Employer: 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Worthing Hospital
Town: Worthing
Salary: £105,504 - £139,882 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 20/01/2025 23:59
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Job Overview
This post will be based at Worthing Hospital. There is a reconfiguration of stroke services across West Sussex underway. From 2027, St Richards Hospital will host the designated Acute Stroke Centre for West Sussex with work underway to create a new purpose-built unit on that hospital site. The stroke service at Worthing will move to St Richard’s Hospital at that time and be hosted in the new purpose-built facility. Alongside the build, the ICB / Trust is investing heavily in expanding the workforce across stroke services and the associated disciplines to deliver this expanded and redesigned service. The Royal Sussex County Hospital is a Comprehensive Stroke Centre, with neurology, neurosurgery and neurophysiology on site. It provides the mechanical thrombectomy service to Sussex patients on weekdays. We also work with the University Hospital Southampton to provide a MT service at weekends for patients attending Worthing pending the expansion of our local service, planned for 2025. We are keen to receive applications from enthusiastic and committed doctors eligible to apply for a consultant position in our team. Stroke is a hyperacute speciality. Main Duties of the Job
Daily work on HASU including attending stroke calls and assessing patients for thrombolysis/thrombectomy. Daily TIA clinics. OP stroke clinic (held weekly but shared between colleagues). There is potential to expand this service including virtual and face-to-face appointments. Attendance at daily board rounds and MDTs. Please note that all the above duties are shared between colleagues to ensure continuity of care for patients and to allow individuals to develop their own sub-speciality interest. On Call Commitment: 1 in 7 weekends and 1 in 7 weekdays. Category A, 5% supplement. There is an expectation that patients will receive a consultant review as soon as possible – either on the day of admission or on the following morning. All stroke physicians have access to secretarial support, shared office space and IT equipment which includes a laptop to support telemedicine on call. The stroke team have access to CT and MR imaging. Stroke medicine is a hyperacute speciality. The timetable is necessarily flexible and flexibility would be expected of any successful appointee. Expected weekday working hours are 8am to 5pm. The ward sessions are varied and may include hyperacute work at the ‘front door’, thrombectomy calls, ward rounds, regular MDTs and daily board rounds. The stroke team is supported by dedicated stroke nurse specialists and a therapy team. Working for Our Organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work-life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves. As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do. We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex. Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities
If you require further information regarding this post, please refer to the attached Job Description and person specification. Person Specification
Experience & Qualifications
Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice. Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC. Clinical Skills & Experience
Acute stroke experience and able to thrombolyse patients independently. Understanding of clinical risk management. Experience of thrombectomy. Experience of general medicine and elderly care. Knowledge
Breadth of experience in and outside specialty. Organisation & Planning
Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams. Understanding of NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints. Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended. Teaching Skills
Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching. Recognised teaching qualification. Academic & Research
Evidence of participation in audit. Research Experience. Publications. Career Progression & Personal Attributes
Appropriate progression of career to date. Evidence of good communication skills both oral and written. Important Information for Applicants Flexible Working:
If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager. DBS Checks:
As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check. We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975. Skilled Worker Visa:
Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for those that meet the Visa and Immigration eligibility criteria. For further information please visit the gov.uk website searching for Skilled Worker. Closing adverts early:
Please apply as early as you're able for this role. In the event of exceptional interest, we may close adverts earlier than specified. UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications. Further Information For help with the application process for non-medical vacancies only, please contact the Resourcing Team by Email: [emailprotected] Employer Certification / Accreditation Badges
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. Applicants are invited to have an informal discussion or to visit the hospital by arrangement with:
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Job Overview
This post will be based at Worthing Hospital. There is a reconfiguration of stroke services across West Sussex underway. From 2027, St Richards Hospital will host the designated Acute Stroke Centre for West Sussex with work underway to create a new purpose-built unit on that hospital site. The stroke service at Worthing will move to St Richard’s Hospital at that time and be hosted in the new purpose-built facility. Alongside the build, the ICB / Trust is investing heavily in expanding the workforce across stroke services and the associated disciplines to deliver this expanded and redesigned service. The Royal Sussex County Hospital is a Comprehensive Stroke Centre, with neurology, neurosurgery and neurophysiology on site. It provides the mechanical thrombectomy service to Sussex patients on weekdays. We also work with the University Hospital Southampton to provide a MT service at weekends for patients attending Worthing pending the expansion of our local service, planned for 2025. We are keen to receive applications from enthusiastic and committed doctors eligible to apply for a consultant position in our team. Stroke is a hyperacute speciality. Main Duties of the Job
Daily work on HASU including attending stroke calls and assessing patients for thrombolysis/thrombectomy. Daily TIA clinics. OP stroke clinic (held weekly but shared between colleagues). There is potential to expand this service including virtual and face-to-face appointments. Attendance at daily board rounds and MDTs. Please note that all the above duties are shared between colleagues to ensure continuity of care for patients and to allow individuals to develop their own sub-speciality interest. On Call Commitment: 1 in 7 weekends and 1 in 7 weekdays. Category A, 5% supplement. There is an expectation that patients will receive a consultant review as soon as possible – either on the day of admission or on the following morning. All stroke physicians have access to secretarial support, shared office space and IT equipment which includes a laptop to support telemedicine on call. The stroke team have access to CT and MR imaging. Stroke medicine is a hyperacute speciality. The timetable is necessarily flexible and flexibility would be expected of any successful appointee. Expected weekday working hours are 8am to 5pm. The ward sessions are varied and may include hyperacute work at the ‘front door’, thrombectomy calls, ward rounds, regular MDTs and daily board rounds. The stroke team is supported by dedicated stroke nurse specialists and a therapy team. Working for Our Organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work-life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves. As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do. We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex. Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities
If you require further information regarding this post, please refer to the attached Job Description and person specification. Person Specification
Experience & Qualifications
Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice. Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC. Clinical Skills & Experience
Acute stroke experience and able to thrombolyse patients independently. Understanding of clinical risk management. Experience of thrombectomy. Experience of general medicine and elderly care. Knowledge
Breadth of experience in and outside specialty. Organisation & Planning
Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams. Understanding of NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints. Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended. Teaching Skills
Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching. Recognised teaching qualification. Academic & Research
Evidence of participation in audit. Research Experience. Publications. Career Progression & Personal Attributes
Appropriate progression of career to date. Evidence of good communication skills both oral and written. Important Information for Applicants Flexible Working:
If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager. DBS Checks:
As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check. We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975. Skilled Worker Visa:
Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for those that meet the Visa and Immigration eligibility criteria. For further information please visit the gov.uk website searching for Skilled Worker. Closing adverts early:
Please apply as early as you're able for this role. In the event of exceptional interest, we may close adverts earlier than specified. UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications. Further Information For help with the application process for non-medical vacancies only, please contact the Resourcing Team by Email: [emailprotected] Employer Certification / Accreditation Badges
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. Applicants are invited to have an informal discussion or to visit the hospital by arrangement with:
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