Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Consultant in Stroke Medicine

The closing date is 06 August 2025

Job summary

AAC Interview Date: 17th October 2025 AM

We are looking for an enthusiastic and able full-time stroke physician (10PAs) who will join five stroke physicians and a stroke nurse practitioner to offer comprehensive care for stroke patients within and across the Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust.

The post holder will contribute to the whole of the stroke service including the Hyperacute service, Stroke Unit, rapid access TIA service and dedicated stroke outpatient clinics. The post holder will play a significant role in the acute assessment of suspected stroke patients in the ED.

The appointee will work with stroke physicians across the trusts as well as with other stroke professionals to deliver stroke care in accordance with the National Stroke Strategy and London Strategic Clinical Networks and to help develop services accordingly.

There is a requirement for the appointee (if suitably qualified) to contribute to the acute stroke thrombolysis rota. The on call commitment (category A) is currently on a 1:12 weekend and out of hour's weekday basis.

Applicants with a wide experience of stroke and have CCT/equivalent (CESR) or within 6 months of completion are encouraged to apply.

Main duties of the job

In Epsom and St Helier, the existing Consultants work in a unified fashion cross covering for each other and working flexibly to ensure commensurate staffing is available on both units. The Post holder will join the Consultants in delivering the expanding TIA/Stroke clinics and partake in the internal delivery of Stroke in-reach and ward services with the Consultant team.

The principal duty of this post is to provide a comprehensive clinical service to patients. There are specific duties outlined in the job description.

About us

St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).

After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.

Details

Date posted

09 July 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

343-CON-262

Job locations

St Helier Hospital

Wrythe Ln,

Carshalton, Surrey

SM5 1AA


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the full attached Stroke Consultant job description for full details of the role and the indicative job plan.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the full attached Stroke Consultant job description for full details of the role and the indicative job plan.

Person Specification

Values and Behaviours

Essential

  • As set out in the Job description

Qualifications

Essential

  • As set out in the job description

Desirable

  • As set out in the job description

Clinical, Management & Administrative Experience

Essential

  • As set out in the job description

Desirable

  • As set out in the job description

Teaching and Research Experience

Essential

  • As set out in the job description

Desirable

  • As set out in the job description

Personal Attributes and Language

Essential

  • As set out in the job description
Person Specification

Values and Behaviours

Essential

  • As set out in the Job description

Qualifications

Essential

  • As set out in the job description

Desirable

  • As set out in the job description

Clinical, Management & Administrative Experience

Essential

  • As set out in the job description

Desirable

  • As set out in the job description

Teaching and Research Experience

Essential

  • As set out in the job description

Desirable

  • As set out in the job description

Personal Attributes and Language

Essential

  • As set out in the job description

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

St Helier Hospital

Wrythe Ln,

Carshalton, Surrey

SM5 1AA


Employer's website

https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

St Helier Hospital

Wrythe Ln,

Carshalton, Surrey

SM5 1AA


Employer's website

https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Joint Clinical Lead & Consultant Stroke Physician

Dr. Anna Bahk

annabahk@nhs.net

07921152968

Details

Date posted

09 July 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

343-CON-262

Job locations

St Helier Hospital

Wrythe Ln,

Carshalton, Surrey

SM5 1AA


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