Job summary
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust is looking to appoint an FY2 (CT1/2 equivalent) doctor to join an enthusiastic forward-looking Acute Medicine Department at Eastbourne District General Hospital.
This role will be based in our Acute Medical unit and Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) unit which are located side by side.
The Candidate must hold full GMC registration.
Main duties of the job
The purpose of this post will be to deliver acute medical care to patients in AMU and Same Day Emergency Care Unit. The post holder will be responsible for participating in the daily ward rounds and the day to day running of the unit, assisted by the Acute Medical Consultants and registrar's. The post holder will gain valuable experience assessing, diagnosing and treating patients in a fast paced environment.
The job is an ideal environment to assist with gaining the knowledge and clinical skills to achieve MRCP. The Candidate must hold full GMC registration.
The post holder will work through an on call rota.
About us
We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work
We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people's own homes.
In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated 'Outstanding'. Eastbourne DGH rated 'Good'.
In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Registration
Essential
- Full Registration with GMC with a licence to practice
Training and experience
Essential
- Wide experience in all aspects of General (Internal) Medicine
Desirable
- Experience in other relevant medical specialities
Administration
Essential
- Evidence of participation in staff management
Desirable
- Management course and/or qualifications
Management
Essential
- Understanding of recent initiatives and changes, including Clinical Governance and Appraisal
Desirable
- Knowledge of the structure of National Health Service
Audit
Essential
- Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit
Desirable
- Completion and/or Publication of audit projects
Research and Publications
Essential
- Understanding of the role of research
Desirable
- Experience of clinical research culminating in presentation and publication of original studies, review articles, etc, relevant to speciality
- Ability to lead clinical research project
Personal skills
Essential
- Effective communicator, able to work in a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
Personal attributes
Essential
- Leadership qualities
- Familiarity with information technology and general computer skills
- Ability to work with colleagues in other specialities to develop local services
- Professional attitude towards work Good record of attendance
- Good record of attendance
- UK Driving Licence
Desirable
- Demonstration of initiated projects
- Specific attributes for post
Teaching
Essential
- Enthusiasm for teaching medical students, nursing staff and other professional groups
Desirable
- Educational qualification
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Registration
Essential
- Full Registration with GMC with a licence to practice
Training and experience
Essential
- Wide experience in all aspects of General (Internal) Medicine
Desirable
- Experience in other relevant medical specialities
Administration
Essential
- Evidence of participation in staff management
Desirable
- Management course and/or qualifications
Management
Essential
- Understanding of recent initiatives and changes, including Clinical Governance and Appraisal
Desirable
- Knowledge of the structure of National Health Service
Audit
Essential
- Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit
Desirable
- Completion and/or Publication of audit projects
Research and Publications
Essential
- Understanding of the role of research
Desirable
- Experience of clinical research culminating in presentation and publication of original studies, review articles, etc, relevant to speciality
- Ability to lead clinical research project
Personal skills
Essential
- Effective communicator, able to work in a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
Personal attributes
Essential
- Leadership qualities
- Familiarity with information technology and general computer skills
- Ability to work with colleagues in other specialities to develop local services
- Professional attitude towards work Good record of attendance
- Good record of attendance
- UK Driving Licence
Desirable
- Demonstration of initiated projects
- Specific attributes for post
Teaching
Essential
- Enthusiasm for teaching medical students, nursing staff and other professional groups
Desirable
- Educational qualification
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).
