Specialty Doctor in Stroke Medicine
The closing date is 12 August 2025
Job summary
Specialty Doctor in Stroke Medicine
Surrey & Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust are seeking to appoint a Specialty Doctor of ST3 level or above to join our Stroke Service. The post-holder will join the well-established department and deliver excellent Stroke Care on Hazelwood and Bletchingley Stroke Unit for one year fixed term in the first instance, with the possibility to extend.
We are looking for applicants with experience in Stroke Medicine and acute and/or general internal medicine who have excellent team-working skills with the abilities/professional skills to work well in a multi-professional team.
This post would suit doctors who have a keen interest in education and there will be opportunities for simulation training, teaching and quality improvement work.
Based at East Surrey Hospital, the post-holder will be a key senior member of the Stroke medicine team with a clear role in ensuring comprehensive care for their inpatients, providing acute assessment on presentation and working as a key part of the Multidisciplinary team.
This post is based on the expanded and developing Stroke Unit, involving delivering excellent care in Hyperacute Stroke, Acute Stroke and Early Rehabilitation, and TIA medicine under the supervision of the Consultants.
Main duties of the job
For further information, please see the attached trust job description and person specification for a full list of duties and responsibilities.
Provisional date for interview: TBC
Surrey & Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust reserves the right to close this advert once a suitable number of appropriate candidates have been received. Interviews will then be arranged accordingly.
About us
We are a leading local employer with a diverse workforce of approximately 6,000 staff, dedicated to providing healthcare services to a growing population of around 780,000 individuals.
Our Trust provides both emergency and planned healthcare across East Surrey, North-East West Sussex, and South Croydon - covering towns like Crawley, Horsham, Reigate, and Redhill. Our main hospital, East Surrey in Redhill, offers a full range of acute and specialist services and is also the closest trauma unit to Gatwick Airport. We also provide outpatient, diagnostic, and planned care services at sites including The Earlswood Centre, Caterham Dene Hospital, Oxted Health Centre, Crawley Hospital, and Horsham Hospital.
We are proud to be an inclusive employer, and we work hard to create an environment where everyone feels valued and supported. At our Trust, we strive to be the best place to work and receive care. We are dedicated to supporting you in your current role while helping you grow and develop your career. As part of our team, you will have access to excellent training opportunities, flexible working, dedicated support networks, and a strong emphasis on health and wellbeing to ensure a thriving and positive work environment.
Details
Date posted
29 July 2025
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Specialty Doctor
Salary
£61,542 to £99,216 a year per annum (depending on experience)
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
6 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
326-7359482-PN
Job locations
East Surrey Hospital
Canada Avenue
Redhill
RH1 5RH
Employer details
Employer name
Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
East Surrey Hospital
Canada Avenue
Redhill
RH1 5RH
Employer's website
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