Locum Consultant in Stroke Medicine with certificate of sponsorship to the UK
Visa Note
While this position offers a certificate of sponsorship for eligible candidates, applicants must verify their specific visa eligibility requirements directly with The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust. The certificate of sponsorship does not guarantee visa approval, and candidates should familiarize themselves with UK visa requirements before applying.
Job Details
Job Title: Locum Consultant in Stroke Medicine
Company: The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
Location: New Cross Hospital, Wolverhampton, WV10 0QP
Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 per annum
Schedule: Full-time
Employment Type: Fixed term (12 months)
Language: English
Application Deadline: 09 February 2026
Reference Number: 225-DIV2-7662637
About the Position
The Stroke Service at The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is seeking to appoint a Locum Consultant to join our dynamic team, dedicated to delivering high-quality and innovative hyperacute and acute stroke care. This position offers an exciting opportunity for international medical professionals to contribute to a leading regional stroke service while receiving sponsorship to work in the UK.
Established in 1995, the Wolverhampton Stroke Service provides comprehensive care for a population of approximately 600,000 across Wolverhampton, Walsall and South Staffordshire. Over three decades, the service has developed into a leading regional provider with a strong reputation for excellence and innovation.
Service Overview
- Purpose-built 39-bed Stroke ward with an integrated TIA clinic
- Around 1,200 confirmed stroke admissions annually
- Comprehensive 24/7 thrombolysis service
- Established thrombectomy pathway to UHNM Hospital, Stoke-on-Trent
- All duties are within the Stroke Directorate – no general medical on-call commitment
Hyperacute Service
- Suspected stroke patients presenting to ED are assessed by a dedicated Stroke Specialist Nurse team, available 24/7
- The nurse team operates independently, triaging all referrals
- Active involvement in a national pilot of pre-hospital video triage with West Midlands Ambulance Service
About the Employer
The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest acute and community Trusts in the West Midlands providing a comprehensive range of services for the people of Wolverhampton, the wider Black Country, Staffordshire, North Worcestershire and Shropshire. We have been rated as GOOD during our recent CQC inspection.
The Trust provides a comprehensive range of community, acute and specialist/tertiary services at New Cross Hospital (secondary and tertiary services including Maternity, Accident & Emergency, Critical Care, outpatients), West Park Hospital, over 20 Community sites and Cannock Chase Hospital.
Main Duties of the Job
1. To act as a Consultant Physician providing, with colleagues, a safe and effective 7-day Hyper-acute and acute stroke service and a daily TIA service
2. To work with rehabilitation and community services to ensure timely and safe transfer of care
3. To contribute to audit, the Stroke database and performance review to ensure the service continues to meet the requirements of the National Stroke Strategy, Regional Stroke Specification and SSNAP
4. To contribute to stroke service teaching and training
5. To contribute to under-graduate teaching
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications – Essential
- Full registration and a licence to practise with the GMC
- On the GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT from the date of interview
- MRCP or equivalent
Education and Qualifications – Desirable
- Subspecialty training or equivalent
Certificate of Sponsorship Information
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. The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is able to offer a Certificate of Sponsorship for eligible candidates.
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.
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.
UK Registration Requirements
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website for overseas health professionals.
How to Apply
Apply via NHS Jobs website.
International applicants should ensure they have:
- Confirmed visa eligibility with the employer
- Required documentation including proof of qualifications
- Criminal record certificates from all countries where you have resided for 12+ months in the past 10 years
- Current professional registration with the GMC
For questions about the job, contact: Dr Saugata Das (Clinical Lead for Stroke Medicine)
Email: saugata.das@nhs.net
Phone: 01902307999
Supporting Documents
The following supporting documents are available for download:
- JD and PS.pdf (PDF, 947 KB) – Job description and person specification
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Employer Website
For more information about The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust, please visit: https://www.royalwolverhampton.nhs.uk/
International Candidate Information
We welcome applications from qualified international medical professionals seeking to relocate to the UK. This locum position offers an excellent opportunity to gain experience within the NHS while receiving sponsorship. The West Midlands region offers a high quality of life with good transport connections to major cities across the UK.
Successful candidates will join a multidisciplinary team committed to delivering outstanding hyperacute and acute stroke care, while contributing to service development and innovation. The position provides valuable experience within a well-established, forward-thinking service with access to modern facilities and regional pathways.
All applications will be considered on merit regardless of nationality or country of origin, although candidates must meet the essential criteria outlined in the person specification and be eligible for sponsorship under the UK Skilled Worker visa route.