East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Consultant Physician - Stroke

The closing date is 23 July 2026

Job summary
Consultant Physician - Stroke Medicine East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

We are delighted to invite applications for a Consultant in Stroke Medicine to join our dedicated and forward-thinking team at East 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 at Eastbourne District General Hospital (EDGH), home to our Acute 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
• Conduct inpatient reviews, including ITU patients

Acute Stroke Centre

• Manage hyperacute stroke admissions and associated complications
• Lead care planning and best-interest meetings
• Communicate effectively with MDTs, patients, and families

Outpatient Services

• Run TIA and Stroke clinics
• Conduct inpatient follow-up reviews
• 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.

Details
Date posted: 24 June 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 374-EB-AM551-H
Job locations: EDGH, Eastbourne, BN21 2UD, United Kingdom

Job description
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
Essential

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

Desirable

• MD or equivalent

Training & experience
Essential

• Wide experience in all aspects of General (Internal) Medicine and Stroke Medicine.

Desirable

• 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
Essential

• Evidence of participation in management
• Understanding of recent initiatives and changes, including Clinical Governance and Appraisal

Desirable

• Management course and/or qualifications
• Knowledge of the structure of Health Service

Audit, Research & Publications
Essential

• Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit
• Understanding of the role of research

Desirable

• 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
Essential

• Effective communicator, able to work in a multi-disciplinary team
• Leadership qualities
• 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

Desirable

• Good presentation skills
• Demonstration of initiated projects
• Specific attributes for post
• UK Driving Licence

Teaching
Essential

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

Desirable

• Educational qualification

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).