Job overview
This is a Full-Time post providing 10 Programmed Activities (PAs), but applicants wishing to work part-time are also encouraged to apply and job plans will be adjusted accordingly, and by negotiation with appointees.
The post will be based in stroke medicine, supporting ward rounds on the stroke unit and acute thrombolysis sessions and sessions in the TIA clinic. On call commitments will be supporting the middle grade acute medicine on call rota. Full details on the on call rota can be provided on request, it includes a 1 in 23 participation in the rota.
If candidates are wishing to pursue a joint Stroke plus another speciality post please apply.
Main duties of the job
Support for Hyper Acute Stroke, Acute Stroke and Rehabilitation wards, to support consultant led ward rounds. Support for acute thrombolysis supported by specialist nursing team and stroke consultant TIA clinics. Frequency of each to be determined by service need following negotiation with successful applicant
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post holders will work within the Stroke medicine specialty. The trust encourages staff to work as a team with other colleagues and take full part in the work. Participation in the on-call rota is negotiable.
For further information please refer to the Job Description attached
Person specification
General
Essential
- Eligibility to work in the UK
- Ability to work in various locations throughout the network of services provided by Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
- For areas requiring EPP Clearance (Exposure Prone Procedures), this will also be a requirement of the health screening
- An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required with the Disclosure and Barring Service
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCP or equivalent
- Applicants must have Full Registration with the General Medical Council and hold a Licence to Practise
Desirable
- Relevant higher degree
Audit and Research
Essential
- Knowledge of Audit principles and evidence of participation in and completion of audit projects
Desirable
- Critical Appraisal Skills
- Evidence of knowledge of research methodology
Teaching and Training
Essential
- Experience of and enthusiasm for clinical teaching of postgraduate doctors and non-medical staff.
Desirable
- Academic achievements/evidence of familiarity with research methods which have resulted in publications
- Training in clinical and educational supervision
- Attendance at a teaching course
- Formal qualification in teaching/education
Experience and Achievements
Essential
- Must have 4 years post graduate experience including 1 years within the Stroke Specialty
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in all aspects of the Stroke specialty
Desirable
- Understanding current issues within Stroke and the future direction of the specialty
- Understanding current issues within the wider NHS
- Attendance at a recognised management course
- Shows ability to work with and lead others across professions
Disposition-Adjustment/Attitude/Commitment
Essential
- Good communication and empathy skills with patients
- Evidence of willingness to participate in a multi-disciplinary team environment to provide an integrated service
- Ability to work as a member of a team, both through communication and sharing workload
- Ability to manage high pressure situations e.g. clinical crisis
- Ability to prioritise and organise workload and co-ordinate staff
- Ability to integrate the care of a patient by many and various other clinical staff
- Willingness to work flexibly to deliver clinically effective and cost effective healthcare
Practical/Intellectual Skills/Personal Qualities
Desirable
- Evidence of continual learning and development
- Understands self (strengths and weaknesses) and impact of behaviour on others
- Evidence of innovation
- Ability to use a word processor, spreadsheet, presentation software, email and internet browser
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This advert is for Trust Doctor ST3+ in Stroke Medicine with Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust in Huddersfield, North East and Yorkshire, England. It is listed as a Senior Medical doctor Stroke Medicine role. The advertised salary is £67,325 - £76,582 per annum. The contract type is 24 months (Fixed term 24 months). The application deadline is 24 Jul 2026.
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