Job summary
The Neurology Department at University Hospitals Sussex is in the throws of an exciting period of development, following the merger of two adjacent hospital Trusts in Sussex, and the relocation of the Neuroscience Department to a new purpose build centre at the Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton.
The Stroke services at University Hospitals Sussex are provided on 3 sites currently, including Worthing General Hospital. The service provides hospital based care for acute stroke patients, including access to thrombolysis and therapies. There is a plan to reconfigure the services at Worthing and Chichester, with the development of an Acute Stroke Centre in Chichester and Comprehensive Stroke Centre at Brighton. This post would continue to support stroke and neurology services in the Trust in Chichester or Brighton.
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and personable consultant to work at Worthing Hospital. The postholder will have the opportunity to develop a specialist interest in neurology, and to help develop and deliver an increasingly complex diagnostic and therapeutic regional neurology service. The postholder will support the existing stroke team on the inpatient ward and with the provision of TIA clinics on that site.
The establishment of University Hospitals Sussex as a new Trust provided the opportunity to better co-ordinate the care of neurology and stroke patients and ensure greater equity of provision of services. This is a welcome strategic development
Main duties of the job
This work will be supported by a medical secretary, appropriate office space and IT.
On Call Commitment:
Additional remuneration for On Call 1 in 8 on stroke rota for WGH and SRH, Category A - 5%, with additional time for unscheduled on-call activity
There is currently no expectation to be on site whilst on-call in evenings and at weekends. If required, time off in lieu or payment will be made upon mutual agreement with the line manager and in line with Trust policy.
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About us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. 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 - 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
for further information relating to this post please refer to the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Experience /Qualifications
Essential
- oBasic medical degree
- oMRCP or equivalent qualification
- oFull GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- oCCT or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
- oEntry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC
Desirable
Clinical Skills & Experience
Essential
- oExperience in Stroke including thrombolysis
- oExperience in General Neurology
Knowledge
Desirable
- Breadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation & Planning
Essential
- oExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
- oUnderstanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
Desirable
- oEvidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Teaching Skills
Essential
- oEvidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Desirable
- Recognised for Teaching Qualification
Career Progression & Personal Attributes
Essential
- Appropriate progression of career to date
Desirable
- oEvidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written
Academic & Research
Essential
- oEvidence of participation in audit
Desirable
- Research experience
- Publications
- Prize and honours
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Address
Worthing Hospital
Worthing
BN11 2DH