Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a fulltime General Medicine Consultant within any speciality at East Sussex Healthcare in the Specialist Medicine Division. You will join our established GIM Consultants and nursing teams, specialty trust doctor and junior doctors within medicine division. The Department is looking to appoint an individual who are experienced, dynamic and committed in delivering services that reflect best clinical practice within the specialty of General Medicine.

The applicant will have experience in diagnosing and managing all aspects of General Medicine conditions with assessment and treatment. This post will provide consultant leadership to the supervision of junior medical and nursing teams delivering high quality safe outpatient and inpatient care.

The post will support inpatient referrals to the speciality and provide clinical expertise to the referring medical teams. This post does have an on-call commitment.

We are committed to providing staff with learning and development opportunities to support their career progression and revalidation.

Main duties of the job

Patient Assessment and Diagnosis

Conduct thorough clinical evaluations, including history-taking and physical examinations. Order and interpret diagnostic tests (blood tests, imaging, ECGs, etc.).Diagnose acute and chronic medical conditions.

Management and Treatment

Develop and implement individualised treatment plans. Manage complex and multi-system illnesses. Monitor patient progress and adjust treatments as necessary. Prescribe medications and recommend lifestyle changes.

Coordination of Care

Collaborate with other specialists, nurses, and allied health professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care. Refer patients to appropriate specialists when needed. Coordinate inpatient and outpatient care.

Emergency and Acute Care

Provide acute care for medical emergencies and deteriorating patients. Perform procedures such as lumbar punctures, pleural taps, and joint aspirations if required.

Teaching and Training

Educate and supervise junior doctors, medical students, and other healthcare staff. Participate in continuing medical education and clinical audits.

Research and Quality Improvement

Engage in clinical research to advance medical knowledge.

Contribute to quality improvement initiatives within the department or hospital.

Documentation and Communication

Maintain accurate and detailed medical records.

Communicate effectively with patients and their families regarding diagnoses, treatment options, and prognosis.

Working for our organisation

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.