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Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Stroke Consultant

The closing date is 18 January 2026

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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 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.

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

19 December 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-MR-DoM-BR-3391

Job locations

Broomfield

Court Road

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET


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.

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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • MBBS
  • Entry on GMC Specialist Register
  • Evidence of completion of specialist training or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • 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

  • Knowledge and experience of supervising undergraduates, junior doctors and other staff
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • MBBS
  • Entry on GMC Specialist Register
  • Evidence of completion of specialist training or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • 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

  • Knowledge and experience of supervising undergraduates, junior doctors and other staff

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Broomfield

Court Road

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET


Employer's website

https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Broomfield

Court Road

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET


Employer's website

https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Lead, Stroke Medicine

Dr Ramanathan Kirthivasan

r.kirthivasan@nhs.net

01245362000

Details

Date posted

19 December 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-MR-DoM-BR-3391

Job locations

Broomfield

Court Road

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET


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