(**) Locum Consultant Stroke Medicine
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust · Consultant · viaNHS Jobs
£113565.00 to £150569.00
- Closing date
- 6 Nov 2026
- Posted
- 2d ago
- Specialism
- Consultant
- Sector
- Healthcare
- Reference
- nhs-5677855
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Job summary
Are you a dedicated Stroke Physician looking to make a significant impact on patient care?
Our Broomfield Hospital site is seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Locum Consultant Stroke Physician to join our fantastic consultant team on a fixed term basis. This is an exceptional opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking department who are committed to excellence in acute and rehabilitation stroke and TIA services.
- Provide expert care and management for patients presenting with stroke and TIA.
- Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to deliver personalized treatment plans.
- Contribute to the enhancement of stroke services, aligning with regional care quality standards.
- Support community rehabilitation initiatives, ensuring seamless care transitions from hospital to home.
Main duties of the job
The components of the service which the successful applicant will help to provide are:
- Thecomprehensivestrokethrombolysisservice,andabest-endeavorstrokethrombectomy service
- Rapid Assessment Clinic for TIA/minor stroke patients held five days a weekwhere20-25suspectednewstroke/TIApatientsareseenperweek.Thereisalsoaserviceforhigh-riskTIApatientsatweekendsandbankholidays.Thesevendaya week service includes same day CT or MRI scan and Carotid Doppler. We arecurrentlyachievingourperformancetargetsforhighriskandlowriskpatients andlookingtoadapt thisservice in viewofthelatestRCP guidelines.
- Currently, 7 days/week there is 9.00 am consultant - led multidisciplinary wardround for all new suspected stroke/TIA admissions and a daily review of all otherpatientson Stroke Unit
- Multidisciplinary rehabilitation of stroke patients on the stroke ward includingmeetingswith relatives
- Weekly outpatient clinics providing for new referrals and medical follow up forrecentlydischarged stroke patientsandotherpatients
- Stronglinkswithdiagnosticimaging,vascularsurgery,cardiologyandneurology.
- On-going educational programme for all disciplines within the department andlecturesto GPsand other interestedgroups.
About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
Details
Date posted
21 October 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£113,565 to £150,569 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
Contract
Locum
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
390-BR-MR-DOM-9432-A
Job locations
Broomfield Hospital
Court Road
Chelmsford
CM1 7ET
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
If you are ready to take your career to the next level and make a real difference in the lives of stroke patients, we would love to hear from you.
For further details please refer to the attached job description and person specification.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.Previous applicants need not apply.
Job responsibilities
If you are ready to take your career to the next level and make a real difference in the lives of stroke patients, we would love to hear from you.
For further details please refer to the attached job description and person specification.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.Previous applicants need not apply.
What you need to do now
Applications are handled by Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust on their own site — BOQQS does not collect CVs or hold your application. This listing closes on 6 Nov 2026.
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