Job summary

The Chelsea and Westminster Hospital Foundation Trust wishes to appoint a Consultant Stroke Physician and Geriatrician. The trust has worked with the Imperial College Hospital NHS trust to create a joint post between the Acute Stroke Unit (ASU) at West Middlesex Hospital and the Hyper-Acute Stroke Unit (HASU) at Charing Cross Hospital. The appointment will be of 10PAs and will include 2 PAs at Charing Cross Hospital HASU with participation in the HASU on call rota. This post will be based at the West Middlesex University Hospital site in Redlees ward and will be responsible consultant for Acute Stroke Unit patients and non- stroke patients on the ward.

The appointee will provide inpatient stroke advice and outpatient services in 5 days a week TIA clinics and stroke follow up clinic, which are well supported by radiology and cardiac investigation departments in the hospital. The appointee will participate in the Regional HASU stroke rota that is 1:16 being resident on call 0900-2000 (Monday - Sunday) with on call from home for nights on call with the expectation to come in for thrombectomy patients.

Main duties of the job

This is a joint Consultant Stroke and Care of the Elderly Medicine post between the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trusts Acute Stroke Unit (ASU) at West Middlesex University Hospital and the Hyper-Acute Stroke Unit (HASU) at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. The appointment will be 10PAs and includes 2 PAs at HASU with participation in the 1:16 HASU on call rota. Along with 2 other consultants, the applicant will over the 5 day TIA service at West Middlesex, which is well supported by administration team and the radiology department. The ward base would be on the Redlees ward, which has 22 ASU beds and 2 non stroke beds and the consultants have responsibility to cover all the patients on the ward.

The Applicants are invited to join a dynamic and forward-looking department of the Stroke and Care of the Elderly medicine. The successful candidate will join a team of eight existing consultants in the Care of the Elderly department at West Middlesex site, and will provide inpatient and outpatient services in Stroke, Care of the Elderly and General Internal Medicine in a busy, but well supported general hospital. The new consultant will work closely with Dr Ravneeta Singh and Dr Crina Diaconu, to ensure that there is a Stroke Physician presence on the West Middlesex site at all times.

About us

We provide services from two main hospitals, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital, and a number of clinics across London and the South-East.

We have over 6,000 members of staff that arePROUD to Carefor nearly one million people. Both hospitals provide full clinical services, including full maternity, emergency and children's, in addition to a range of community-based services across London, such as award-winning sexual health and HIV clinics.

We're one of the safest and best performing Trusts in the country. We're also one of the top trusts to work for - our staff say they're engaged, motivated, and would recommend us as a place to work and receive treatment.

In 2020 Trust was rated by the Care Quality Commission as Outstanding in the well-led and use of resources domains and Good in the safe, effective, caring, and responsive domains. The Trust as a whole was Good, but the Chelsea site was Outstanding.

Our facilities are some of the best in the country. We have been investing around £10 million a year in our estate. We are currently spending £25 million on expanding our adult and neonatal critical care facilities at Chelsea and Westminster and redevelopment of our children's unit at West Middlesex - in partnership with our charity, CW+ and generous donors.

Details

Date posted

28 August 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

Depending on experience

£113,565 - £150,569 per annum plus LW allowance

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

289-EI-187

Job locations

West Middlesex University Hospital

Twickenham Road

Isleworth

TW7 6AF

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

General Responsibilities as Consultant Physician in Stroke Medicine

Please refer to our detailed job description for more information.

Job description

Job responsibilities

General Responsibilities as Consultant Physician in Stroke Medicine

Please refer to our detailed job description for more information.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• CCT/equivalent in Geriatric medicine/Neurology/ Acute medicine (or within six months of CCT) or on the Specialist Register

• The candidate should have full GMC Registration with a licence to practice

• MRCP or equivalent

Desirable

• Higher degree e.g. PhD or MD

• Research experience

• Formal Stroke Fellowship Experience

Experience

Essential

• Broad experience in Stroke, Acute and General Medicine

• Experienced and competent in Stroke thrombolysis

• Experience of audit

Desirable

• Undertaken a management course

• Understanding of the NHS and its organisation

• Completed publications in appropriate journal(s)

• Previous experience in HASU/ASU

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• CCT/equivalent in Geriatric medicine/Neurology/ Acute medicine (or within six months of CCT) or on the Specialist Register

• The candidate should have full GMC Registration with a licence to practice

• MRCP or equivalent

Desirable

• Higher degree e.g. PhD or MD

• Research experience

• Formal Stroke Fellowship Experience

Experience

Essential

• Broad experience in Stroke, Acute and General Medicine

• Experienced and competent in Stroke thrombolysis

• Experience of audit

Desirable

• Undertaken a management course

• Understanding of the NHS and its organisation

• Completed publications in appropriate journal(s)

• Previous experience in HASU/ASU

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications 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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications 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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West Middlesex University Hospital

Twickenham Road

Isleworth

TW7 6AF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.chelwest.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West Middlesex University Hospital

Twickenham Road

Isleworth

TW7 6AF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.chelwest.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

The Research and Development Department is looking for Clinical Research Nurse to enhance the delivery of clinical research to ensure the delivery of the Trust research strategy. In order to co-ordinate the various studies that the Trust undertakes you will need to be a self-motivated and passionate clinically-experienced ITU Nurse, with a keen interest in clinical research. You will be part of a dynamic team helping to support the delivery of high quality NIHR portfolio research.

