Consultant Physician - Stroke | East Healthcare NHS Trust

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.

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.

• Acute Stroke admissions managed at EDGH via Stroke and Thrombolysis pathways
• 24/7 Thrombectomy service in collaboration with our regional neuroscience centre
• TIAs 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 involvement in ongoing clinical research and opportunities to participate in national and international stroke trials

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.

• Attend thrombolysis and thrombectomy calls with the on‑call stroke team
• Coordinate thrombectomy referrals and patient transfers
• Conduct inpatient reviews, including ITU patients

• 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
• Conduct inpatient follow‑up reviews
• Manage associated administrative duties

• 1:4 weekends covering new admissions and TIA clinics
• 1:6 thrombolysis on‑call rota

• 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.

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 over 7000 members of staff working from acute hospitals, community hospitals and in people’s own homes.

Please refer to the job description attached. If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

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