Consultant Stroke Physician

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 one is worth your attention.

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-friendly structure
• 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

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

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.