- Implementing 'Getting It Right First Time (GIRFT)'
- Participating in the Cost Improvement Programme (CIP)
- Introducing evidence-based innovative approaches when necessary
- Deliver specialized diagnosis, treatment, and care to patients at a high standard
- Participate in the Consultant stroke on-call rota for out-of-hours coverage
- Provide seamless Acute and Community Stroke Care, collaborating with allied professionals
- Offer care in both new and follow-up Stroke and TIA outpatient clinics
- Provide cover for colleagues' absences on a reciprocal basis
- Take part in the weekend General Medical on-call rota as scheduled
- Contribute to the teaching and training of junior staff and medical students
- Act as a clinical/educational supervisor for locally employed and training doctors
- Engage in departmental and Trust matters related to Clinical Governance and audit
- Provide leadership for service development and actively support Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
- Develop clinical protocols, guidelines, and care bundles
- Maintain a safe environment per Trust's policies
- Conduct annual performance reviews and set development plans for staff
- Attend relevant management training and participate in the Trusts appraisal process
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- MRCP Part 1 and Part 2 or equivalent
- Full Registration and a license to practice with the General Medical Council
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to UK CCT in General Internal Medicine or Stroke
- Entry on GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry
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NHS Locum Consultant In Stroke - King's Lynn, United Kingdom - The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT
Description
Job Summary
The selected candidate will play a crucial role in the Stroke and TIA team, ensuring top-notch patient care within the trust and contributing to service enhancement. Working alongside a diverse team, the appointee will deliver outpatient services for Stroke and TIA and lead a weekly clinic dedicated to these areas. Additionally, they will actively engage in the Stroke in reach service and collaborate with the multidisciplinary team.
Main Duties of the Job
The appointed consultant will be responsible for driving ongoing improvements in service delivery that include:
We strongly support consultants seeking fellowship with the Faculty of Medical Leadership and Management, of which we are a member.
About Us
Located near the stunning north Norfolk coast, the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) King's Lynn offers a wide array of specialized healthcare services to over 331,000 individuals in west and north Norfolk, as well as parts of Breckland, Cambridgeshire, and South Lincolnshire. With a dedicated team of over 4,000 staff and volunteers, approximately 530 beds, and even a helipad for air ambulances, we collaborate with neighboring hospitals to provide tertiary services and create regional care networks, such as the trauma network.
In recognition of the substantial progress made, the Care Quality Commission rated the Trust as 'Good' across all core services during February 2022 and recommended the transition out of the recovery support system.
