Job overview
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.
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.
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
Teaching
Essential
- Enthusiasm for teaching medical students, nursing staff and other professional groups
Desirable
- Educational qualification
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
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
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This advert is for Consultant Physician - Stroke with East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust in St Leonards On Sea, South East, England. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Neurology role. The advertised salary is £113,565 - £150,569 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 23 Jul 2026.
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