Consultant in Neurology with Interest in Stroke

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Consultant Neurologist to join the Neurosciences Department at King''s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. We are looking for a forward thinking and energetic neurologist to be part of the team delivering hyperacute, acute stroke services and neurology on the Denmark Hill (DH) site.The Stroke service at Denmark Hill comprises a 12 bedded Hyper Acute Stroke Unit (HASU) and a 16 bedded Stroke Unit (SU). We see about 1300 acute stroke patients per year at the DH HASU, and provide a 24/7 thrombolysis and with St George''s Hospital run a 24/7 Thrombectomy centre for South East London and Kent on the Denmark Hill site.We have a well-developed tertiary neurology in-patient service at King''s and are developing acute neurology on the Denmark Hill site. We also have a rotarised system of daily neurovascular clinics.King''s is part of King''s Health Partners, an Academic Health Science Centre and is also one of the four Major Trauma Centres in London. New academic initiatives in Clinical Neuroscience on the Denmark Hill campus also make this an exciting time to join us.Main duties of the job1 in 8 HASU cover undertaking daily ward rounds and reviewing new stroke admissions and supporting the thrombolysis and thrombectomy serviceAcute neurology or daily acute neurology clinic coverStroke follow-up clinicsContribution to clinical governance and service development helping to shape service delivery and quality improvement.The post requires strong clinical leadership, organisational ability, and clear communication skills to work effectively with the wider multi-professional team. This is a rewarding and flexible role, with scope to new perspectives on service innovation and improvement.About us

King''s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK''s largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our vision to be bold, brilliant people, outstanding care, leaders in research, innovation and education, diversity, equality and inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King''s to another level.We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.King''s is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone''s contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust''s carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.Job description

Job responsibilities

Together with other colleagues, to provide a high quality care service to patients. This includes all aspects of treatment and relevant management duties for the proper functioning of theShared responsibility with other colleagues for providing 24 hours, 7 days a week cover for the Unit on a rota basis. Responsible also for covering colleagues periods of annual leave and short-term sickness as detailed in your contractProvide clinical supervision of junior medical/dental practitioners as a shared responsibility with other consultant colleagues.Responsible for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required and contributing to CPD and clinical governance initiatives.Responsible for outpatient clinic commitments in peripheral hospitals as agreed with the Care Groups management team where part of the service structureContribute to the Care Groups research interests in accordance with the Trusts RandD frameworkContribute to the audit programmes, Morbidity and Mortality, Clinical Governance programmes and Learning from DeathsTake an active role in the formulation, implementation and monitoring of the Care Groups Business Plan. This may include assisting with discussions regarding service plans and developments with internal and external agenciesConduct all activities within the contracted level of service and operating plan for service(s)Exercise professional leadership for all staff working in the specialty. This will include fostering and developing projects focused towards these ends and ensuring that the momentum of postqualification professional education and other appropriate training is maintainedWork in conjunction with clinical and other professional colleagues to ensure that the productivity of staff within the specialty is maintained and their job satisfaction is enhanced. This may include involvement in the appraisal process for peers and/or junior colleagues.Undertake Care Group management duties as agreed with the Care Group/DepartmentalManager/Clinical DirectorBe aware of, and comply with, all Trust infection prevention and control policies, to include hand hygiene, personal hygiene, environmental and food hygiene.Prepare for and undertake the protective interventions that you are responsible for in a manner that is consistent with evidence-based practice and maintaining patient safety.Kings is committed to providing Consultant led 7-day services and in the event of future developments the post holder would be expected to contribute equally with other Consultant colleaguesPerson Specification

QualificationsEssentialRegisterable medical qualificationDesirableOther higher degree or diploma (e.g., MD)RegistrationEssentialFull Registration with GMCName on GMC Specialist Register on date of taking up appointmentOn the day of interview applicants must be within 6 months of CCT, in final stages of their portfolio pathway application, or be fully registered on the GMC Specialist Register. Any applications not meeting these criteria will not be considered.Training and ExperienceEssentialWide experience in all aspects of [neurology and stroke], culminating in award of Certificate of Completion of Training by GMC, or completed portfolio pathway application.DesirableExperience of successful working at the interface between the specialties of Stroke and/or acute neurology and other medical specialtiesAdministrationEssentialExperience in day-to-day organisation of [stroke and neurology] services in a busy Teaching HospitalFamiliarity with information technology and general computer skillsFamiliar with current structure of UK National Health Service and conversant with recent initiatives and changesManagement and LeadershipEssentialAble to demonstrate leadership capability within multi-disciplinary teamsDesirableManagement course and/or qualificationAudit and Quality ImprovementEssentialThorough understanding of principles of medical audit.Must have undertaken and completed audit projects.DesirableAudit PublicationsResearch and PublicationsEssentialExperience of clinical research.Publication of relevant review articles or case reportsDesirableRelevant research experience in one or more aspects of [stroke and neurology]TeachingEssentialExperience of undergraduate and post-graduate teaching and exam preparation.DesirableTeaching skills course/qualificationAny attachments will be accessible after you click to ..... full job details .....