East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

IMT3 Stroke / Geriatric Medicine

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Job summary

IMT3 Stroke/ Care of the ElderlyEast Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust is looking to appoint a 12 month fixed term initially to join an enthusiastic forward-looking Medical team at the Eastbourne General Hospital.The Department of Care of the Elderly currently comprises three complex care wards and intermediate care and nurse-led wards. These are in close proximity to the department's office accommodation and out-patient department. There are good multidisciplinary links.

The Stroke Unit at Eastbourne DGH consists of 39 beds, spread across East Dean and Sovereign wards. As a single sited service there are no Stroke beds at Conquest Hospital, but patients who present at Conquest Hospital and placed on the Stroke pathway are transferred to Eastbourne for Inpatient care.

The postholder will be part of a team of Consultant, Middle Grade, FY2/CT and FY1 grades and supported by a wider multi-disciplinary team.

Please note this post will end 5th August 2025

Main duties of the job

The post holders will work closely with the medical and nursing teams on all the wards as well as CCU, Path Lab and Radiology Department. The post holder will support the junior team in attending both emergency and elective admissions, treat ward patients in consultation with senior staff, review ward patients daily, maintain progress notes, attend resuscitation training and participate as a member of the cardiac arrest team.

The Post holder will also be expected to effectively communicate with patients and relatives and respond to any queries or complaints where applicable.

About us

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.

Details

Date posted

22 January 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£49,909 to £70,425 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

8 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

374-EB-AM753-A

Job locations

Eastbourne DGH

Kings Drive

Eastbourne

BN21 2UD


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

Please note this post will end 5th August 2025

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

Please note this post will end 5th August 2025

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • MB BS or equivalent
  • Full Registration with GMC with a licence to practice

Desirable

  • MRCP or equivalent

Training & Experience

Essential

  • Experience in all aspects of Geriatric Medicine

Desirable

  • Experience in other relevant medical specialities
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • MB BS or equivalent
  • Full Registration with GMC with a licence to practice

Desirable

  • MRCP or equivalent

Training & Experience

Essential

  • Experience in all aspects of Geriatric Medicine

Desirable

  • Experience in other relevant medical specialities

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Eastbourne DGH

Kings Drive

Eastbourne

BN21 2UD


Employer's website

http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Eastbourne DGH

Kings Drive

Eastbourne

BN21 2UD


Employer's website

http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Lead Elderly Care

Dr Henry Alexander

henry.alexander2@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

22 January 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£49,909 to £70,425 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

8 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

374-EB-AM753-A

Job locations

Eastbourne DGH

Kings Drive

Eastbourne

BN21 2UD


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