Consultant in Stroke Medicine

This post delivers stroke care across the Regional Hyperacute Stroke Unit (HASU) - Acute Stroke Unit (ASU) model for South West London based at Kingston Hospital and participating in the weekend on call rota at the St George's Hospital HASU.

Therefore, we are looking for enthusiastic and able stroke physicians. The successful applicant will join the current one substantive stroke physician at Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust, running the Stroke and TIA services here.

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a forward-thinking team at a Trust rated Outstanding by the CQC for both quality and leadership. You will play a central role in designing and delivering new models of care that cross organisational boundaries.

We are seeking enthusiastic and committed consultants with a passion for innovation, collaboration, and high-quality care for stroke patients. In return, you will join a supportive, multidisciplinary environment with strong links to primary care, community services, and regional partners, and have the opportunity to help shape the future of stroke care at local and regional levels., To contribute to the delivery of a high-quality stroke service, by providing daily consultant-led and consultant-delivered care to patients and support to the staff on the stroke unit (in conjunction with the other stroke Consultant) as per Healthcare for London Stroke standards

To lead and support the multi-disciplinary team with complex discharge planning. To contribute to the delivery of the clinical governance and risk management strategy to our services. To provide teaching, educational and clinical supervision for the resident medical team.

Consultants will be expected to provide clinical leadership, and work collaboratively with colleagues across primary, secondary, and community services., Your growthand personal happinessmattersto us.After all, we can't expect the best from you if we don't invest in your development and nurture your wellbeing.From the moment you join us, we're committed to fostering your professional and personal development within a supportive, empowering environment. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to advance further, we provide you with the tools and opportunities you need to succeed.We actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement and innovation, whatever their role or level in the organisation.

To support your wellbeing, we offer an extensive range of resources, including an on-site staff nurseryat Kingston Hospital,wellbeingpractitioners,regular wellbeing classes,dedicatedstaffphysiotherapist, comprehensiveoccupationalhealth services, 24/7employeeassistanceprogramme, and a range of other support and activities.

We also take every opportunity to thank and recognise the work our teams do, through weekly 'shoutouts' and patient feedback, monthly and annual awards.

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust has a 20 bedded Acute Stroke Unit serving a population of 320,000 and rapid access TIA service.