St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London, has appointed Phil Moss as its Clinical Director for the Emergency Department.

Phil has extensive experience in emergency medicine having previously worked for Newham University Hospital and the Royal London Hospital as a consultant in emergency medicine before joining St George’s in November. Phil has also worked for the Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) as a flight registrar.

Speaking about his appointment Phil said: “This is an exciting time to be joining St George’s with the development of the major trauma centre as well as the hyper-acute stroke unit at the hospital’s main site in Tooting. I look forward to working with colleagues to develop these services in order to ensure the best possible care for patients. I will also be working to strengthen St George’s role as a major player in the emergency and urgent care landscape of southwest London”

Deputy Chief Executive and Medical Director at St George’s, Mike Bailey, said: “As Clinical Director for the Emergency Department, Phil is involved in the clinical, operational and strategic decisions that take place around A&E. He is an accomplished professional who brings a wealth of emergency medicine knowledge and experience to this role.”

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