NHS Trust Consultant Elderly Care, Acute & Community Frailty with certificate of sponsorship to the UK
Visa Note
While this position offers a Certificate of Sponsorship for eligible candidates, applicants must verify their specific visa eligibility directly with the employer. The UK’s skilled worker visa requirements may vary depending on your country of residence and professional qualifications. It is essential to confirm all visa requirements and processes with East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust before applying.
Job Details
Company: East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Location: EDGH (Eastbourne District General Hospital), Kings Drive, Eastbourne, BN21 2UD, United Kingdom
Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 per annum
Working Pattern: Full-time
Employment Type: Permanent
Language: English
Education: Training & experience
Experience: Qualification, Higher Qualifications & Registration
Essential Qualification: Wide experience in all aspects of General (Internal) Medicine and Stroke Medicine
Desirable Qualification: Experience in other relevant medical specialities
Essential Experience: MB BS or equivalent
Application Deadline: 15 June 2026
Certificate of Sponsorship: Available
Reference Number: 374-EB-AM-658-A
Date Posted: 17 April 2026
About the Company
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust is proud to provide ‘Outstanding’ care and be recognised as a great place to work. We deliver safe, compassionate and high-quality care to approximately half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. As one of the largest organisations in the region, we are the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex.
Our extensive services are delivered by over 7,000 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, with ‘Outstanding’ ratings for being caring and effective.
The Trust launched its ambitious ‘Building for our Future’ programme in 2020, a once-in-a-lifetime initiative to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come. This represents an exciting time to join our organisation and contribute to this transformative journey.
Job Summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Consultant in Elderly Care to join our Acute Frailty Team based at Eastbourne District General Hospital. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of integrated acute and community frailty services and to support high-quality care for older people across East Sussex.
The successful applicant will work as part of a multidisciplinary team delivering comprehensive frailty services to a local population of approximately 544,000 people. The role focuses on the early assessment and management of older patients living with frailty, supporting rapid clinical decision-making and enabling safe, effective care pathways that promote independence and avoid unnecessary hospital admission where possible.
Main Duties of the Job
The post holder will contribute to the Acute Frailty Team across several clinical areas including the emergency department, clinical decision unit and acute medical unit, as well as inpatient wards and the virtual frailty ward. The role also includes supporting community-based assessments and working closely with discharge teams and community services to facilitate safe transitions from hospital to home.
Key duties include providing consultant leadership in frailty assessment, participating in multidisciplinary ward rounds and board rounds, delivering outpatient clinics aligned with the post holder’s special interests, and supporting the development of surgical liaison services for frail surgical patients. The consultant will also assess patients referred by other specialties and contribute to service improvement initiatives across the frailty pathway.
The successful candidate will take part in the General Internal Medicine on-call rota alongside consultant colleagues and will contribute to teaching, clinical governance, audit, and quality improvement activities within the department. There will be opportunities to develop specialist interests and to support research and education within the Trust and in partnership with regional academic institutions.
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
Training & Experience
Essential:
- Wide experience in all aspects of General (Internal) Medicine and Stroke Medicine
Desirable:
- Experience in other relevant medical specialities
- Completion of courses relevant to Stroke Medicine and Care of the Elderly
- Ability to develop a subspecialty interest within the field of Stroke Medicine
Administration & Management
Essential:
- Evidence of participation in management
- Understanding of recent initiatives and changes, including Clinical Governance and Appraisal
Desirable:
- Management course and/or qualifications
- Knowledge of the structure of Health Service
Audit, Research & Publications
Essential:
- Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit
- Understanding of the role of research
Desirable:
- Completion and/or 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 project
Personal Skills & Personal Attributes
Essential:
- Effective communicator, able to work in a multi-disciplinary team
- Leadership qualities
- Familiarity with information technology and general computer skills
- Ability to work with colleagues in other specialities to develop local services
- Professional attitude towards work
- Good record of attendance
Desirable:
- Good presentation skills
- Demonstration of initiated projects
- Specific attributes for post
- UK Driving Licence
Teaching
Essential:
- Enthusiasm for teaching medical students, nursing staff and other professional groups
Desirable:
- Educational qualification
Additional Information
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and 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.
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.
Please note that from 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK must 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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information, please see the NHS Careers website for overseas health professionals.
How to Apply
Apply Instructions: Apply via NHS Jobs website
International applicants should follow these steps:
- Verify your eligibility for UK skilled worker visa sponsorship with the employer before applying
- Prepare all required documentation including medical qualifications, GMC registration, and proof of English language proficiency
- Ensure you have criminal record certificates from any countries where you have resided for 12+ months in the past 10 years
- Contact Oliver Senior (General Manager) at oliver.senior1@nhs.net if you have questions about the application process or visa sponsorship
- Submit your application through the NHS Jobs website
Employer Contact Information
Contact Person: Oliver Senior (General Manager)
Email: oliver.senior1@nhs.net
Phone: Not provided
Employer Website: http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/
Privacy Notice: East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust’s privacy notice
Why Work with Us?
Joining East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of older people in East Sussex while developing your career in a supportive environment. Our commitment to providing outstanding care is matched by our investment in our staff’s professional development and wellbeing.
The Trust offers excellent opportunities for professional development, including opportunities to develop specialist interests, support research and education, and contribute to service improvement initiatives. With our ambitious ‘Building for our Future’ programme, you’ll be working in an organisation that is actively transforming its facilities to enhance patient care for generations to come.
Our diverse workforce and commitment to being a great place to work make East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust an attractive employer for healthcare professionals from the UK and internationally. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that international colleagues bring to our team.
Equal Opportunities
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or age. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve.
We particularly welcome applications from international healthcare professionals who can bring valuable perspectives and experiences to our team. Our supportive environment and commitment to professional development make us an ideal employer for those looking to relocate to the UK while advancing their medical career.