clinical audits, and contributing to research projects. The trust emphasises values of compassion, accountability, respect, and inclusivity in their operations and encourages applicants with a commitment to these principles. Interested candidates are advised to review the attached person specification to align their qualifications with the expected criteria.
This is a new post for a Stroke Specialist Doctor to join us on the Isle of Wight. The right candidate will be enthusiastic and inspirational, supporting patients across the whole stroke pathway. This will include patients presenting at ED with Stroke symptoms, HASU support, inpatient ward rounds and TIA/Stroke Clinic. We work closely with our partners in Portsmouth where there are opportunities for shared learning, and MDT working. We also work with Southampton for patients requiring transfer for mechanical thrombectomy. The trust has consistently maintained a high rating for its SSNAP score and is proud of its rating for thrombolysis and diagnostics. Join us as we look to expand our HASU and redesign our Stroke Unit to enable improved patient experience,
This is a full-time position but candidates wishing to work part-time or in a job-share are encouraged to apply. If a part-time or job-share person is appointed modification of the job plan will be discussed with the appointee on a personal basis.
Please note this job description is currently with the Royal College for approval
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
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Key Duties of the Post
1. Working with colleagues at both St. Marys Hospital and the Queen Alexandra Hospital, contribute to the delivery of a comprehensive and high-quality Hyper-acute, Acute and Stroke Rehabilitation Service.
2. Manage their time and prioritise and time-manage effectively in response to departmental activity. Take a critical approach to own medical practice, looking for opportunities to make improvements in the care of patients and share with others.
3. Responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of patients who present with Stroke and Stroke mimic symptoms and appropriate referral to other clinical and non-clinical colleagues including primary care colleagues, as appropriate.
4. Manage hyper acute Stroke including the delivery of thrombolysis to patients in line with protocols.
5. Undertake trans-ischaemic and outpatient clinics and ward work as per job plan collaborating with colleagues in relation to progressing patient care from admission to discharge.
6. Participating in multi-disciplinary meetings as scheduled in the job plan.
7. Undertake the clinical supervision of junior medical and other clinical staff sharing specialist knowledge and expertise.
8. Engage in medical audit and other clinical effectiveness activities, the Trusts Clinical Governance processes and in CPD is provided in job plans and attendance at audit and other governance meetings is mandatory.
9. Work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary colleagues across the Partnership to deliver effective clinical care, looking for continuous improvement in line with clinical strategy.
10. Contribute to existing research projects and clinical trials undertaken within the service.
11. Providing cover for colleagues annual leave and other authorised absences as appropriate.
See Job Description for further details
Job description is currently with Royal College for approval
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