Consultant Emergency/Trauma General Surgeon
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
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Job summary
We are seeking to appoint a consultant emergency general surgeon to support the development of a dedicated emergency surgical service within the major trauma centre in Brighton. We are seeking a surgeon skilled in the management of all aspects of emergency surgery, including major trauma and haemorrhage control. In addition to their emergency surgical workload successful candidates would be offered elective sessions in either upper or lower GI surgery depending on their area of expertise.
We are not only seeking an excellent clinician but also a leader who can help us develop and run the emergency surgical service. They would also be expected to lead on quality governance across the departments within general surgery. An interest in postgraduate surgical education would be beneficial.
Main duties of the job
The clinical duties of the post include the following:
- Development of the Emergency General Surgery Service
- To ensure patient safety and governance is supported and delivered
- Provide emergency general surgery in dedicated emergency theatre list
- Lead ward rounds of emergency surgical and major trauma patients
- Provide general surgical cover for major trauma patients
- Surgical Assessment Unit management and supervision of junior team in SAU
- Elective outpatient clinics and relevant administration
- Elective theatre lists of general and sub-speciality
Additional Duties include:
- On Call Commitment
- Teaching and Training
- Governance & Audit
- Quality Improvement
- Research
- Learning & Development
About us
At UHSussex we're proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK's largest acute Trusts, we're a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Improving lives: We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation, with hardworking, talented and dedicated individuals, who work together towards a common goal, to always put our Patient First. Our mission is summed up by our 'where better never stops' motto and no matter the role at UHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex. 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 our wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
Build a career with us: 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.
Date posted
29 February 2024
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£93,666 to £126,281 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
MWRSCHCONSUREM-222A
Job locations
Royal Sussex County Hospital
Eastern Road
Brighton
BN2 5BE
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Address
Royal Sussex County Hospital
Eastern Road
Brighton
BN2 5BE
Employer's website
https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)







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