Consultant Stroke Physician

Overview

If you're a Stroke Consultant who enjoys true hyperacute work, regional level decision making, and being part of a service that's still evolving, this post may be of interest.

Our client, an NHS university hospital in the Midlands, is seeking a full time Locum Consultant in Stroke Medicine (10 PAs) to join one of the UK's most established and forward thinking stroke centres.

Why this post stands out

• 2,000 strokes/year through a major regional centre
• 16 bed Hyper Acute Stroke Unit co located with ED, Neurosurgery, Neurology & Vascular
• Regional Mechanical Thrombectomy service - moving to full 24/7 provision
• 24/7 thrombolysis and 7 day TIA service
• Access to neurosurgery, vascular surgery, and neuroradiology
• One of only 8 UK Hyperacute Stroke Research Centres
• Strong links with University and active clinical trials portfolio
• Dedicated HASU, acute rehab and long term rehab pathway
• Well supported rota with experienced consultants and a large trainee body

You'll be working across hyperacute stroke, acute care, and rehabilitation, contributing to pathway development within a service known nationally for innovation and research.

Consultant structure and responsibilities

• 10 PA job plan (8 DCC / 2 SPA in year one)
• 1 in 7 HASU / weekend rota
• Mentor scheme for consultants
• Major teaching hospital with strong academic links
• Work across hyperacute stroke, acute care, and rehabilitation, contributing to pathway development

Salary and terms

10 PA salary will pay between £109,725 - £145,478 per annum depending on numbers of years you have completed at Consultant level.

Next steps

This is an opportunity to work at the centre of stroke care in the East Midlands - high acuity, strong MDT culture, and genuine service development influence. If this could be of interest, I'd be glad to share further details or arrange an informal discussion.