Job summary Specialty Doctor - Stroke - Eastbourne General Hospital Specialty Doctor in Stroke Medicine Applications are invited to apply for the post of Specialty Doctor in Stroke Medicine.
The post is a full time, fixed term contract initially for 6months with the possibility to extend for up to 2 years.
This is a valuable opportunity to experience working within our hyper-acute rehabilitation stroke services.
Main duties of the job Eastbourne DGH is a high performing HASU and is the centre of stroke provision for the Trust and East Sussex.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed colleague to deliver hyper-acute care and thrombolysis at Eastbourne District Hospital About us We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to workWe provide safe, compassionate an high-quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex.
We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex.
Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people's own homes.In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective.
The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated 'Outstanding'.
Eastbourne DGH rated 'Good'.In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' programme.
This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.
Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person Specification Qualification, Higher Qualifications & Registration Essential MB BS or equivalent Membership or Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians Full Registration with GMC with a licence to practice Desirable MD or equivalent Training and experience Essential Wide experience in all aspects of General (Internal) Medicine and Stroke Medicine, including Thrombolysis.
Desirable Experience in other relevant medical specialities Completion of courses relevant to Stroke Medicine and Care of the Elderly.
Ability to develop a subspecialty interest within the field of Stroke Medicine Administration & Management Essential Evidence of participation in management Understanding of recent initiatives and changes, including Clinical Governance and Appraisal Desirable Management course and/or qualifications Knowledge of the structure of Health Service Audit Essential Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit Desirable Completion and/or Publication of audit projects Research & Publications Essential Understanding of the role of research Desirable Experience of clinical research culminating in presentation and publication of original studies, review articles, etc, relevant to speciality Ability to lead clinical research project Personal skills & Personal attributes Essential Effective communicator, able to work in a multi-disciplinary team Leadership qualities Familiarity with information technology and general computer skills.
Ability to work with colleagues in other specialities to develop local services.
Professional attitude towards work Good record of attendance Desirable Good presentation skills Demonstration of initiated projects Specific attributes for post UK Driving Licence Teaching Essential Enthusiasm for teaching medical students, nursing staff and other professional groups Desirable Educational qualification