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University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Trust Doctor CT1-2 equivalent in General and Elderly Medicine

The closing date is 18 May 2025

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Job summary

Embark on an extraordinary medical journey with University Hospital Sussex NHS Trust Calling all passionate medical professionals! Commence your experience without delay, for immediate or April start date!

University Hospital Sussex NHS Foundation Trust invites you to join our dynamic team as a Trust Doctor in the Department of Medicine at our esteemed St Richard's Hospital, Chichester, and Worthing Hospital, Worthing locations.

This is an exceptional opportunity to gain invaluable experience in General and Elderly Medicine, working alongside our dedicated and experienced clinicians. As a Trust Doctor, you will have the chance to rotate through various departments, allowing you to tailor your experience to your career goals and interests. Situated along the stunning Sussex coastline, our hospitals offer a picturesque setting with easy access to the vibrant towns and excellent cultural and sporting facilities of the region.

This unique location provides the perfect balance between work and leisure, enabling you to thrive both professionally and personally.

At University Hospital Sussex, we are committed to supporting your professional development. You will have the opportunity to work closely with our expert Consultant trainers, participate in regular supervision meetings, and engage in departmental and educational audits. This hands-on experience will empower you to shape your future career and make a tangible difference in the lives of our patients.

Main duties of the job

As a Trust Doctor, you will be an integral part of our dynamic medical team, collaborating with junior doctors, Physicians Associates, and specialist nursing practitioners.

Your clinical expertise, communication skills, initiative, and leadership qualities will be essential in guiding medical students and junior doctors, while also contributing to the delivery of exceptional patient care.

Whether you choose to rotate between our diverse clinical teams or focus on a specific area for a year, your time with us will be a transformative experience that will propel your medical career forward.

Join us in our mission to provide exceptional care to the people of Sussex and embark on an extraordinary medical journey with University Hospital Sussex NHS Trust!

About us

At University Hospital Sussex NHS Trust,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 UH Sussex 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 UH Sussex.

Details

Date posted

12 May 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£41,750 to £54,468 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

279-MWSRH-WTG-MED-465

Job locations

Worthing Hospital

Lyndhurst Road

Worthing

BN11 2DH


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description and person specification for more information. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description and person specification for more information. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us.

Person Specification

Experience/ Qualifications

Essential

  • Basic medical degree
  • Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
  • Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent

Desirable

  • MRCP (UK) Part 1

Clinical Skills and Experience

Essential

  • Completion of F1/F2 competences or equivalent
  • Current or previous employment in a UKFPOaffiliated foundation programme or 12 months' experience after full GMC registration and evidence of achievement of foundation competencies
  • Have 4 - 12 months' experience in medical specialties as defined by the JRCPTB by time of appointment
  • Recognition of, and ability to undertake the initial management of, an acutely ill patient

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
Person Specification

Experience/ Qualifications

Essential

  • Basic medical degree
  • Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
  • Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent

Desirable

  • MRCP (UK) Part 1

Clinical Skills and Experience

Essential

  • Completion of F1/F2 competences or equivalent
  • Current or previous employment in a UKFPOaffiliated foundation programme or 12 months' experience after full GMC registration and evidence of achievement of foundation competencies
  • Have 4 - 12 months' experience in medical specialties as defined by the JRCPTB by time of appointment
  • Recognition of, and ability to undertake the initial management of, an acutely ill patient

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

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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

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 (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

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 (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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)

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)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Medical Workforce Officer

Emanuela Guerinoni

e.guerinoni@nhs.net

01903205111

Details

Date posted

12 May 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£41,750 to £54,468 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

279-MWSRH-WTG-MED-465

Job locations

Worthing Hospital

Lyndhurst Road

Worthing

BN11 2DH


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