Junior Clinical Fellow in Stroke Medicine
For questions about this job, contact:
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Name Dr Lucy Hicken
Position Consultant in Stroke Medicine
Email lucy.hicken@nhs.net
Junior Fellow in the department of Stroke Medicine
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We are inviting applications to fill our Junior Fellow vacancy at The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust in Department of Stroke Medicine. This post will ideally commence on the 5th of August for a fixed term period of 12 months.
Candidates must be fully registered with the General Medical Council and hold a license to practice by the intended start date.
Job Summary
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The post involves working on the stroke unit at Leeds General infirmary, participating in ward rounds, reviewing hyperacute and acute patients, and patients undergoing stroke rehab. The post holder would also be expected to participate in TIA clinics and stroke follow up clinics, as well as assisting in reviewing referrals made to the stroke department. There is no on\-call component to this post.
There will be opportunities for the successful candidate to become involved in teaching and training, both at an undergraduate and postgraduate level, to contribute to clinical governance, and in audit and quality improvement work. Self directed training time is included in the rota for this post, and the doctor will also be invited to join the education programme within the department.
Why you should join our Team
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Leeds General Infirmary houses a 10\-bedded Hyperacute Stroke Unit (HASU) and a further 22 bedded Acute Stroke Unit (ASU), both located on ward L21\. The service offers thrombolysis treatment as well as mechanical thrombectomy to the West Yorkshire region. Patients are looked after by a team of Stroke and Neurology consultants with a broad range of experience and specialist interests. A TIA clinic is operated on a daily basis, as well as follow up clinics for discharged patients.
The post involves participating in ward rounds, reviewing hyperacute and acute patients, and patients undergoing stroke rehab. The post holder would also be expected to participate in TIA clinics and stroke follow up clinics, as well as assisting in reviewing referrals made to the stroke department. There is no on\-call component to this post.
What you will bring to the role
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This post will be based at the Leeds General Infirmary. Further information about our department is available in the job description.
Applicants should have completed a minimum of Foundation year 2 and be fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practice in the UK. 12 months experience in the NHS is also essential as we are unable to support any supernumerary working period. Applicants should have prior experience of working with a stroke or neurology department. Applicants need to have Valid Advanced Life Support qualifications which are in date and not expired.
About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust
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Our values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are:
Patient\-centred
Collaborative
Fair
Accountable
Empowered
All our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values
We’re committed to recruiting exceptional people to deliver outstanding services across Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and helping every colleague reach their full potential. We’re looking for a compassionate, inclusive, and collaborative leader who shares our values and can build strong partnerships. We warmly invite applications from people from a variety of backgrounds and sectors, and are especially keen to hear from individuals from a minority ethnic background. We’re dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and has a true sense of belonging, as we work together to deliver the best in healthcare to the people of Leeds and beyond.
Sponsorship Eligibility
To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.
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