Job overview
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
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Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the full attached Stroke Consultant job description for full details of the role and the indicative job plan.
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Our mission: ‘to put the patient first by delivering great care to every patient, every day.’
There’s never been a better time to join the Epsom and St Helier team. Our hospitals are facing a bright and busy future, and our staff have a proven track record in providing high quality, compassionate care for our patients.
Boasting incredible staff benefits and dedicated training schemes, working for us will not only take your career forward, but could help to transform the lives of our patients and visitors.
We offer all employees some fantastic staff benefits, and are the only hospitals in Surrey to offer staff the London high cost area supplement. Our hospitals also benefit from great locations, so whether you're attracted to the bright lights of the city or the countryside of Epsom Downs, both are within easy reach.
FURTHER INFORMATION
**PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS POSITION MAY CLOSE EARLIER THAN THE STATED CLOSING DATE IF A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED. IF YOU WISH TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, YOU ARE ADVISED TO SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION AS SOON AS POSSIBLE**
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For new entrants into the NHS, your pay under the Agenda for Change or Medical & Dental Pay Bands, will normally be set at the minimum of the pay band as advertised.
If you apply for this position and do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been short-listed for interview on this occasion.
ESTH values diversity and is committed to the recruitment and retention of underrepresented minority groups. We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities.
As a Disability Confident Employer we are working to create a workplace that enables all staff to reach their full potential. We are committed to this because we know that greater diversity and inclusion will lead to an even greater positive impact for the people we serve.
Internal applicants from underrepresented minority groups are encouraged to seek development support such as work shadowing and interview skills coaching.