About this role
Job summary
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.
Main duties of the job
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.
About us
Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust has a 20 bedded Acute Stroke Unit serving a population of 320,000 and rapid access TIA service.
Development and staff wellbeing
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.
Wherever you work across our organisation, we look forward to welcoming you.
Job description Job responsibilities
The post holder will rotate onto the St. Georges HASU rota covering weekends on call with the expectation of daily ward round on the 20-bed HASU (and outliers if appropriate) and being the senior on call stroke specialist for thrombolysis and thrombectomy (both of which are provided on a 24/7 basis).
For further detailed information about the post, please refer to the Job description attached.
This job opportunity is open to both part-time and full time candidates.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Full GMC Registration with License to Practice MRCP or equivalent CCT in Specialty and on GMC's Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT from the date of the interview or have confirmed eligibility for Specialist Registration.
Desirable
Appropriate higher degree (e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent)
Management Skills Essential
Able to communicate at a strategic and operational level
Desirable
Attended management training course Knowledge of finance / budgets
Experience in Training, Audit and Research Essential
Demonstrable commitment and ability to teach and train undergraduates and junior doctors. Experience of clinical audit. Relevant research articles in peer-reviewed journals.
Desirable
Completed 'Train the Trainers' course
Personal Qualities Essential
Demonstrate leadership skills within a multidisciplinary team. Ability to motivate staff, to facilitate appropriate changes in clinical practice and to work as part of a team. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, enthusiasm and approachability Commitment to continuing professional development and clinical governance
Clinical Experience Essential
Current wide range of general and acute medicine experience Training and experience in all aspects of Stroke Medicine including hyper acute management, thrombolysis and thrombectomy, TIA clinics, rehabilitation, MDT working
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust
Address Kingston Hospital
Galsworthy Road
Kingston -Upon- Thames
KT2 7QB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.kingstonandrichmond.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)