Job summaryThis is a substantive post replacing a colleague who is retiring. The successful applicant will work as a stroke physician embedded within the elderly care department, which forms part of the London stroke model. The post will be based at Croydon University Hospital; other work locations including off site working may be agreed within the job plan where appropriate. In addition to weekend on-call commitments within elderly care, there is the option to hold an honorary contract with the HASU at St George's Hospital to be part of the on-call HASU rota. There is some flexibility around this, and it can be discussed as part of negotiations prior to contract signing.You will enjoy a high level of autonomy and support from your team, and you will share your specialist expertise while provide a stroke consultation and advisory service to medical colleagues in other specialties in the Trust, potentially in other locations.Main duties of the jobThe job plan is anticipated to contain 10 programmed activities per week. We are prepared to negotiate any changes on the job plan for the benefit of clinical service delivery and the department as a whole.Supported by a team of 2 stroke consultants and a multidisciplinary team, you will be responsible for TIA clinics, and support inpatient referrals, ward rounds and MDT under consultant supervision as per an internal rota.As part of your professional development, you will participate in current and future research programmes as well as in service developments in line with national targets and locally commissioned improvements.The stroke physician will be responsible for half of the stroke unit and provide prospective cover to their colleagues for leave. They will rotate to cover the TIA clinic and perform and advise on stroke reviews from referrals elsewhere in the hospital. In addition, the individual will be required to play an active role in the general workload of the department while having a significant commitment to teaching and training of junior staff.About usCroydon Health Services provides integrated NHS services to care for people at home, in schools, and health clinics across the borough as well as at Croydon University Hospital and Purley War Memorial Hospital.CUH provides more than 100 specialist services and is home to the borough's only Emergency Department and 24/7 maternity services, including a labour ward, midwifery-led birth centre and the Crocus home birthing team.Purley War Memorial Hospital (PWMH) in the south of the borough offers outpatient care, including diagnostic services, physiotherapy and ophthalmology services run by Moorfields Eye Hospital, alongside an onsite GP surgery.Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after for people of all ages across Croydon and our Children's Hospital at Home cares for children with long-term conditions without them having to come to hospital.We are a very close-knit and friendly organisation where every one of our 3600 members of staff is valued. We strongly believe that our employees are our greatest asset.DetailsDate posted27 October 2026Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary 113,565 to 150,569 a year per annum ContractPermanentWorking pattern Full-time Reference numberMC8276621Job locationsCroydon University NHS Trust530 London RoadCroydonCR7 7YEUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see the attached Job description and person specification for further details or contact to have an informal chat Job description Job responsibilitiesPlease see the attached Job description and person specification for further details or contact to have an informal chatPerson Specification Qualifications EssentialGMC Experience EssentialStroke Consultant Person Specification Qualifications EssentialGMC Experience EssentialStroke ConsultantDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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).Employer detailsEmployer nameCroydon Health Services NHS TrustAddressCroydon University NHS Trust530 London RoadCroydonCR7 7YEUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameCroydon Health Services NHS TrustAddressCroydon University NHS Trust530 London RoadCroydonCR7 7YEUnited KingdomEmployer's website
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