Consultant Physician

Consultant Physician – Stroke East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust (ESHT) We are delighted to invite applications for a Consultant Physician – Stroke Medicine to join our dedicated and forward-thinking team. 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? 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 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 at 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 involvement in ongoing clinical research and opportunities to participate in national and international stroke trials 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 East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust We provide safe, compassionate and high‑quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. Our extensive services are supported by a workforce of over 7,000 staff across acute hospitals, community sites and homes. The Trust has received the Care Quality Commission rating of ‘Good’ overall, and ‘Outstanding’ for caring and effective. We are committed to building for a sustainable future through a comprehensive redevelopment programme. #J-18808-Ljbffr