Trust Doctor F2/CT Equivalent in General Surgery
The closing date is 20 May 2025
Job summary
We are offering 4x Trust F2/CT grade posts in General Surgery for 1 year from August 2025 to August 2026.
The appointees will participate in a 1:10 on call rota. The on call covers emergency General Surgery and Urology patients and shifts include long days (both weekdays and weekends) 08:00-21:00, night shifts (20:00-09:00), and a short day on Saturday to assist with discharges (08:00-13:00). The on call is led by a Consultant of the week, with middle grade and FY1.
Standard days (08:00-17:00) are ward based on a rota with FY1/2 to provide ongoing care to General Surgery inpatients. All grades of resident doctor are encouraged to attend theatre or clinic whenever workload allows.
The appointee with be supported by a named Assigned Education Supervisor (AES) to develop their career pathway, with a study leave allowance and support for exams and interviews. There is weekly departmental education meeting alternating between teaching/SIM and mortality and morbidity.
Main duties of the job
The post holder accepts that they will also perform duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances at the request of the appropriate consultant, in consultation, where practicable, with their senior and junior colleagues.
Maintain high standard of clinical work. Ensure compliance with clinical governance. There are local policies for grievance/disciplinary procedures, travel expenses and subsistenccking and administration.
Main Conditions of Service
The post holder should ensure confidentiality at all times. Employees of the Trust must not without prior permission disclose any information regarding patients or staff obtained during the course of employment, except to authorised bodies or individuals acting in an official capacity. Failure to adhere to this instruction will be regarded as serious misconduct and may lead to disciplinary action. The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) may render an individual liable for prosecution in the event of unauthorised disclosure of information.
The Trust is responsible for ensuring that the service provided for patients in its care meets the highest standards. Equally it is responsible for ensuring that staff do not abuse their official position for personal gain or to benefit their family and friends. Staff members are not allowed to further their private interests in the course of their NHS duties. The appointee is expected to compile an annual portfolio with evidence of continuing professional development.
About us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and 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, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourWellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and 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 and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Details
Date posted
07 May 2025
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Doctor - other
Salary
£41,750 to £54,468 a year £41,750 - £54,468
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
279-MWWTG-GS-SHO-037
Job locations
Worthing Hospital
Lyndhurst Road
Worthing
BN11 2DH
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Address
Worthing Hospital
Lyndhurst Road
Worthing
BN11 2DH
Employer's website
https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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