EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE *Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required to gain UK CCT in General & Geriatric Medicine or Neurology or Acute Medicine *Appropriate experience in Stroke Medicine & delivery of Thrombolysis. *Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients. *An understanding of the requirements of Clinical Governance and Audit. *Knowledge & understanding of role of ethical committee *Ability to develop clinical specialities SKILLS & ABILITY *Ability to organise and manage outpatient/inpatient priorities in accordance with Trust requirements *Ability and willingness to work within the Trust and NHS performance framework and targets *Experience of audit management *Knowledge of Complaints; ethical issues and Clinical Governance *Prompt & timely responsiveness to Management agenda *Ability to synthesise and prioritise complex and conflicting information OTHER SPECIFIC REQUIREMENT *Understanding of Training system and active participation in training structures/trainee supervision *Experience of teaching medical students *Ability to teach clinical skills *Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems *Publications in peer-reviewed journals *Ability to work effectively in a team & with colleagues from a wide range of professional and organisational backgrounds *Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills *Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies *Ability to understand patient and carer/family requirements *Ability to persuade and influence *Good presentational skills including complex clinical & managerial information to a wide range of audiences *Ability to maintain composure and set high standards of behaviour when under pressure *Enquiring, critical approach to work *Caring attitude to patients *A corporate player who can work effectively with those who may express strong opposing views *Good IT skills *Occupational Health Clearanc

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