Speciality Doctor in Stroke

at  Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

We are looking to appoint a Specialty Doctor with a keen interest in Stroke Medicine. We are a forward thinking albeit smaller District General Hospital, with big ambitions. Within our senior clinicians we have nurse and AHP consultants with regional and national responsibilities. This includes ISDN leadership roles, Associate director of SSNAP and editor for the National Clinical Guidelines for Stroke.
Our stroke department provides a seven-day service for circa 530 stroke patients admitted annually from West Dorset. We provide a 24/7 thrombolysis service, 7/7 stroke ward rounds, a 5-day TIA service (in SDEC), stroke follow up clinics and refer to University Hospital Southampton for mechanical thrombectomy. We have close and excellent working relationships with colleagues in the emergency and radiology departments.
The successful post holder would be supported with a mentor, and we are all highly approachable. We would welcome applications from LTFT candidates. DCH is a small hospital where staff work collaboratively as a team and there are many opportunities for career development which would not be present in larger centres.
Interview date to be confirmed.
We are seeking a further speciality doctor to provide day to day stroke care and support with the continued transformation of stroke services in line with our strategy and recent business case approval. This will include;
In-patient and out-patient care for patients referred with suspected stroke or TIA
To participate in clinical and other activities such audit, research and governance with the object of ensuring ongoing high standards of patient care
To assist with Stroke rehabilitation and TIA clinics
This post will be within the Department of Medicine for Older People (MOP), focussing on work in Stroke Services. We are an inclusive and progressive department which aims to develop individuals based on their existing skills and future career goals. The successful applicant will join a well-established, successful, enthusiastic team and will have the opportunity to participate in the development of services in a friendly district general hospital. The post holder will assist in delivering our stroke services including acute stroke unit, stroke rehabilitation, TIA clinic and stroke thrombolysis.
At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.
Our Mission is to provide outstanding care for people in ways which Matter to them, and our vision is Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our communities. We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.
Why move to West Dorset? West Dorset is a wonderful place to settle and live. There are excellent schools, reasonable house prices, little traffic congestion as well as beautiful surroundings with many outdoor activities to get involved in. The post is viewed as a long term option, allowing the appointee to settle and train in a very friendly DGH in an amazing location. A consultant level post will be offered when the appointee reaches an appropriate level of experience.
If you are interested in finding out more about the opportunities, we can offer at DCH, please do contact Dr Lucy Pearce (Service Lead for Acute Frailty).
Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells You all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your Experience and skills fit the person specification. Please contact us at Recruitment.Medical@dchft.nhs.uk if you are Unable to view or download the attachment.
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