Job summary We are looking to recruit to a Specialty Doctor post in Stroke Medicine, this post is available from February 2024, with 1 Supporting Programmed Activity per week to focus on your own development.
As a Trust we have a proven track record in support doctors to complete their CESR and then go on to take a Consultant post with the Trust, so this could be your ideal next step?
Main duties of the job This is a substantive appointment, based predominantly at the Lister Hospital in Stevenage.
The post comprises 10 programmed activities (PAs), which could be modified for a candidate preferring to work 10 PAs or less than full time.
About us At East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust, we are proud of the range of general and specialist services we provide and our 6,000 or so dedicated staff ensure our patients get the best care.
Our ability to be flexible and innovative in the way in which we work and deliver our services to our catchment has never been more important than it is now.We run the following hospitals: The Lister Hospital, StevenageNew Queen Elizabeth II (New QEII), Welwyn Garden CityHertford County, HertfordMount Vernon Cancer Centre (MVCC), Northwood We have ambitious plans to become an outstanding, patient-led Trust where dedicated staff provide high-quality, compassionate care to our patients.
We continue to undergo significant transformation and our staff and patients are at the heart of delivering this ambitious agenda.We are committed to a positive work life balance for our employees.
This means that any employee is entitled to seek to work flexible working patterns and we are committed to listen and consider all requests.
Such requests, of course, have to be made and considered formally, and will need to be balanced against service needs, but our starting point will always be to find ways to support making them happen.
Job description Job responsibilities This is an excellent opportunity within the Stroke department at East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust, based at the Lister Hospital in Stevenage, which enjoys a unique geographical location close to London and Cambridge.
The Trust also enjoys a reputation for our commitment to the highest standards of care and for our friendly and supportive is imperative that you also attach your CV to your application as this is an integral part of the application process.
Please ensure to supply the names and addresses of referees.
This must cover a period of 3 years with no gaps, one of whom must be your current employer.
Person Specification Qualifications / Training Essential Hold full registration and a current licence to practice with the GMC College Membership (MRCP) or qualification of an equivalent level Previous Experience Essential Shall have completed at least four years' full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as a fixed term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty; or Shall have equivalent experience and competencies.
Demonstrate an interest in, commitment to and have broad experience in Stroke Medicine Ability to offer and be accountable for full and independent expert diagnostic opinion Can evidence leading on patient safety issues and achieving a change in practice Skills Essential Able to evidence engagement with clinical governance and the identification of errors and the learning from errors.
Evidence engagement with appraisal and revalidation