Doctor Stroke Medicine job description [Speciality Doctor]

The postholder will be a member of the hyper-acute and acute stroke service team.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES OF THE POST

Provide High Quality Care to Patients in Stroke Medicine
The postholder will:-
• Be responsible for the day to day management of patients on the acute and hyper-acute stroke wards, providing high quality care under the supervision of a consultant. There will be specialist registrar cover on the wards, and other junior doctors.

• Assist with the assessment and management of stroke patients and take part in the acute stroke service out of hours rota.

• Be expected to undertake limited administrative duties needed for clinical support. Adequate secretarial help will be available.

Research, Teaching and Training
The postholder will:-

• Participate in audit and clinical governance projects.
• Be expected to teach the F1s and medical students and to participate in case presentations.
• Although this new post has not yet been recognized for training, be expected to attend regular departmental and general medical teaching sessions.

Requirements

On GMC Register with license to practice
MBBS or equivalent

Experience
•Must have at least completed F2 year or equivalent

Evidence of achievement

Special specific skills related to this post
Competent in basic clinical procedures

Aware of own limitations, consults senior colleagues appropriately

Research and Audit
Awareness of audit requirements
Previous participation in audit

Personal Attributes
• Ability to use initiative
• Non judgemental
• Awareness of personal limitations with a willingness to seek timely assistance from senior colleagues when appropriate
• Ability to establish good working relationships
• Proven ability and commitment to working in a interdisciplinary team
• Excellent communication skills

Doctor Stroke Medicine job description

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