Consultant in Neurology with Interest in Stroke

Overview

An exciting opportunity for a Consultant Neurologist to join the Neurosciences Department at King''s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. The post focuses on delivering hyperacute, acute stroke services and neurology on the Denmark Hill site as part of the Stroke service, which includes a Hyper Acute Stroke Unit (HASU) and a Stroke Unit (SU).King''s College Hospital is part of King''s Health Partners, an Academic Health Science Centre and a Major Trauma Centre in London. The department is developing acute neurology services and a rotarised system of daily neurovascular clinics.Responsibilities

Provide high-quality care to stroke and neurology patients, including all treatment and management duties to ensure proper functioning of the unit.Share responsibility for 24/7 cover of the unit on a rota basis, including covering annual leave and short-term sickness as required.Provide clinical supervision of junior medical/dental practitioners as a shared responsibility with other consultant colleagues.Carry out teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required and contribute to CPD and clinical governance initiatives.Attend outpatient clinic commitments in peripheral hospitals as agreed with the Care Groups management team where part of the service structure.Contribute to the Care Groups research interests and to audit, Morbidity and Mortality, Clinical Governance and Learning from Deaths programs.Contribute to the formulation, implementation and monitoring of the Care Groups Business Plan and discuss service plans with internal and external stakeholders.Work within the contracted level of service and operating plan; provide professional leadership across the specialty and support post-qualification education and training.Collaborate with clinical colleagues to maintain staff productivity and job satisfaction, and participate in the appraisal process where appropriate.Undertake Care Group management duties as agreed with the Care Group/Departmental Manager/Clinical Director.Comply with Trust infection prevention and control policies, including hand hygiene and environmental hygiene; maintain patient safety through evidence-based practice.Support the Trust’s commitment to 7-day consultant-led services and contribute to future developments as required.About us

King''s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK''s largest teaching trusts with a diverse range of services across five sites. The Trust is focused on Strong Roots, Global Reach, and aims to be bold, brilliant, and outstanding in care, research, innovation and education, with a focus on diversity, equality and inclusion. The Trust is actively pursuing Sustainable Healthcare in line with Greener NHS ambitions.Details

Date posted: 10 September 2025Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staffGrade: ConsultantSalary: £109,725 to £145,478 per year (excluding London Zone Allowance)Contract: PermanentWorking pattern: Full-timeLocation: Denmark Hill, London, SE5 9RSPerson Specification

Essential qualifications and attributesRegisterable medical qualificationFull GMC RegistrationOn the day of interview, candidates should be within 6 months of CCT, in final stages of their portfolio pathway application, or fully registered on the GMC Specialist Register. Applications not meeting these criteria may not be considered.Desirable qualificationsHigher degree or diploma (e.g., MD)Experience at the interface between Stroke and/or acute neurology and other specialtiesTraining and ExperienceWide experience in neurology and stroke training, culminating in GMC CCT or completed portfolio pathwayAdministrationExperience in organizing stroke and neurology services in a busy teaching hospital; IT proficiency; familiarity with the UK NHS structureManagement and LeadershipEvidence of leadership within multidisciplinary teamsAudit and Quality ImprovementUnderstanding of medical audit; completion of audit projects; desirable: audit publicationsResearch, Teaching and EducationExperience in clinical research and teaching; desirable: teaching qualificationsAdditional information

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks required. This post may require sponsorship for skilled workers. Applicants should refer to NHS or UK Visas and Immigration guidance for criminal records checks and registration requirements. Applicants must have current UK professional registration (GMC).Employer: King''s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Denmark Hill, London, SE5 ..... full job details .....