Job summary
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust wishes to appoint an enthusiastic, forward thinking Trust Obstetrician & Gynaecologist with a special interest in maternal/foetal medicine. The successful candidate will join an enthusiastic team providing general and specialised obstetrics and gynaecology services to the local population of West Sussex. The post will be based at Worthing Hospital site.
The successful candidate will be supported by established consultants and members of the multidisciplinary team.
The post is available from October 2025 for a fixed term period of six months.
Main duties of the job
The responsibility of the post holder is to provide support in running Antenatal and Gynaecology clinics, Gynaecology theatres with a potential to expand skills in Obstetric Ultrasound scanning and pre-term birth clinics.
The successful candidate will have on-call commitments working one night shift a week and weekend days on call as per the middle grade rolling rota.
The post holder is expected to:
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Provide High Quality Care to Patients.
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Adhere to the standards outlined by the GMC for Good Medical Practice.
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Develop and maintain the competencies required to carry out the duties required of the post.
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Ensure prompt attendance at agreed direct clinical care activities.
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Ensure patients are involved in decisions about their care and to respond to their views.
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Demonstrate, always model and encourage Trust values to all patients and staff.
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
The job role involves a rotation of normal working days, a fixed weekly night shift and a rolling rota of weekend day on calls. The rolling rota will be available to the post holder in advance.
The clinical duties of the post include the following:Middle grade cover on labour ward, ward reviews, attendance in Antenatal and Gynaecology clinics, theatres and covering the Gynaecology emergency and early pregnancy service.
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 colleagues, both senior and junior.
It is an expectation that the post holder will:
Attend mandatory training updates as required Undertake training as necessary in line with the development of the post and as agreed with the line manager as part of the personal development process Achieve and demonstrate agreed standards of personal and professional development within agreed timescales Identify own learning needs and jointly plan training requirements with your line manager Participate in the Trusts appraisal process to discuss how your role will help deliver the best possible care to our patients and help to deliver any changes in service
(Please refer to detailed job description)
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job role involves a rotation of normal working days, a fixed weekly night shift and a rolling rota of weekend day on calls. The rolling rota will be available to the post holder in advance.
The clinical duties of the post include the following:Middle grade cover on labour ward, ward reviews, attendance in Antenatal and Gynaecology clinics, theatres and covering the Gynaecology emergency and early pregnancy service.
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 colleagues, both senior and junior.
It is an expectation that the post holder will:
Attend mandatory training updates as required Undertake training as necessary in line with the development of the post and as agreed with the line manager as part of the personal development process Achieve and demonstrate agreed standards of personal and professional development within agreed timescales Identify own learning needs and jointly plan training requirements with your line manager Participate in the Trusts appraisal process to discuss how your role will help deliver the best possible care to our patients and help to deliver any changes in service
(Please refer to detailed job description)
Person Specification
Experience/ Qualifications
Essential
- oBasic medical degree
- oFull GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- oMRCOG part 2
- oAdvanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent
- oCompletion of the RCOG Basic Practical Skills course in Obstetrics and Gynaecology by time of appointment. No other equivalent qualification will be accepted (this includes RCS Basic Surgical skills courses)
- oAt least 24 months' experience in Obstetrics and Gynaecology as a middle grade by time of appointment
- oNot previously resigned, been removed from, or relinquished a post or programme with resultant failure to gain the award of a FACD, except under extraordinary circumstances and on the production of evidence of satisfactory outcome from appropriate remediation
Desirable
- oAdditional related qualifications, e.g. intercalated degree, BSc, BA, BMedSci or equivalent, MRCOG
- oExperience in other related specialties
- oCompletion of formal obstetric skills/drills training course (e.g. ALSO, PROMPT) by time of appointment
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
- oMRCOG part 2
- oAdvanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent
- oCompletion of the RCOG Basic Practical Skills course in Obstetrics and Gynaecology by time of appointment. No other equivalent qualification will be accepted (this includes RCS Basic Surgical skills courses)
- oAt least 24 months' experience in Obstetrics and Gynaecology as a middle grade by time of appointment
- oNot previously resigned, been removed from, or relinquished a post or programme with resultant failure to gain the award of a FACD, except under extraordinary circumstances and on the production of evidence of satisfactory outcome from appropriate remediation
Desirable
- oAdditional related qualifications, e.g. intercalated degree, BSc, BA, BMedSci or equivalent, MRCOG
- oExperience in other related specialties
- oCompletion of formal obstetric skills/drills training course (e.g. ALSO, PROMPT) by time of appointment
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).
