Consultant Stroke Physician - Locum

NHS; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking a consultant stroke physician for a part-time locum post at Wycombe Hospital. The role includes patient management, teaching responsibilities, and participation in stroke service governance. Ideal candidates will have an MBBS, GMC registration, and experience in acute stroke care.

Benefits

Generous leave entitlement

Health and wellbeing services

NHS discount schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in acute stroke
• Ability to manage stroke patients at Consultant level
• Participation in clinical audits

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operation of the Stroke Service
• Teaching and training juniors
• Maintain high clinical standards in stroke patient management

Skills

Clinical Governance

Audit Participation

Education

MBBS or equivalent

Full Specialist Registration with GMC

MCRP

Job description

Job summary

A part time (7 PA) post as a consultant stroke physician is available at Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust for a 12-month fixed-term locum.

The post will be based at Wycombe Hospital in High Wycombe, although there may be service commitments at Amersham hospital one month in four and potentially for out-patient follow-up clinics in the future. A CCT in Stroke Medicine is desirable but not essential, providing a candidate has sufficient experience in acute stroke and a CCT in a 'parent speciality' such as Geriatric Medicine, Acute Medicine, or Neurology.

This is part replacement post due to the retirement of one of the current consultants, and part new post. The successful candidate will be one of four stroke consultants based at Wycombe, and one of eight consultants contributing to the stroke on-call rota which operates on a '1 in 8' basis. There is no GIM component to the post.

Wycombe and Amersham are situated in a very attractive part of the country, close to London and yet enjoying the benefits of the countryside with the Chilterns recognised as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Buckinghamshire education utilises an 11+ selection system and schools are widely regarded as excellent.

Main duties of the job

Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of Stroke patients

To share with colleagues the responsibility for the day-to-day management of the Stroke Service

Teaching and training of junior staff

To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and audit

To have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing professional development (CPD)

About us

Why colleagues think we are "a great place to work!"

What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.

Alongside NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme, you'll have access to NHS discount schemes.

We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

What do we stand for?

Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.

Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.

We are working hard to increase diversity at all levels within the trust. We believe a diverse workforce can have a positive effect on both staff wellbeing and patient outcomes.

We welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities and care-experienced candidates.

We are proud to achieve the Gold award for the Armed Forces Covenant and support applications from the Armed Forces Community. Please contact [e-mail] (our Armed Forces Covenant Lead) if you would like guidance or assistance with your application.

We make employment decisions by matching our service needs with the skills and experience of candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

Details Date posted

12 June 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year pa

Contract

Locum

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

434-LOCPHYSTROKE3

Job locations

Wycombe Hospital

Alexandra Road

High Wycombe

HP11 2TT

Job description Job responsibilities

For further details on the job description, main responsibilities, and person specification; please see attached documents below.

Job description Job responsibilities

For further details on the job description, main responsibilities, and person specification; please see attached documents below.

Person Specification Education Essential

• MBBS or equivalent
• Full and Specialist registration (and with a licence to practice) with the General Medical Council (GMC), or be eligible for registration within six months of interview.
• MCRP

Education Essential

• Full and Specialist registration (and with a licence to practice) with the General Medical Council (GMC), or be eligible for registration within six months of interview.

Experience Essential

• MCRP
• Sufficient to have achieved higher accreditation
• Thorough knowledge of specialty and ability to work at Consultant level.
• Has participated in audit and can lead audit in the department
• Experience of the work of a Stroke Physician at an appropriate level.

Person Specification Education Essential

• MBBS or equivalent
• Full and Specialist registration (and with a licence to practice) with the General Medical Council (GMC), or be eligible for registration within six months of interview.
• MCRP

Education Essential

• Full and Specialist registration (and with a licence to practice) with the General Medical Council (GMC), or be eligible for registration within six months of interview.

Experience Essential

• MCRP
• Sufficient to have achieved higher accreditation
• Thorough knowledge of specialty and ability to work at Consultant level.
• Has participated in audit and can lead audit in the department
• Experience of the work of a Stroke Physician at an appropriate level.

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

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Wycombe Hospital

Alexandra Road

High Wycombe

HP11 2TT

Employer's website

https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Wycombe Hospital

Alexandra Road

High Wycombe

HP11 2TT

Employer's website

https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)