Job summary
Applications are invited for the post of Middle Grade in Emergency medicine, based at the Royal Sussex County Hospital (RSCH) and Princess Royal Hospital (PRH). This is a fixed term posts for one year, with the option of extension following appraisal and supervisor review.
The successful applicant will join a team of dynamic and hardworking consultants who strive to make the departments the best they can be and provide exceptional patient care. The consultant body consists of a cohesive group which offer a wide range of specialist interests, including Royal college and Training Programme Directors, Trauma leads, Pre-Hospital care and affiliated Medical School and Teaching roles.
RSCH is located on the South Coast in the vibrant town of Brighton, which provides a wide range of facilities and caters for all lifestyles and interests. There is an exceptional public transport service, and regular trains to and from London. The innovate rostering system will allow the successful applicant to achieve a good work-life balance and time to explore all the town has to offer.
There will also be opportunity for you to peruse your chosen interests with a wide range of non-DCC services provided by the consultant team. These range from Medical School teaching, Pre-Hospital care and Major Trauma. Involvement in these will be encouraged.
Main duties of the job
It is expected that the successful applicant(s) undertake full clinical duties on the Middle Grade Rota.
- Responsible for all clinical aspects of Emergency work with 24/7 Consultant presence in the RSCH for advice
- Responsible for all clinical and managerial aspects of Emergency work overnight in the PRH with the Consultant on-call from home within 20 minutes from the hospital site
- 1-in-3 weekend frequency as a maximum
- 1-in-5 night frequency as a maximum
- Active participation in Teaching and supervising SHO Grade doctors.
- Attendance in weekly 3 hour teaching sessions
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
See Attached Job Description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
See Attached Job Description.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Appropriate level of clinical knowledge / up to date
- Knowledge and use of evidence based practice
Desirable
- IT skills
- Breadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation and Planning
Essential
- Able to organise oneself and prioritise clinical need
- Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
- Understanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
Desirable
- Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Experience/ Qualifications
Essential
- Basic medical degree
- Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- Four years post-graduation, with two years in the relevant specialty
Desirable
Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential
- Understanding of clinical risk management
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.
- An ability to communicate well with patients and staff
Desirable
- Post-graduate course in ATLS
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Appropriate level of clinical knowledge / up to date
- Knowledge and use of evidence based practice
Desirable
- IT skills
- Breadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation and Planning
Essential
- Able to organise oneself and prioritise clinical need
- Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
- Understanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
Desirable
- Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Experience/ Qualifications
Essential
- Basic medical degree
- Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- Four years post-graduation, with two years in the relevant specialty
Desirable
Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential
- Understanding of clinical risk management
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.
- An ability to communicate well with patients and staff
Desirable
- Post-graduate course in ATLS
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).
