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Job summary

Main area
Stroke Medicine
Grade
ST3+ level
Contract
Fixed term: 12 months (n/a)
Hours
Full time - 40 hours per week
Job ref
259-MED0673WXH-A
Employer
Barts Health NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Whipps Cross Hospital
Town
London
Salary
£42,321 - £57,570 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
11/08/2024 23:59

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Trust Doctor Registrar(ST3 + Level) in Stroke Medicine

ST3+ level

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

Barts Health supports the Pregnancy Loss Pledge and commits to supporting their staff through the distress of miscarriage.

Job overview

Whipps Cross Hospital

Trust Doctor Registrar(ST3 + Level) in Stroke Medicine  

Fixed Term 1 year

 Barts Health NHS Trust has a vision to be a high performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond.

Whipps Cross University Hospital, part of the Barts Health NHS Trust Group is looking for a fixed-term Trust Registrar (Higher trainee-equivalent) in Stroke Medicine, to join our Acute Stroke Unite based on the Whipps Cross site.

Main duties of the job

Whipps Cross University Hospital, part of the Barts Health NHS Trust Group is looking for a fixed-term Trust Registrar (Higher trainee-equivalent) in Stroke Medicine, to join our Acute Stroke Unite based on the Whipps Cross site.

 

This post offers an exciting opportunity to play a key role in a multi-disciplinary team which focusses on providing excellent care to a diverse population base. It is suitable for doctors who have completed Foundation and Core Medical competencies (or equivalent). The post is ideal for candidates who wish to gain a period of focused experience and training in Stroke Medicine. 

 

 At least MRCP part 1 is essential for this post and full MRCP is desirable.

 Successful applicants will be able to develop individualized educational goals. This post presents excellent opportunities to develop clinical skills and has very high level of consultant supervision. This provides a good educational opportunity and if the post holder is interested, they will be able to gain audit.

Working for our organisation

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.  

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.  

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.  

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Whipps Cross University Hospital, part of the Barts Health NHS Trust Group is looking for a fixed-term Trust Registrar (Higher trainee-equivalent) in Stroke Medicine, to join our Acute Stroke Unite based on the Whipps Cross site.

 

This post offers an exciting opportunity to play a key role in a multi-disciplinary team which focusses on providing excellent care to a diverse population base. It is suitable for doctors who have completed Foundation and Core Medical competencies (or equivalent). The post is ideal for candidates who wish to gain a period of focused experience and training in Stroke Medicine. 

 

 At least MRCP part 1 is essential for this post and full MRCP is desirable.

 

 Successful applicants will be able to develop individualized educational goals. This post presents excellent opportunities to develop clinical skills and has very high level of consultant supervision. This provides a good educational opportunity and if the post holder is interested, they will be able to gain audit.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Progression towards full MRCP or Equivalent Specialist qualification
  • MRCP part 1 is essential for this post.
  • MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
  • Full GMC Registration with License to Practice
Desirable criteria
  • Evidence of participation in research (peer-reviewed publication(s) etc)
  • Full MRCP

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Broad experience in General (Internal) Medicine and medical specialties.
  • Completion of F1/F2 years. At least 24 months experience as medical SHO in appropriate acute medical specialties.
  • Current ALS certificate
Desirable criteria
  • Higher trainee-equivalent experience of working in medical specialities such as stroke or neurology.

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Relevant specialty clinical knowledge: capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge relevant to the job.
  • Clinical judgment: experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk. Knows when to seek help, able to prioritize clinical need.
  • Knowledge of multidisciplinary clinical audit/quality improvement and demonstrable commitment to improving quality of care to patients
  • Understanding of modern medical curricula and commitment to life-long learning
Desirable criteria
  • Extra-curricular activities / achievements relevant to the job

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
  • Experience of supervising medical staff
  • Ability to teach medical students and junior medical and nursing staff.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies

Other

Essential criteria
  • Flexible and co-operative approach to colleagues
  • Self-motivated with an enquiring, critical approach to work
  • Enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure.
  • Good leadership skills

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Green@Barts HealthNHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyLondon Living Wage is a voluntary commitment made by employers, who can become accredited with the Living Wage FoundationPositive about disabled peopleAge positiveInvestors in People: GoldImproving working livesMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Pregnancy Loss PledgeDisability confident employerStonewall equality policy. Equality and justice for lesbians, gay men, bisexual and trans people.Happy to Talk Flexible Working

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Dr Rowlandson Pratt
Job title
Consultant - Clinical Lead
Email address
[email protected]
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