Job summary
The General Surgery Department (Worthing Hospital) at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust provides surgical services to approximately a 500,000 regional population and includes Colorectal, General Surgery and Upper GI.
The department in Worthing is equipped with modern laparoscopic surgery technology, a newly built clinic area as well as a modern Endoscopy suite.
There are excellent teaching and training facilities available with substantial support to advance a surgical career. Trust doctors are treated as trainees with the same potential to develop skills.
There is an active educational department and programme with weekly governance and teaching sessions, with the opportunity to take part in running sessions for juniors. Active involvement in audit and research projects is encouraged, with local and national presentations possible.
Main duties of the job
The duties of the post will include:
Standard day shifts (ward cover) - 08:00-17:00
Long day on call shifts -08:00-21:00
Night shifts are 20:00-09:00
On Call Commitment: 1:8- covering General Surgery and Urology emergency admissions and ward patients. There is an hour built in at the beginning and end of on call shifts for robust handover.
Handovers - daily handover of patients at 08:00 (led by consultant and an excellent learning opportunity), usually 17:00 and 20:00 for change of shift.
F2/CT responsible for ensuring admissions patient list kept up to date.
Participation in the rota providing care to the patients on the surgical wards, along with F1 doctors. Supported by a middle grade doctor providing daily ward rounds and review of all in patients.
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.
We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation with patient care at our core. Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal - to always put our Patient First. In fact 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.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Participation in the rota providing care to the patients on the surgical wards, along with F1 doctors. Supported by a middle grade doctor providing daily ward rounds and review of all in patients.
SHO grade doctors are encouraged to attend theatre sessions to develop surgical skills. It is also of benefit to attend clinics to develop outpatient skills.
There is a well-established educational programme with alternate week registrar led surgical skills/teaching/SIM and morbidity and mortality meetings attended by the consultants.
All doctors are assigned an Educational/Clinical Supervisor and are encouraged to keep a portfolio. Advice on career planning is available, as is study leave for appropriate courses.
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. While it has been agreed between the professions that they will perform such duties, the Secretary of State stresses that additional commitments arising under this sub-section are exceptions and you should not be required to undertake work of this kind for prolonged periods or on a regular basis.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Participation in the rota providing care to the patients on the surgical wards, along with F1 doctors. Supported by a middle grade doctor providing daily ward rounds and review of all in patients.
SHO grade doctors are encouraged to attend theatre sessions to develop surgical skills. It is also of benefit to attend clinics to develop outpatient skills.
There is a well-established educational programme with alternate week registrar led surgical skills/teaching/SIM and morbidity and mortality meetings attended by the consultants.
All doctors are assigned an Educational/Clinical Supervisor and are encouraged to keep a portfolio. Advice on career planning is available, as is study leave for appropriate courses.
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. While it has been agreed between the professions that they will perform such duties, the Secretary of State stresses that additional commitments arising under this sub-section are exceptions and you should not be required to undertake work of this kind for prolonged periods or on a regular basis.
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
Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential
- oExperience in General Surgery and relevant sub-specialities
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
- oPrizes and honours
- Publications
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
Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential
- oExperience in General Surgery and relevant sub-specialities
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
- oPrizes and honours
- Publications
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).
