Consultant in Stroke with General Internal Medicine

Job summary An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a Stroke Consultant within our Trust, offering a dynamic role that also incorporates aspects of General Internal Medicine. The role will be 8DCCC-2SPA with an additional for partiicpation in the Surrey Stroke Telemedicine Rota and for taking part in the GIM Rota.This position is ideal for ambitious, aspirational and driven individuals who are committed to restoring the NHS to its full potential, prioritising proactive health improvement over reactive illness treatment. At the heart of this role is the opportunity to make a real impact, both locally and nationally, through collaboration with regional networks and beyond.As a Stroke Consultant, you will have the chance to lead and innovate, driving forward cutting-edge approaches to care that optimise inpatient flow, enhance outpatient outcomes, and deliver exceptional patient care. You will play a key role in transforming how stroke care is delivered, ensuring the highest standards of care.We are looking for candidates with a broad skill set and the ability to adapt to the evolving demands of this dynamic position. If you are a multi-skilled professional, eager to shape the future of stroke care and contribute to the broader mission of improving health outcomes, we would love to hear from you. Main duties of the job Deliver Clinical, Educational, Managerial Services of the highest professional standard at Consultant Level to the DepartmentWork with existing consultants and the multi-disciplinary team to provide a high quality well-led service for patients of Ashford & St Peters, including the diagnosis, investigations, treatment, and management of patients, in accordance with Trust policies and practices.Deliver Direct Clinical Care to patients, through all parts of the Department assisting clinical decision-making and sharing equally in the workload.The Consultant team will provide comprehensive senior clinical cover to the Department.Assessment of patientsProvide consultant cover in ward rounds, multi-disciplinary team meetings, clinics.Consultant cover time required, Consultants will be expected to review all potential admissions and develop rapid assessment triage strategies to ensure early investigations and disposition of patients is achieved.The new consultant will be expected to take a keen interest in Stroke / Stroke Mimics / TIA (including 24/7 Tele-Stroke Service).Participate in the Surrey Stroke Telemedicine Rota (1 in every 12 days).Participate in the GIM Rota (see Job Description for further details). About us Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond.Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey.We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities.Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at Ashford & St Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust with our strong commitment to staff health and wellbeing. We are committed to providing continuous professional development, staff benefits and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.Please see the supporting links which you can find on the right-hand side of this job advert. There is guidance on how to make an application on NHS Jobs as well as more information about joining the ASPH TeamAlthough it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible. Job description Job responsibilities To have continuing responsibility for the care of patients in their charge and to undertake the administrative duties associated with their care in stroke medicineTo work closely with consultant colleagues in the A&E department to continually improve the management of stroke patients.To work jointly with Divisional colleagues to ensure the Trust achieves the 4-hour waiting time target and all other relevant clinical quality indicators for patientsTo have a clear understanding of commissioning and contracting of stroke services, and of regional stroke strategy.To undertake prospective cover of team colleagues to ensure that cover is provided during periods of leaveWill be expected to share equally in the workload of the department.Will be encouraged to undertake research and develop special interests within the limits of clinical and laboratory service workload.Will undertake continuing medical education and in doing so will utilise the study leave entitlement which will be appropriately funded.Will engage in appropriate professional development, including indicating if mentoring or other support would be of benefitWill participate in clinical audit activities of the department and hospitals, and as appropriate ensure that proper records are completed for this purpose. The Trust has a clinical governance manager who is responsible for audits and also an audit department which helps us with the audit process. We also have a monthly clinical governance meeting whereby audits are discussedWill participate in the professional training of staff in the department, both medical and non-medical and contribute as required to teaching sessions for other hospital staff including undergraduate and postgraduate medical staff, as well as education and supervision of the junior medical staff.Will participate as required in departmental staff appraisal. The Trust has allocated appraisers and all clinical leads are appraisers.Will adopt a continuing responsibility for the care of patients in their charge and in partnership with other consultant colleagues working in the speciality for the proper function of the department.Will undertake any other duties appropriate for a consultant.Any changes will be by negotiation and will be reflected in the job plans of the team.Have a continuing responsibility for the care of patients in his/her charge, ensuring safe handover as appropriate.Engage fully with the care of patients outside the department and provide a prompt opinion on request from consultant colleagues in other specialties.Engage with medical, nursing, management, and all relevant co-workers in the delivery of department objectives: to provide clinical leadership, improve the patient experience; ensure the highest quality clinical care.Actively participate in and support other staff with education, research, audit, and clinical governance activities involving a multi-disciplinary workforce across the departmentParticipate in the professional training of the staff in the department, both medical and non-medical, and contribute as required to teaching sessions for other hospital staff as well as undergraduate and postgraduate staff, including supervision of junior medical staff. Teaching and training will require verification of teaching certificationSupport recruitment, appraisal, development, and mentoring activities to a multi-disciplinary, multi-professional team.Undertake any other duties appropriate for a consultant. Person Specification Experience Essential Providing direct clinical care in stroke and general internal medicine, utilising collaborative approaches Desirable Leading a change or innovation in the workplace with a multi-disciplinary team Qualifications Essential Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training (or CCT) by the time of taking up the post or be accredited for inclusion on the General Medical Councils Specialist Register. Fully registered with the General Medical Council. Skills Essential Highly skilled in the management and treatment of patients admitted to the specialty. Ability to work constructively in a multidisciplinary team, be flexible and responsive to the needs of colleagues Ability to manage competing demands in a busy acute environment and cope and manage own emotions under stress Desirable Evidence of ability to continuously improve patient and staff experience Research Essential Evidence of research, particularly in collaboration with other clinicians Willingness to continue participate in research Desirable Ability to supervise postgraduate research Publication in peer reviewed journals Leadership and Management Essential Evidence of previous active participation in leadership and management activities Desirable Experience of managing budgets and staff Teaching Essential Medical and non-medical undergraduate and postgraduate teaching experience Teaching and training will require verification of teaching certification