This is an opportunity to join an ambitious and forward looking stroke service as a Consultant Stroke Physician based at Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust. The post is full time (10+2 PAs) with opportunities for part time work for applicants who may prefer this option. This post will complement and augment the Stroke Service currently provided by the five existing Consultant Stroke Physicians at NGH and 2 stroke physicians at KGH including 24/7 thrombolysis and thrombectomy delivery fully supported by stroke specialist nurses.

Northampton General Hospital is the Primary Stroke Centre for Northamptonshire and has a cohesive team of experienced staff from all disciplines.

The Northampton stroke service has developed over many years and has a centrally placed 21 bed Hyperacute stroke unit (Benham ward) near A& E, radiology and ITU with a 27 bed subacute/rehabilitation unit (Allebone ward) next door and close to a nearby excellent physiotherapy gymnasium. The Northamptonshire Community Stroke team links with the inpatient stroke team to facilitate a smooth transition for patients back into the community.

Over the past year our SSNAP score has varied between 78-80, giving us A/B. It is our plan to become a solid A, and consolidate this over the next year.

We have similar stroke numbers on the SSNAP audit to Nottingham and Leicester and so we are a significantly sized service with ample opportunity for service development and improvements.
Main duties of the job

The post holder will take part in the Stroke Physician of the week(SPOW) on a rota of 1 in 6 and during this week all other activities are covered by colleagues and the SPOW is based on the Hyperacute ward and seeing patients in A& E.

During this week there are daily ward rounds on the Hyperacute ward and reviews of acute admissions in A& E supported by the stroke specialist nurse.

The suggested timetable for the non SPOW weeks is shown on the Job Description attached.
About us

The post holder will take part in the Stroke Physician of the week(SPOW) on a rota of 1 in 6 and during this week all other activities are covered by colleagues and the SPOW is based on the Hyperacute ward and seeing patients in A& E.

During this week there are daily ward rounds on the Hyperacute ward and reviews of acute admissions in A& E supported by the stroke specialist nurse.

The suggested timetable for the non SPOW weeks is shown on the Job Description attached.

Job description
Job responsibilities

Supervise and train junior medical staff

Have responsibility for 21 Hyper-Acute Stroke beds on Benham ward (covering 1 week in 6) with prospective cover (24/7)

Management of patients on the Hyperacute Stroke Unit

Contribute to running the 7/7 TIA clinic

Take part in multidisciplinary case conferences

Take part in the on-call stroke rota (1:6) with prospective cover

Teaching and administrationExact make up of job plan can be finalised after discussion with successful candidate

To be involved in audit and clinical governance activities of the Unit

To be involved in appraising and assessing juniorsDevelop the Stroke Service along with the other Consultants at NGH

Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING
Essential

• Relevant specialty degree qualification
• Possession of MRCP
• At least 3 years' experience of Acute general medicine
• Experience of hyperacute stroke care and thrombolysis,
• Experience of stroke rehabilitation
• Completion of speciality training (or within 6 months of CCT)

Desirable

• MD, PhD or other higher degree
• Stroke fellow ship & CCT in Stroke

TEACHING & AUDIT
Essential

• Experience of Audit in Stroke Medicine
• Teaching Junior Staff

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS AND RESEARCH
Desirable

• A specialist interest in a specialist area to complement the other consultants in the department
• Publications in recognised Stroke Medicine journals
• Research projects relating to speciality

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
Essential

• Organisational Skills
• Communication Skills

Desirable

• Leadership Skills

OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Essential

• Full registration with General Medical Council

Employer details
Employer name

Northampton General Hospital
Address

Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust

Cliftonville

Northampton

NN1 5BD


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