Job summary
There is a 12 months (potentially extendible) post at St Richard's Hospital from 26th September 2025 as a General Surgery SHO. (There is also likely to be a 6 month minimum urology SHO post from February until August 2025).
It is potentially extendible to two or more years by mutual consent depending on the performance and educational needs of the successful applicant. Some have rotated into T&O, urology or A&E in the past.
Main duties of the job
There is an approximately 1:8 on-call commitment (just covering general surgery) with 12 hour shifts. The rest of the time will be for ward rounds, ward duties, and especially for those juniors with a keen interest in surgery the opportunity to sometimes help in theatre. The General Surgery Department has a high volume of emergency, colorectal, benign upper GI, bariatric and general surgery.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
There is a 12 months (potentially extendible) post at St Richard's Hospital from 26th September 2025 as a General Surgery SHO. (There is also likely to be a 6 month minimum urology SHO post from February until August 2025).
It is potentially extendible to two or more years by mutual consent depending on the performance and educational needs of the successful applicant. Some have rotated into T&O, urology or A&E in the past.
The appointee will be supported by a named Assigned Education Supervisor (AES) to develop their portfolio and, if appropriate, work towards MRCS examinations. As per CORE trainees, the appointee will have four times a year Multi-Consultant Reports (MCR) to provide helpful feedback on progress. They will be encouraged to engage fully with the Intercollegiate Surgical Curriculum Program (ISCP), complete work placed assessments (WBAs) and keep an eLogbook of procedures they are involved with. To bolster their career progression, successful applicants will be encouraged to engage with the departments in terms of education, audit, research, quality improvement projects, national conference abstract submission and presentation.
Appointees will be given first refusal and financial help towards locally provided mandatory courses that are required for their ST3 applications; these include Basic Surgical Skills (BSS), Advanced Trauma and Life Support (ATLS) and Care of the Critically Ill Surgical Patient (CCrISP). Previous appointees have completed Post Graduate Certificates in Education through Brighton and Sussex Medical School.
Other training opportunities include a weekly departmental meeting to discuss radiology, M&Ms, audits and weekly simulation training.
Job description
Job responsibilities
There is a 12 months (potentially extendible) post at St Richard's Hospital from 26th September 2025 as a General Surgery SHO. (There is also likely to be a 6 month minimum urology SHO post from February until August 2025).
It is potentially extendible to two or more years by mutual consent depending on the performance and educational needs of the successful applicant. Some have rotated into T&O, urology or A&E in the past.
The appointee will be supported by a named Assigned Education Supervisor (AES) to develop their portfolio and, if appropriate, work towards MRCS examinations. As per CORE trainees, the appointee will have four times a year Multi-Consultant Reports (MCR) to provide helpful feedback on progress. They will be encouraged to engage fully with the Intercollegiate Surgical Curriculum Program (ISCP), complete work placed assessments (WBAs) and keep an eLogbook of procedures they are involved with. To bolster their career progression, successful applicants will be encouraged to engage with the departments in terms of education, audit, research, quality improvement projects, national conference abstract submission and presentation.
Appointees will be given first refusal and financial help towards locally provided mandatory courses that are required for their ST3 applications; these include Basic Surgical Skills (BSS), Advanced Trauma and Life Support (ATLS) and Care of the Critically Ill Surgical Patient (CCrISP). Previous appointees have completed Post Graduate Certificates in Education through Brighton and Sussex Medical School.
Other training opportunities include a weekly departmental meeting to discuss radiology, M&Ms, audits and weekly simulation training.
Person Specification
Experience/ Qualifications
Essential
- oBasic medical degree
- oFull GMC Registration with a licence to practice
Desirable
Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential
- oRelevant post registration experience
Desirable
- oExperience in other related specialties
Knowledge
Desirable
- oBreadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation and Planning
Essential
- oExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
- oUnderstanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
Desirable
- oEvidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Teaching Skills
Essential
- oEvidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Desirable
- oRecognised teaching qualification
Academic and Research
Essential
- oEvidence of participation in audit
Desirable
- oResearch experience
- oPublications
- oPrizes and honours
Career Progression
Essential
- oAppropriate progression of career to date
Personal Attributes
Essential
- oEvidence of good communication skills both oral and written
Person Specification
Experience/ Qualifications
Essential
- oBasic medical degree
- oFull GMC Registration with a licence to practice
Desirable
Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential
- oRelevant post registration experience
Desirable
- oExperience in other related specialties
Knowledge
Desirable
- oBreadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation and Planning
Essential
- oExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
- oUnderstanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
Desirable
- oEvidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Teaching Skills
Essential
- oEvidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Desirable
- oRecognised teaching qualification
Academic and Research
Essential
- oEvidence of participation in audit
Desirable
- oResearch experience
- oPublications
- oPrizes and honours
Career Progression
Essential
- oAppropriate progression of career to date
Personal Attributes
Essential
- oEvidence of good communication skills both oral and written
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.
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.
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).
