Trust Grade Doctor - Stroke Medicine
The closing date is 08 May 2026
The Senior House Officer (SHO) in Stroke will be an integral member of the Stroke and General Medicine team, primarily based at St Peter's Hospital. The post holder will deliver high-quality, patient-centred care across acute stroke services, including Hyper Acute Stroke Unit (HASU) and Acute Stroke Unit, while also contributing to the unselected acute medical take.
This role provides a valuable opportunity to develop clinical expertise in Stroke and Acute Internal Medicine within a supportive environment, with access to structured training, supervision and professional development aligned to the JRCPTB Internal Medicine Training (IMT) curriculum.
The post holder will be expected to work flexibly across inpatient and outpatient settings, participate in on‑call rotas and actively contribute to clinical governance, quality improvement and multidisciplinary team working to ensure safe, effective and timely patient care.
Main duties of the job
* Deliver high-quality care to patients within the Stroke service, including HASU and the rest of the ward.
* Participate in the acute General Medicine on‑call rota, including out‑of‑hours and weekend cover.
* Assess, diagnose and manage acutely unwell patients, including those on the unselected medical take.
* Provide both inpatient and outpatient clinical care in line with Trust standards.
* Support the delivery of hyper‑acute stroke treatments, including thrombolysis (lysis) services.
* Work collaboratively with Stroke nurses and the wider multidisciplinary team.
* Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation and patient records.
* Engage in audit, quality improvement and clinical governance activities.
* Participate in teaching, training and continuous professional development.
* Comply with GMC standards and Trust policies, ensuring safe and ethical practice.
About us
Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the largest provider of acute hospital services to Surrey residents, serving a population of 410,000 people and employing approximately 4,800 staff.
Our vision is to provide an outstanding experience and best outcomes for patients and the team. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to deliver our workforce plan.
We are part of a collaborative group with the Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust. As part of this partnership, colleagues may occasionally work across both organisations to support shared services, development opportunities and patient care.
St Peter's Hospital delivers complex medical and surgical care, maternity and emergency services. Day and orthopaedic surgery, ophthalmology and outpatient services are delivered at Ashford Hospital. Additional services are delivered at Woking Community Hospital.
Our values provide us with the behaviours we respect and can commit to. By living our values through our everyday interactions, we can build a stronger, more resilient, and forward‑thinking organisation, guiding us to achieve success and make a positive impact on how we deliver our services.
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits and discounts.
Please note that adverts may close early, so early application is encouraged.
Job responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities
* Provide comprehensive clinical care for patients with acute stroke and general medical conditions.
* Undertake initial assessment, investigation, diagnosis and ongoing management of patients.
* Manage acutely unwell and deteriorating patients, escalating care appropriately.
* Participate in thrombolysis (lysis) pathways and hyper‑acute stroke care.
* Contribute to ward rounds, MDT discussions and discharge planning.
* Deliver outpatient care and follow‑up where required.
On‑call and Acute Medicine Duties
* Participate in a full‑shift rota covering the acute unselected medical take.
* Provide ward cover during evenings, nights and weekends.
* Assess and manage emergency admissions under supervision.
* Prioritise workload effectively in a high‑pressure environment.
Education, Training and Development
* Engage with the JRCPTB IMT curriculum and work towards competency achievement.
* Attend departmental teaching, training sessions and education programmes.
* Participate in appraisal and maintain a professional portfolio.
* Work closely with allocated Educational and Clinical Supervisors.
* Undertake study leave and training opportunities where appropriate.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* MBBS or equivalent recognised medical qualification.
* MRCP (UK) Part 1 (or equivalent/EEA eligibility).
* Additional academic qualifications (e.g. BSc, MSc, MD, PhD).
Experience
* Demonstrable experience in Stroke or General Internal Medicine.
* Substantial NHS experience.
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.
Salary
£38,831 to £44,439 a year, plus £149 HCAS and additional rota payments.
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
6 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working
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