Consultant Physician - Stroke

Haringey GP Federation; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 80,000 - GBP 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in East Sussex is inviting applications for a Consultant in Stroke Medicine. Join a dedicated team at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust and shape high-quality stroke care. Responsibilities include attending thrombolysis calls and managing acute stroke admissions. Candidates should have a background in Stroke Medicine, along with full GMC registration. This role offers support for professional growth and the opportunity to participate in research and innovation within the Stroke Services.

Benefits

Supportive environment for professional growth

Opportunities for leadership and innovation

Active participation in clinical research

Qualifications

• Strong background in Stroke Medicine with full GMC registration.
• Experience in General (Internal) Medicine and related specialties.
• Completion of relevant courses in Stroke Medicine.

Responsibilities

• Attend thrombolysis and thrombectomy calls with the on-call team.
• Manage hyperacute stroke admissions and complications.
• Coordinate referrals and patient transfers effectively.

Skills

Effective communication

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Information technology skills

Professional attitude

Education

MB BS or equivalent

Membership or Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians

Full Registration with GMC

MD or equivalent

Job description

We are delighted to invite applications for aConsultant in Stroke Medicine to 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
• 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
• 24/7 Thrombectomy service in collaboration with our regional neuroscience centre
• 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 hyperacute 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.

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.