Stroke Consultant

Job description

We’re recruiting a Locum Consultant in Stroke Medicine for a 12-month post (maternity leave cover) based in Swindon. You’ll join a friendly, well-established team of 10 senior clinicians within a combined neurology/stroke service, with real scope to help shape and improve stroke care.

The role

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and innovative Stroke Consultant with a passion for high-quality, evidence-based stroke care and service improvement. You’ll contribute to:

• Hyperacute/acute stroke care, including thrombolysis
• Rapid access TIA clinics
• HASU ward rounds and outpatient stroke clinics
• Teaching, training, and supervision of junior colleagues
• Audit/QI and clinical governance, with opportunities to develop subspecialty interests

The service

• 18-bed acute stroke unit (including 4 HASU beds) plus a 15-bed stroke rehabilitation ward
• Approximately 600 acute stroke patients per year
• Strong improvement journey, achieving consistent SSNAP Level B performance after significant service investment
• Active interest in stroke research

Job plan & on-call

• 10 PAs total (indicatively 8.5 DCC / 1.5 SPA)
• Potential to participate in a regional out-of-hours thrombolysis rota (remote)

What we offer

• Supportive culture with clear organisational values: Service, Teamwork, Ambition, Respect
• Mentoring for new consultants to support transition into post
• Strong CPD support (minimum 1.5 SPA within job plan for CPD/revalidation/QI/teaching)
• Leadership development opportunities and commitment to EDI

About Swindon

Swindon offers excellent access to London, Bristol and Oxford, plus the Cotswolds, Marlborough Downs and great outdoor lifestyle on your doorstep.

Essential requirements

• Full GMC registration
• CCT (or equivalent) in a relevant specialty or within 6 months of CCT at interview
• Trained/experienced across all aspects of stroke medicine, with ability to lead MDT care and contribute to education and service development

Interested?

If you are interested, please apply or send your CV to jack.oconnell@flexzo.ai

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Swindon

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

12-01-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English