Locum Consultant in Stroke Medicine

Job Summary

The Stroke Service at The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is looking for a Locum Consultant to join our dynamic team, dedicated to delivering high‑quality and innovative hyper‑acute and acute stroke care.

• Purpose‑built 39‑bed Stroke ward with an integrated TIA clinic.
• Approximately 1,200 confirmed stroke admissions annually.
• Comprehensive 24/7 thrombolysis service.
• Established thrombectomy pathway to UHNM Hospital, Stoke‑on‑Trent.
• All duties are within the Stroke Directorate—no general medical on‑call commitment.

• Suspected stroke patients presenting to ED are assessed by a dedicated Stroke Specialist Nurse team, available 24/7.
• The nurse team operates independently, triaging all referrals.
• Active involvement in a national pilot of pre‑hospital video triage with Westvaa Midlands Ambulance Service.

• Act as a Consultant Physician, providing a safe and effective 7‑day hyper‑acute and acute stroke service and daily TIA service alongside colleagues.
• Work with rehabilitation and community services to ensure timely and safe transfer of care.
• Contribute to audit, the Stroke database and performance review to meet the National Stroke Strategy, Regional Stroke Specification and SSNAP requirements.
• Contribute to stroke service teaching and training.
• Provide undergraduate teaching where appropriate.

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest acute and community Trusts in the West Midlands, providing a comprehensive range of services across Wolverhampton, Black Country, Staffordshire, North Worcestershire, and Shropshire. We were rated as GOOD during our recent CQC inspection.

Posted: 12 January 2026
Pay scheme:
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade:
Consultant
Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 per annum

Contract:

Fixed term (12 months)
Working pattern:
Full‑time
Reference number: 225‑DIV2‑766263рон 255 p-731

Please refer to the attached Consultant Candidate Pack for the detailed Job Description Document, Person Specification and Trust Brochure.

• Full registration and licence to practice with the GMC.
• On the GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT from the date of interview.
• MRCP or equivalent.

• Sub‑specialty training or equivalent.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Applicants requiring UK Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information see the NHS Careers website.

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
New Cross Hospital
Wolverhampton
WV10 0QP