Job summary
- Main area
- Neurology
- Grade
- LAS ST3
- Contract
- Fixed term: 6 months (6.8.2025 to 3.2.2026. ONLY APPLICANTS WITH THE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK WILL BE CONSIDERED DUE TO CONTRACT LENGTH)
- Hours
- Part time - 24 hours per week (Plus rota pattern)
- Job ref
- 205-6044937
- Employer
- University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal Stoke University Hospital
- Town
- Stoke-on-Trent
- Salary
- £61,825 pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 04/07/2025 23:59
Employer heading
LAS ST3 Doctor in Neurology
LAS ST3
Job overview
This post is not recognised as a formal training slot. However, the training opportunities will be the same as others at the same level that are in formal training schemes.
Due to the length of the post, sponsorship will not be offered. Flexible working applications may be considered.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be working with a team of Consultants, Specialty Doctors, Trust Doctors, Specialty Trainees, Core Trainees and Foundation Trainees. Each post has a generic clinical component in the relevant area.
- To participate in the provision of care to patients admitted to the Neurosciences Wards.
- To assist in ward management including electronic discharges.
- To participate in the management of day to day care of stroke patients
- To assist in the undertaking of full clinical computerised audit within the department. This would be encouraged for desirable candidates.
- To provide on-call cover for emergencies
Working for our organisation
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.
All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.
UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.
At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
See attached job description
Job title: LAS Doctor (ST3+ level) in Neurology
Grade: ST3+ (covering vacant post)
Accountable to: Clinical Director
Responsible to: Clinical Lead
Hours: In accordance with ST3+ rota
Directorate: Neurology
Work base: University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust
Person specification
Skills
Essential criteria
- Proven ability to work as a member of a team is prudent and the ability to organise and prioritise busy workloads effectively and cope under pressure is crucial
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, senior medical staff and other health professionals is vital
- Proficient and efficient handling of medical problems with evidence of safe sound practical procedures
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Full registration GMC
- MBBS or equivalent
Desirable criteria
- ALS certification
- Awards/distinctions whilst studying for 1st degree
Clinical Experience
Essential criteria
- Foundation competencies or equivalent for those with full GMC registration
- Appropriate skills & experience to demonstrate in the chosen specialty minimum equivalent to ST3.
- 3 years continuous post-qualification experience in the relevant specialty
Desirable criteria
- Presented evidence of experience to date supported by references
- Attainment of the UK Foundation Programme or an equivalent level of experience.
Personal Characteristics
Essential criteria
- Evidence of continuing professional updating
- Highly motivated individual
- Demonstrates a clear reason for wanting this position
- Commitment to pursuing career in general medicine or related specialties.
Desirable criteria
- Certificate of Good Standing from current medical council and references from institutional email Id of referees will be required.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Wendy Fradley
- Job title
- Senior Operational Services Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
-
2nd Floor, Springfield Building
Royal Stoke University Hospital
Newcastle Road
Stoke on Trent
Staffordshire
ST4 6QG
- Telephone
- 01782 674595
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