Job summary
This post will help with the further development of the Acute Medicine service, as we are working towards being an outstanding trust, the CQC awarded one of our sites, Conquest Hospital Outstanding in 2020, and Eastbourne District General Hospital was awarded Good. The existing Acute Medicine team are committed to delivering a high quality service and an enthusiastic individual is required to help take these plans forward. This appointment will help to drive forward the development of the SDEC service and ensure that high quality safe care facilitates early discharge, reduce patient length of stay and ensure the transfer of appropriate patients to the sub‑specialities.
Main duties of the job
Acute medicine at East Sussex healthcare Trust is an innovative service with a strong ethos of collaborative multidisciplinary team working. Our Acute Assessment Unit and Same day Emergency Care are co‑located in close proximity to the Emergency Department. Considerable investment supports the progress and development of acute medicine, including 7 day working.
The successful applicant would be working across both acute sites within the acute medical ward and SDEC in collaboration with colleagues from the Emergency Department, Frailty and other medical specialties. We would support candidates with a special interest, or indeed to develop one.
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.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available to staff 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Onsite parking is available for a small administration fee.
There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.
Details
Date posted: 04 November 2025
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 374-EB-2217-A
Job locations: Eastbourne/ Conquest, Kings Drive / The Ridge; Eastbourne/ Hastings, BN21 2UD
Person Specification
Qualification, Higher Qualifications & Registration
Essential
* MB BS or equivalent
* Membership or Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians
* Full Registration with GMC with a licence to practice.
Desirable
* MD or equivalent
* eSCE in acute Internal Medicine
Training & Experience
Essential
* Wide experience in all aspects of General (Internal) Medicine.
Desirable
* Experience in setting up an ambulatory care service or in other relevant medical specialities
* Completion of courses relevant to chosen specialties.
* Ability to develop a specialty or subspecialty interest within the field of Acute Internal Medicine, which complements those of the current team.
Administration & Management
Essential
* Evidence of participation in management
* Understanding of recent initiatives and changes, including Clinical Governance and Appraisal
Desirable
* Management and / or leadership experience
* Management qualifications
Audit, Research & Publications
Essential
* Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit and quality improvement
* Understanding of the role of research
Desirable
* 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 projects
Personal Skills & Personal Attributes
Essential
* Effective communicator, able to work in a multi-disciplinary team
* Leadership qualities
* Familiarity with information technology and ability to use the Microsoft office package.
* Ability to work with colleagues in other specialities to develop local services.
* Professional attitude towards work Good record of attendance
Desirable
* Advanced presentation skills
* Demonstration of initiated projects
* UK Driving Licence
Teaching
Essential
* Experience in teaching medical students, nursing staff and other professional groups
Desirable
* Educational qualifications
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 UK Visas and Immigration website. 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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer details
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Eastbourne/ Conquest, Kings Drive / The Ridge
Eastbourne/ Hastings, BN21 2UD
Employer's website: http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/
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