Job overview

NHS Locum Consultant Physician 

We are delighted to invite applications for a Locum 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.  

Working for our organisation

A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.

In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year. 

There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.

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