PLEASE NOTE: For this post, previous and current experience of NIHR and commercial research studies is desirable as the post holder will be running several on-going studies.

On a daily basis you will be responsible for all aspects of the research process including: assessing patient suitability for trials; screening and recruiting patients; obtaining informed consent, performing study procedures and managing study data.

The key elements of our R&D strategy include: to increase the number of UK CRN portfolio studies, increase patient participation in clinical studies and ensure that studies recruit to time and target.

You will work under the management of the Lead Research Midwife & Delivery Manager, and will need to have excellent organisational skills. It is also essential that you can plan and prioritise your workload in order to meet performance targets and deadlines.

The post holder will be required to work at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will assist, under the guidance of more experienced colleagues, with the set-up, maintenance, and close down of clinical studies in accordance with local, national and international legislation within various clinical areas.

The post holder will also be expected to ensure that all research safeguards psychological and physical well-being of the patient in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team, to facilitate high standards of care. The post holder will work across the four clinical divisions of the Trust, in a variety of areas dependent on demand.

You will be part of the friendly, dynamic and supportive teams, helping to support the delivery of high quality NIHR portfolio and commercial research. In order to co-ordinate the various studies that the Trust undertakes, you will need to be a self-motivated and passionate clinically-experienced adult nurse, with a keen interest in clinical research.

About us

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.

We are committed to equal opportunities and believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence. As part of our dedication to equity, we actively welcome applications from individuals from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that diverse teams bring and are committed to creating an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and empowered to succeed."

If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.

Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.

Job summary

We seek an enthusiastic, experienced, team player, who wishes to gain further clinical experience in Cardiac, Maternal Medicine and High Risk Obstetrics, to join our department which is the lead provider for Obstetric Medicine for North West London. The successful candidate will join a busy, thriving department that is forward looking and innovative. We are the sector leaders in many aspects of obstetric and gynaecological practice. The post will suit a candidate who wishes to undertake advanced training in maternal medicine as part of OOPE or a post-CCT trainee wishing to finesse their skill on obstetric medicine prior to taking a consultant post.

The successful candidate will carry out clinical duties within all areas of the obstetrics and gynaecology department including weekly cardiac clinic, monthly low risk cardiac clinic, once a fortnight pre-conception counselling cardiac clinic, attend the weekly Obstetric Medicine clinics (including the Joint Cardiac Clinic with Brompton and the MDT Diabetes/Endocrine Clinic), review cardiac inpatients, attend twice weekly ward rounds twice per week (Obstetric Physician led) and Maternal Medicine MDT meetings (Cardiac, Cystic Fibrosis, Haematology, Neurology and Diabetes and Endocrine). When on call the post holder will be on the three-tier rota covering obstetrics and gynaecology in a 1:8 on out of hours call frequency as the Junior or Senior Registrar depending on prior experience.

Main duties of the job

The appointee will be supported to complete the ATSM in Maternal Medicine and attend obstetric ultrasound scanning sessions to develop scanning skills. Chelsea is the lead site within the sector for abnormally invasive placentas and the successful candidate will also have the opportunity to participate in high-risk elective obstetric procedures and other specialist Obstetric clinics (Multiple Pregnancy and Preterm Birth).

It is expected that the successful candidate will undertake clinical audits and undertake quality improvement projects (QIP) under consultant supervision within the area of Cardiac/ Maternal Medicine. The successful candidate can take an active role in optimising high risk antenatal care pathways both within the Trust and North West Maternal Medicine Network.

About us

We provide services from two main hospitals, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital, and a number of clinics across London and the South-East. We have over 6,000 members of staff that are PROUD to Care for nearly one million people. Both hospitals provide full clinical services, including full maternity, emergency and children's, in addition to a range of community-based services across London, such as award-winning sexual health and HIV clinics.

We're one of the best preforming Trusts in the country. We're also one of the top trusts to work for - our staff say they're engaged, motivated, and would recommend us as a place to work and receive treatment.

Our Trust has been rated by the Care Quality Commission as 'Good' in all five of the main domains of safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led, giving an us overall rating of 'Good'. We've also been awarded an 'Outstanding' rating for 'use of resources' by an NHS Improvement inspection.

Our facilities are some of the best in the country. We have been investing around £10 million a year in our estate. We are currently spending £25 million on expanding our adult and neonatal critical care facilities at Chelsea and Westminster and redevelopment of our children's unit at West Middlesex - in partnership with our charity, CW+ and generous donors.

Job summary

Locum Consultant Anaesthetist

Site: West Middlesex University Hospital

We are looking for one enthusiastic and self-motivated consultants to join our department. This will be a six month renewable contract up to one year in total to cover for Maternity leave. The successful candidate will cover general theatre lists as well as labour ward and may have the opportunity to participate in general on-calls once fully orientated to the department.

Depending on workload and departmental needs, the post may be extended beyond the original period.

Main duties of the job

This is a full time post of 10PA, divided into 8.5PA direct clinical care (DCC) and 1.5PA supporting professional activities (SPA). Theatre sessions are typically delivered flexibly across the weekdays, although the department may be able to accommodate some requests with regards to a fixed element to the work pattern. Some Theatre sessions will be delivered on weekends.

About us

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.

We are committed to equal opportunities and believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence. As part of our dedication to equity, we actively welcome applications from individuals from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that diverse teams bring and are committed to creating an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and empowered to succeed."

If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.

Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.