Locum Stroke Consultant

Locum Stroke Consultant role based at Royal Glamorgan Hospital in Llantrisant offers a fixed-term appointment until the end of March 2027 to cover maternity leave. The post provides leadership in stroke medicine across the Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board area, working within a multidisciplinary team that includes acute stroke units, step-down rehabilitation, community neurorehabilitation and specialist TIA clinics. Responsibilities include clinical supervision of junior staff, participation in risk management, clinical audit and governance processes, and contributing to research initiatives aligned with NHS priorities. The role involves rotating on-call duties for stroke thrombolysis and thrombectomy services, with remote coverage supported by provided IT equipment for image review.

The position offers a fixed-term contract at Band 9 salary of £125,509 per annum, inclusive of standard NHS conditions. Working hours follow a full-time pattern with flexible arrangements available, including opportunities for professional development and training under the Clinical Director for Stroke Medicine. Applications must be submitted through the original advert by 15 October 2026, with candidates required to meet essential criteria including full GMC registration and relevant postgraduate training in stroke medicine. The role presents a focused opportunity to develop specialist expertise within a structured healthcare environment serving a defined population across South Wales.