Job summary
This post includes a £20,000 retention bonus for the successful applicant, payable in line with our Retention Bonus Scheme policy. Please note that the retention bonus does not apply to candidates currently engaged by the Trust at the same grade as the advertised post, or to those who have been engaged at the same grade within the Trust in the past 24 months. For more information on Retention Bonus Scheme, please contact: uhsussex.consultant.sasdoctors@nhs.net
This is a replacement post at an exciting time in the development of our regional stroke service.
Stroke services at the Trust are currently provided from the Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton, Worthing Hospital and St Richard\'s Hospital, Chichester.
This post will be based at Worthing Hospital.
There is a reconfiguration of stroke services across West Sussex underway.
From 2027, St Richards Hospital will host the designated Acute Stroke Centre for West Sussex with work underway to create a new purpose-built unit on that hospital site. The stroke service at Worthing will move to St Richard\'s Hospital at that time and be hosted in the new purpose-built facility.
This post will be based at St Richard\'s Hospital, Chichester from then.
Main duties of the job
The clinical duties of the post include the following:
* Daily work on HASU including attending stroke calls and assessing patients for thrombolysis/thrombectomy
* Daily TIA clinics
* OP stroke clinic (held weekly but shared between colleagues). There is potential to expand this service including virtual and face to face appointments
* Attendance at daily board rounds and MDTs
* Please note that all the above duties are shared between colleagues to ensure continuity of care for patients and to allow individuals to develop their own sub speciality interest
On Call Commitment: 1 in 7 weekends and 1 in 7 weekdays. Category B, 2% supplement. There is an expectation that patients will receive a consultant review as soon as possible - either on the day of admission or on the following morning.
About us
At UHSussex (UHSx), diversity is our strength, & we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness & experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, & can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We\'re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) & a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients & staff with the same compassion & empathy we expect for ourselves. We\'re here for them when they need us, and we go above & beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our candidate information pack & wellbeing programme,for staff which is extensive & designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching & training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us & throughout your career we will help you to grow & develop.We hope that in choosing UHSx you are choosing a long & happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make & feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application & the start of your journey with UHSx.
Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/
Details
* Date posted: 27 October 2025
* Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
* Grade: Consultant
* Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Full-time
* Reference number: 279-RBWTGCONSTROKE-518-B
* Job locations: Worthing Hospital; Lyndhurst Road, Worthing, BN11 2DH
Job responsibilities
Alongside the build, the ICB / Trust is investing heavily in expanding the workforce across stroke services and the associated disciplines to deliver this expanded and redesigned service.
The Royal Sussex County Hospital is a Comprehensive Stroke Centre, with neurology, neurosurgery and neurophysiology on site. It provides the mechanical thrombectomy service to Sussex patients on weekdays. We also work with the University Hospital Southampton to provide a MT service at weekends for patients attending Worthing pending the expansion of our local service, planned for 2025.
We are keen to receive applications from enthusiastic and committed doctors eligible to apply for a consultant position in our team.
Person Specification
Experience / Qualifications - Essential
* Basic medical degree
* MRCP or appropriate specialist qualification
* Full and specialist registration (with a licence to practise) with the GMC or be eligible for registration within six months of the interview. If you trained in the UK, you must also have a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Stroke Medicine Geriatrics, Acute Medicine or Neurology or be within six months of receiving it by the interview date. If you trained outside the UK, you must provide evidence that your qualifications are equivalent to the UK CCT. (Equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
Desirable
* Higher Degree
Clinical Skills and Experience - Essential
* Acute stroke experience and able to thrombolyse patients independently
* Understanding of clinical risk management
Desirable
* Experience of thrombectomy
* Experience of general medicine and elderly care
Knowledge
* Breadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation and Planning - Essential
* Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
* Understanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
Desirable
* Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Teaching Skills
* Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Desirable
* Recognised teaching qualification
Academic and Research
* Evidence of participation in audit
Desirable
* Research experience
* Publications
* Prizes and honours
Career Progression
* Appropriate progression of career to date
Personal Attributes
* Evidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written
Disclosures
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 candidate information pages.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Employer: University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Address: Worthing Hospital, Lyndhurst Road, Worthing, BN11 2DH
Employer\'s website: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/
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