East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Locally Employed Doctor - IMT2 Cardio/Gastro

The closing date is 05 August 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an IMT3 rotational post covering Cardiology and Gastroenterology at Eastbourne District General Hospital. This is a fixed term post for 12 months, allowing a 6 month rotation in each specialty.

The post will provide the post-holder with a wide range of clinical experience in Cardiology and Gastroenterology to prepare them for future ST4 applications.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will be expected to work across the identified specialty ward and outpatients. They will participate in the acute general medicine registrar on-call rota. There will also be opportunities to attend outpatient clinics in the respective specialty.

They will work closely with the multidisciplinary team and will have close supervision and training from the Consultants. The post holder will be supported and encouraged in gaining subspecialty experience and in applying for a training post if they so wish.

About us

A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to nurseries at Conquest Hospital and Eastbourne District General Hospital, staff restaurants and on-site staff accommodation.

In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available to staff 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Onsite parking is available for a small administration fee.

There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.

Details

Date posted

29 July 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£52,656 a year per annum/ pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

374-EB-AM-19

Job locations

EDGH

Kings Drive

Eastbourne

BN21 2UD


Job description

Job responsibilities

See job description

The post holder will be supported and encouraged in gaining subspecialty experience and in applying for a training post if they so wish.

Job description

Job responsibilities

See job description

The post holder will be supported and encouraged in gaining subspecialty experience and in applying for a training post if they so wish.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • MB BS or equivalent
  • Full Registration with GMC with a licence to practice
  • MRCP Part 1 and 2 (written)

Desirable

  • MRCP Part 2 (PACES) or equivalent
  • Advanced Life Support
  • NHS work experience

Training + Experience

Essential

  • Must have at least completed Foundation training, IMT 1& 2 or equivalent
  • Experience in all aspects of Geriatric Medicine / General Internal Medicine / Acute Medicine and medical on-call
  • Evidence of participation in staff management
  • Understanding of recent initiatives and changes, including Clinical Governance and Appraisal

Desirable

  • Experience in other relevant medical specialities
  • Management course and/or qualifications
  • Knowledge of the structure of Health Service
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • MB BS or equivalent
  • Full Registration with GMC with a licence to practice
  • MRCP Part 1 and 2 (written)

Desirable

  • MRCP Part 2 (PACES) or equivalent
  • Advanced Life Support
  • NHS work experience

Training + Experience

Essential

  • Must have at least completed Foundation training, IMT 1& 2 or equivalent
  • Experience in all aspects of Geriatric Medicine / General Internal Medicine / Acute Medicine and medical on-call
  • Evidence of participation in staff management
  • Understanding of recent initiatives and changes, including Clinical Governance and Appraisal

Desirable

  • Experience in other relevant medical specialities
  • Management course and/or qualifications
  • Knowledge of the structure of Health Service

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

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

EDGH

Kings Drive

Eastbourne

BN21 2UD


Employer's website

http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

EDGH

Kings Drive

Eastbourne

BN21 2UD


Employer's website

http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Service Manager Gastroenterology

Sue Winser

susan.winser@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

29 July 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£52,656 a year per annum/ pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

374-EB-AM-19

Job locations

EDGH

Kings Drive

Eastbourne

BN21 2UD


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