Job summary
- Main area
- Stroke
- Grade
- Consultant
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 10 sessions per week (Will cover the stroke oncall which will be a 1:6 weekdays and 1:5 weekends)
- Job ref
- 390-MR-DoM-BR-3391
- Employer
- Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Broomfield
- Town
- Chelmsford
- Salary
- £109,725 - £145,478 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 18/01/2026 23:59
- Interview date
- 06/02/2026
Employer heading
Stroke Consultant
Consultant
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital provider in the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS), which is a system of health and care partners working together for our local population.
Within Mid and South Essex there are 149 GP practices, operating from over 200 sites, forming 27 Primary Care Networks and one Ambulance Trust. There are also three main community and mental health service providers who work together through a community collaborative.
We collaborate with other valuable partners, including three Healthwatch organisations, nine voluntary and community sector organisations and three top tier local authorities, with seven district, borough and city councils, as well as our local universities.
Job overview
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 Consultant Stroke Physician to join our fantastic consultant team on a substative 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.
PLEASE NOTE: The AAC interview for this role is scheduled for 6th February 2026
Main duties of the job
The components of the service which the successful applicant will help to provide are:
- The comprehensive stroke thrombolysis service, and a best-endeavor stroke thrombectomy service
- Rapid Assessment Clinic for TIA/minor stroke patients held five days a week where 20 - 25 suspected new stroke/TIA patients are seen per week. There is also a service for high-risk TIA patients at weekends and bank holidays. The seven day a week service includes same day CT or MRI scan and Carotid Doppler. We are currently achieving our performance targets for high risk and low risk patients and looking to adapt this service in view of the latest RCP guidelines.
- Currently, 7 days/week there is 9.00 am consultant – led multidisciplinary ward round for all new suspected stroke/TIA admissions and a daily review of all other patients on Stroke Unit
- Multidisciplinary rehabilitation of stroke patients on the stroke ward including meetings with relatives
- Weekly outpatient clinics providing for new referrals and medical follow up for recently discharged stroke patients and other patients
- Strong links with diagnostic imaging, vascular surgery, cardiology and neurology.
- On-going educational programme for all disciplines within the department and lectures to GPs and other interested groups.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main 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.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- MBBS
- Entry on GMC Specialist Register
- Evidence of completion of specialist training or equivalent
Experience
Essential criteria
- Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in the specialty.
- Able to take full and independent responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision.
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge and experience of supervising undergraduates, junior doctors and other staff
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Dr Ramanathan Kirthivasan
- Job title
- Clinical Lead, Stroke Medicine
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01245 362000
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