Trust NHS Locum Consultant Physician - Stroke

Esht; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 109,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in East Sussex is seeking a Trust NHS Locum Consultant Physician specializing in Stroke Medicine. This full-time role involves managing acute stroke admissions, providing effective emergency care, and participating in research projects. Ideal candidates will hold a MB BS or equivalent and be on the GMC Specialist Register. The position offers opportunities for professional growth within a supportive multidisciplinary team, based at Eastbourne District General Hospital.

Benefits

Opportunities for service development

Supportive environment for professional growth

Participation in clinical research

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration and on the Specialist Register, or within six months of obtaining your CCT.
• Wide experience in General (Internal) Medicine and Stroke Medicine.
• Ability to develop a subspecialty interest within Stroke Medicine.

Responsibilities

• Attend thrombolysis and thrombectomy calls with the on-call stroke team.
• Manage hyperacute stroke admissions and associated complications.
• Run TIA and Stroke clinics.

Skills

Emergency Care

Effective communication

Management and leadership

Research participation

Ability to work in multidisciplinary team

Education

MB BS or equivalent

Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians

Full Registration with GMC

Job description

Trust NHS Locum Consultant Physician - Stroke

NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant

Main area Stroke Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant Contract Fixed term: 6 months (Trust NHS locum 6 months) Hours Full time - 10 sessions per week (Per annum) Job ref 374-EB-AM551-NHSLOCUM-B

Site EDGH Town Eastbourne Salary £109,725 - £145,478 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 25/12/2025 23:59

We provide safe, compassionate and high quality hospital and community care to over half a million people living in East Sussex and those who visit our local area.

We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex with an annual income of £650 million and we are the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive health services are provided by over 8,000 dedicated members of staff working from two acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites across East Sussex, 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. Conquest Hospital and our Community Services were rated ‘Outstanding’ and Eastbourne DGH was rated ‘Good’.

Our two acute hospitals have emergency departments and provide 24 hour a day care, offering a comprehensive range of surgical, medical, outpatient and maternity services, supported by a full range of diagnostic and therapy services. Our centre for trauma services and obstetrics is at Conquest Hospital, while our centre for urology and stroke services is at Eastbourne DGH. At Bexhill Hospital we offer a range of outpatient, day surgery, rehabilitation and intermediate care services. At Rye, Winchelsea and District Memorial Hospital we offer outpatients, rehabilitation and intermediate services. At Uckfield Community Hospital we provide day surgery and outpatient care.

In the community, we deliver services that focus on people with long term conditions living well outside hospital, through our integrated locality teams working with district and community nursing teams. Community members of staff also provide care to patients in their homes and from a number of clinics, health centres and GP surgeries.

Job overview

NHS Locum Consultant Physician

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

We are delighted to invite applications for a Locum Consultant 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 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.

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached.

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

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

Patients come first at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust.

Our vision is to be:

• The healthcare provider of first choice for the people of East Sussex.

Our mission is to:

• Deliver better health outcomes and an excellent experience for everyone we provide with healthcare services.

Our strategic objectives are to:

• Improve quality and clinical outcomes by ensuring that safe patient care is our highest priority.
• Play a leading role in local partnerships to meet the needs of our local population and improve and enhance patients’ experiences.
• Use our resources efficiently and effectively for the benefit of our patients and their care to ensure our services are clinically, operationally and financially sustainable.

Our aims are that all services delivered by the Trust are:

• Safe
• Effective
• Caring
• Responsive and
• Well led

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Wendy Mills Job title General Manager - Medicine Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 07967 591974

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