Speciality Doctor Stroke | East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

ESHT; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Eastbourne is seeking a Specialty Doctor in Stroke Medicine for a full-time, fixed-term position. This role involves delivering hyper-acute care and thrombolysis in a high-performing healthcare environment. Candidates should have relevant experience and a commitment to providing compassionate and high-quality patient care. The position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a vital service within East Sussex's healthcare landscape.

Qualifications

• Applicants should have relevant experience in stroke medicine.
• Candidates must be committed to delivering high-quality care.
• Enthusiasm and a team-oriented attitude are essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver hyper-acute care and thrombolysis.
• Work effectively within the hyper-acute rehabilitation team.

Job description

Specialty Doctor - Stroke - Eastbourne General Hospital

Applications are invited to apply for the post of Specialty Doctor in Stroke Medicine. The post is a full time, fixed term contract for up to 12 months.

This is a valuable opportunity to experience working within our hyper-acute rehabilitation stroke services.

Eastbourne DGH is a high performing HASU and is the centre of stroke provision for the Trust and East Sussex. We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed colleague to deliver hyper-acute care and thrombolysis at Eastbourne District Hospital.

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 (CQC), 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.

Please refer to the job description attached.

Please contact for an informal discussion.

10PA contract

This advert closes on Tuesday 30 Sep 2025