Job summary
This 12-month fixed-term Higher Specialty Resident Doctor fellowship at Worthing Hospital includes a PGCert in Healthcare Leadership and Commissioning from BSMS. The post focuses on leading projects to improve urogynaecology services, including streamlining referral pathways, developing clinical skills in urodynamics, and addressing inappropriate referrals. The fellow will collaborate with primary care teams, physiotherapists, and bladder and bowel nurses to build community hubs for managing pelvic organ prolapse and incontinence.
Key responsibilities include creating educational materials, conducting workshops to clarify referral pathways, and gathering audit data to support BSUG accreditation for UHSx. The fellowship provides a structured framework for skill development and system-level improvements, with measurable outcomes tracked throughout the year.
The role also emphasizes leadership and educational growth through project work and the PGCert programme. It is 0.6 FTE, with an optional clinical component to maintain and enhance clinical skills.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will lead a project to enhance the urogynaecology service, collaborating with community teams and allied health professionals. Responsibilities include delivering education and training to trainees and multi-professional groups, mentoring, supporting quality improvement initiatives, and developing community pelvic health hubs. The role offers insight into medical education infrastructure at Trust and KSS Deanery levels.
Key duties involve scoping and leading projects focused on investigation and diagnosis, stakeholder engagement, progress monitoring, and supporting colleagues. The post holder will participate in meetings and engage with decision-making processes across leadership, education, and organisational change. They will attend BSMS, regional, and national educational events, liaise with BSMS Programme Team and NHS England Workforce, Training and Education Directorate, and complete a PG Cert in Healthcare Leadership and Commissioning. Knowledge sharing is expected, including presenting a poster to programme sponsors and stakeholders.
The role comprises 60% project work aimed at service improvement, and 40% clinical duties including second-tier on-call support, outpatient sessions, and departmental operations.
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
JOB PLAN
Three days non-clinical 0.6 FTE (60% full time) for leadership and education fellowship work leading specified project work and participating in the development programme, including attendance at BSMS for the academic modules, Learning Network attendance and personal study.
The days for module attendance vary, but it is asked that Fridays are one of the non-clinical days, so that all Fellows are available on those days for contact.
The remaining time can be allocated to clinical duties.
Indicative timetable:
Weekly pessary clinic project work in community
Weekly urogynaecology clinic
Weekly Tier 2 night shift
Weekend Tier 2 long day 1:8
1:2 Urodynamics project work
Weekly ANC
University/Project work
EMPLOYMENT DETAILS
Post would be based at Worthing hospital with the expectation of cross site collaboration with the urogynaecology team at St Richards hospital.
Worthing hospital is based at Lyndhurst Road, Worthing BN112DH
Person Specification
Essential Desirable
A
I
Qualifications
First medical degree
Higher specialty qualifications
Distinctions/Honours/Prizes
Appropriate professional postgraduate qualification e.g. MRCP, MRCS etc.
Skills
Sound basic clinical skills
Competent in management of emergencies
Computer literacy and keyboard skills
Excellent written and verbal communication
Experience in delivery of teaching and education.
Experience of setting up courses
Faculty on local or national courses
Project management skills experience of participating in or leading projects
Experience of Quality Improvement
projects
Full GMC Registration
Experience/Achievements
At least 12 months working in the NHS
Audit experience
Peer reviewed publications
Personal Qualities
Professional attitude
Initiative
Good organisational and time management skills
Academic excellence
Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and administrative staff.
Not afraid to seek help when necessary
Ability to establish good working relationships with members of the team
Ability to function effectively under pressure
Interest in learning, development, and service improvement.
Commitment to continuing personal development
KEY
A
Application
I
Interview
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB PLAN
Three days non-clinical 0.6 FTE (60% full time) for leadership and education fellowship work leading specified project work and participating in the development programme, including attendance at BSMS for the academic modules, Learning Network attendance and personal study.
The days for module attendance vary, but it is asked that Fridays are one of the non-clinical days, so that all Fellows are available on those days for contact.
The remaining time can be allocated to clinical duties.
Indicative timetable:
Weekly pessary clinic project work in community
Weekly urogynaecology clinic
Weekly Tier 2 night shift
Weekend Tier 2 long day 1:8
1:2 Urodynamics project work
Weekly ANC
University/Project work
EMPLOYMENT DETAILS
Post would be based at Worthing hospital with the expectation of cross site collaboration with the urogynaecology team at St Richards hospital.
Worthing hospital is based at Lyndhurst Road, Worthing BN112DH
Person Specification
Essential Desirable
A
I
Qualifications
First medical degree
Higher specialty qualifications
Distinctions/Honours/Prizes
Appropriate professional postgraduate qualification e.g. MRCP, MRCS etc.
Skills
Sound basic clinical skills
Competent in management of emergencies
Computer literacy and keyboard skills
Excellent written and verbal communication
Experience in delivery of teaching and education.
Experience of setting up courses
Faculty on local or national courses
Project management skills experience of participating in or leading projects
Experience of Quality Improvement
projects
Full GMC Registration
Experience/Achievements
At least 12 months working in the NHS
Audit experience
Peer reviewed publications
Personal Qualities
Professional attitude
Initiative
Good organisational and time management skills
Academic excellence
Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and administrative staff.
Not afraid to seek help when necessary
Ability to establish good working relationships with members of the team
Ability to function effectively under pressure
Interest in learning, development, and service improvement.
Commitment to continuing personal development
KEY
A
Application
I
Interview
Person Specification
Experience/ Qualifications
Essential
- oBasic medical degree
- oPostgraduate qualification or appropriate specialist qualification
- oFull GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- oAdvanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent
Desirable
- oHigher Degree
- oAdditional qualifications, accreditation and courses
Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential
- oRelevant experience or interest in urogynaecology
- oEvidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
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
- oPostgraduate qualification or appropriate specialist qualification
- oFull GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- oAdvanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent
Desirable
- oHigher Degree
- oAdditional qualifications, accreditation and courses
Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential
- oRelevant experience or interest in urogynaecology
- oEvidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
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).
