Description
Barts Health NHS Trust is seeking a dynamic individual to lead the team as a Locum Consultant in Stroke Medicine at Whipps Cross University Hospital, part of Barts Health NHS Trust in North East London.
The successful candidate will be responsible for providing high-quality clinical care to patients, developing the integrated care model, and supporting trainees.
The stroke patient pathway is an integral part of Barts Health's policy to deliver high-quality modern stroke care across three sites: Royal London Hospital (RLH), Whipps Cross University Hospital (WXUH), and Newham Hospital.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading the team with ideas and enthusiasm
- Providing excellent clinical care to patients
- Developing the integrated care model
- Supporting trainees
- Working as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Communicating effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses, and other agencies
- Managing staff and resources effectively
- Teaching medical students and junior medical and nursing staff
The ideal candidate will have:
- MRCP or equivalent specialist qualification
- Full GMC registration with a license to practice
- Experience in stroke medicine (at equivalent level to Stroke CCST)
- Experience in thrombolysis
- Detailed knowledge of geriatrics and stroke
- Understanding of modern medical curricula and commitment to life-long learning
The post is offered on a 6-month fixed-term contract, with a salary range of £113,565 to £150,569 per annum.
Job Requirements:
- Qualifications: MRCP or Equivalent Specialist qualification, Full GMC Registration with license to practice
- Experience: Stroke experience (at equivalent level to Stroke CCST), Experience in Thrombolysis
- Knowledge: Detailed knowledge of Geriatrics - G(I)M and stroke of the specialist skills required for this post, Knowledge of multidisciplinary clinical audit and demonstrable commitment to improving quality of care to patients
- Skills: Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs nurses and other agencies, Ability to manage staff and resources effectively
Desirable Requirements:
- Evidence of participation in research (peer-reviewed publications etc.)
- Experience of Multidisciplinary Stroke services
- Ability to organize and deliver a teaching programme