Locum Consultant in Stroke, Palliative Care

We are seeking an experienced Consultant in Stroke and Palliative Care to join a leading District General Hospital in Kent. This is an on-site locum consultant position, ideal for a specialist seeking a high-quality, long-term placement within a well-established acute and elderly care service. You will provide expert stroke thrombolysis, unit management, and palliative support to patients across medical directorates, including Hyperacute Stroke pathways and SPCT.

Key Benefits:

• £100-£110 per hour (£85k take-home pa for 5 days pw)
• Up to 5 days per week, long-term contract from Feb 2026 (flexible start)
• Market-leading rates with weekly payroll and no tier 2 visa barriers
• Hyperacute Stroke Centre with TIA clinic advanced thrombolysis pathways
• Supportive MDT including SpRs, AHPs, and expanding SPCT (3.5 WTE)
• Excellent work-life balance – 4-day week negotiable minimal on-call
• Immediate interviews with fast-track onboarding for Feb placements
• Career development through Trust audit/education programmes
• Prime Kent location – commuter-friendly with London links (45 mins HS1)

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver comprehensive clinical care in Stroke Unit and Palliative Care settings
• Manage acute stroke admissions, rehabilitation, and end-of-life pathways
• Participate in consultant-led ward rounds, MDTs, and on-call rota (negotiable)
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimise patient outcomes
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation per NHS Trust standards

To Apply, either click “Apply” or send in your CV to admin@profdochealthcare.com. For more information please also do not hesitate to call Kyan and he would be happy to answer any questions you may have about this great opportunity.

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