Job summary
Whipps Cross Hospital
Trust Doctor Registrar(ST3 + Level) in Stroke Medicine
Fixed Term 1 year
Barts Health NHS Trust has a vision to be a high performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond.
Whipps Cross University Hospital, part of the Barts Health NHS Trust Group is looking for a fixed-term Trust Registrar (Higher trainee-equivalent) in Stroke Medicine, to join our Acute Stroke Unite based on the Whipps Cross site.
Main duties of the job
Whipps Cross University Hospital, part of the Barts Health NHS Trust Group is looking for a fixed-term Trust Registrar (Higher trainee-equivalent) in Stroke Medicine, to join our Acute Stroke Unite based on the Whipps Cross site.
This post offers an exciting opportunity to play a key role in a multi-disciplinary team which focusses on providing excellent care to a diverse population base. It is suitable for doctors who have completed Foundation and Core Medical competencies (or equivalent). The post is ideal for candidates who wish to gain a period of focused experience and training in Stroke Medicine.
At least MRCP part 1 is essential for this post and full MRCP is desirable.
Successful applicants will be able to develop individualized educational goals. This post presents excellent opportunities to develop clinical skills and has very high level of consultant supervision. This provides a good educational opportunity and if the post holder is interested, they will be able to gain audit.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Whipps Cross University Hospital, part of the Barts Health NHS Trust Group is looking for a fixed-term Trust Registrar (Higher trainee-equivalent) in Stroke Medicine, to join our Acute Stroke Unite based on the Whipps Cross site.
This post offers an exciting opportunity to play a key role in a multi-disciplinary team which focusses on providing excellent care to a diverse population base. It is suitable for doctors who have completed Foundation and Core Medical competencies (or equivalent). The post is ideal for candidates who wish to gain a period of focused experience and training in Stroke Medicine.
At least MRCP part 1 is essential for this post and full MRCP is desirable.
Successful applicants will be able to develop individualized educational goals. This post presents excellent opportunities to develop clinical skills and has very high level of consultant supervision. This provides a good educational opportunity and if the post holder is interested, they will be able to gain audit.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Progression towards full MRCP or Equivalent Specialist qualification
- MRCP part 1 is essential for this post.
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
- Full GMC Registration with License to Practice
Desirable
- Evidence of participation in research (peer-reviewed publication(s) etc)
- Full MRCP
Experience
Essential
- Broad experience in General (Internal) Medicine and medical specialties.
- Completion of F1/F2 years. At least 24 months experience as medical SHO in appropriate acute medical specialties.
- Current ALS certificate
Desirable
- Higher trainee-equivalent experience of working in medical specialities such as stroke or neurology.
Knowledge
Essential
- Relevant specialty clinical knowledge: capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge relevant to the job.
- Clinical judgment: experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk. Knows when to seek help, able to prioritize clinical need.
- Knowledge of multidisciplinary clinical audit/quality improvement and demonstrable commitment to improving quality of care to patients
- Understanding of modern medical curricula and commitment to life-long learning
Desirable
- Extra-curricular activities / achievements relevant to the job
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Experience of supervising medical staff
- Ability to teach medical students and junior medical and nursing staff.
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
Other
Essential
- Flexible and co-operative approach to colleagues
- Self-motivated with an enquiring, critical approach to work
- Enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure.
- Good leadership skills
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
Barts Health NHS Trust
Address
Whipps Cross Hospital
Whipps Cross Road
London
E11 1NR