Consultant in Stroke Medicine

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Consultant in Stroke Medicine The closing date is 18 October 2026 Apply for this job Job summary An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a Stroke Consultant within our Trust, offering a dynamic role. The role will be 7.5 DCCs, 2.5 SPAs with an additional 1.3PAs for participation in the Surrey Stroke Telemedicine Rota (after a minimum of 6 months working in the role), and opportunities to take on GIM on call shifts on a permanent or ad-hoc basis. This position is ideal for ambitious, aspirational and driven individuals who are committed to restoring the NHS to its full potential, prioritising proactive health improvement over reactive illness treatment. At the heart of this role is the opportunity to make a real impact, both locally and nationally, through collaboration with regional networks and beyond. As a Stroke Consultant, you will have the chance to lead and innovate, driving forward cutting-edge approaches to care that optimise inpatient flow, enhance outpatient outcomes, and deliver exceptional patient care. You will play a key role in transforming how stroke care is delivered in our hospital, ensuring the highest standards of care. There is also an opportunity to become a consultant clinical lead for the service. We are looking for candidates with a broad skill set and the ability to adapt to the evolving demands of this dynamic position. If you are a multi-skilled professional, eager to shape the future of stroke care and contribute to the broader mission of improving health outcomes, we would love to hear from you. Main duties of the job Deliver Clinical, Educational, Managerial Services of the highest professional standard at Consultant Level to the Department Work with existing consultants and the multi-disciplinary team to provide a high quality well-led service for patients of Ashford & St Peters, including the diagnosis, investigations, treatment, and management of patients, in accordance with Trust policies and practices. Deliver Direct Clinical Care to patients, through all parts of the Department assisting clinical decision-making and sharing equally in the workload. The Consultant team will provide comprehensive senior clinical cover to the Department. Assessment of patients Provide consultant cover in ward rounds, multi-disciplinary team meetings, clinics. Consultant cover time required, Consultants will be expected to review all potential admissions and develop rapid assessment triage strategies to ensure early investigations and disposition of patients is achieved. The new consultant will be expected to take a keen interest in Stroke / Stroke Mimics / TIA (including 24/7 Tele-Stroke Service). Participate in the Surrey Stroke Telemedicine Rota after approximately 6 months training (1 in every 12 days). INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD IN PERSON ON 10/12/2026 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 410,00 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 th