Consultant Physician - Stroke

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Eastbourne invites applications for a Consultant in Stroke Medicine. This role focuses on shaping high-quality stroke care within a dedicated interdisciplinary team. Ideal candidates will have strong competencies in Stroke Medicine, solid GMC registration, and the ability to manage acute stroke admissions. The position offers professional growth, opportunities for research, and participation in clinical development programs. Join us to make a significant impact on local community health.

Benefits

Tailored job plan

Professional growth opportunities

Participation in clinical research and audits

Qualifications

• Strong background in Stroke Medicine with full GMC registration.
• Experience in General Internal Medicine and Stroke Medicine.
• Ability to lead clinical research projects.

Responsibilities

• Attend thrombolysis and thrombectomy calls.
• Manage hyper-acute stroke admissions and complications.
• Lead care planning and communication with patients and families.

Skills

Effective communication

Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams

IT skills

Leadership in clinical research

Education

MB BS or equivalent

Membership or Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians

Full GMC registration with license to practice

Job description

We are delighted to invite applications for aConsultant in Stroke Medicineto join our dedicated and forward-thinking team atEast Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust (ESHT). This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and dynamic physician to play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering high-quality stroke care for our local community.

Why Join Us?

As part of ESHT's clinical strategy, our Stroke Services have been consolidated to a single, purpose-designed site atEastbourne District General Hospital (EDGH), home to ourAcute Stroke Centre. This centralised model ensures streamlined care and enhanced outcomes for our patients.

You'll be joining a collaborative and supportive multidisciplinary team committed to excellence in stroke care, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Our Stroke Services Include:

Acute Stroke admissions managed at EDGH via Stroke and Thrombolysis pathways

• 24/7 Thrombectomy service in collaboration with our regional neuroscience centre

TIA clinics held at both EDGH and Conquest Hospital, Hastings

AI-supported telemedicine for thrombolysis on-call

Two Community Stroke Rehabilitation Teams delivering Early Supported Discharge (ESD)

Rehabilitation pathways to Bexhill Irvine Unit

• Active involvements in ongoing clinical research & opportunities to participate in national and international stroke trials

Main duties of the job

About You

We're looking for an accredited physician with a strong background in Stroke Medicine. You must hold full GMC registration and be either on the Specialist Register or within six months of obtaining your CCT at the time of interview.

Key Responsibilities

Emergency Care

• Attend thrombolysis and thrombectomy calls with the on‑call stroke team
• Coordinate thrombectomy referrals and patient transfers

Acute Stroke Centre

• Manage hyper‑acute stroke admissions and associated complications
• Lead care planning and best‑interest meetings
• Communicate effectively with MDTs, patients, and families
• Run TIA and Stroke clinics
• Manage associated administrative duties

Out-of-Hours Commitment

• 1:4 weekends covering new admissions and TIA clinics
• 1:6 thrombolysis on‑call rota

What We Offer

• A tailored job plan to suit your interests and service needs
• Opportunities to lead service development and innovation
• A supportive environment for professional growth and leadership
• Active participation in clinical research, audit and quality improvement projects.

About us

We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work

We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people's own homes.

In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated 'Outstanding'. Eastbourne DGH rated 'Good'.

In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

The applicant should be a holder of Certificate of Completion of Training or be within six months of the award of CCT by the date of the interview or the equivalent (CESR) which is at the time of applying, on the GMC Specialist Register.

AAC Date - TBC

Person Specification

Qualification, Higher Qualifications & Registration

• MB BS or equivalent
• Membership or Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians
• Full Registration with GMC with a licence to practice
• MD or equivalent

Training & experience

• Wide experience in all aspects of General (Internal) Medicine and Stroke Medicine.
• Experience in other relevant medical specialities
• Completion of courses relevant to Stroke Medicine and Care of the Elderly.
• Ability to develop a subspecialty interest within the field of Stroke Medicine

Administration & Management

• Evidence of participation in management
• Understanding of recent initiatives and changes, including Clinical Governance and Appraisal
• Management course and/or qualifications
• Knowledge of the structure of Health Service

Audit, Research & Publications

• Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit
• Understanding of the role of research
• Completion and/or Publication of audit projects
• Experience of clinical research culminating in presentation and publication of original studies, review articles, etc, relevant to speciality
• Ability to lead clinical research project

Personal skills & Personal attributes

• Effective communicator, able to work in a multi‑disciplinary team
• Familiarity with information technology and general computer skills.
• Ability to work with colleagues in other specialities to develop local services.
• Professional attitude towards work
• Good record of attendance
• Demonstration of initiated projects
• Specific attributes for post
• UK Driving Licence

Teaching

• Enthusiasm for teaching medical students, nursing staff and other professional groups

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.