Locum Consultant Physician - Stroke

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.
  
  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., MB BS or equivalent
• Membership or Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians
• Full Registration with GMC with a licence to practice, MD or equivalent, Wide experience in all aspects of General (Internal) Medicine and Stroke Medicine., 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,
• Evidence of participation in management
• Understanding of recent initiatives and changes, including Clinical Governance and Appraisal, Management course and/or qualifications
• Knowledge of the structure of Health Service
Audit, Research & Publications,
• 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, 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, Good presentation skills
• Demonstration of initiated projects
• Specific attributes for post
• UK Driving Licence
  
  As part of ESHT's clinical strategy, our Stroke Services have been consolidated to a single, purpose-designed site atEastbourne District General Hospital (EDGH), home to ourAcute 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, We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work
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 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people's own homes. In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated 'Outstanding'. Eastbourne DGH rated 'Good'. In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.