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Trust NHS Locum Consultant Physician - Stroke

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

CQC: Good

Eastbourne

Salary

£109,725 – £145,478

Training post

No

Trust type

Acute

Posted

3 weeks ago

About the role

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.

Trust NHS Locum Consultant Physician - Stroke

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

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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

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 needsOpportunities to lead service development and innovationA supportive environment for professional growth and leadershipActive participation in clinical research, audit and quality improvement projects.

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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Person specification

Essential

MB BS or equivalent
Membership or Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians
Full Registration with GMC with a licence to practice
Wide experience in all aspects of General (Internal) Medicine and Stroke Medicine.
Evidence of participation in management
Understanding of recent initiatives and changes, including Clinical Governance and Appraisal
Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit
Understanding of the role of research
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
Enthusiasm for teaching medical students, nursing staff and other professional groups

Desirable

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

Good presentation skills

Demonstration of initiated projects

Specific attributes for post

UK Driving Licence

Educational qualification