East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

LED ST3 Respiratory

The closing date is 11 November 2025

Job summary

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Registrar with an interest in developing skills in all aspects of Respiratory medicine including lung cancer, COPD, Asthma, Interstitial lung disease diagnostic and therapeutic pleural procedures, Cardiopulmonary exercise testing and Interventional bronchoscopy to join our dedicated team.

PLEASE NOTE: This is a fixed term contract filing in a KSS Deanery gap and will end on 6th October 2026

Main duties of the job

You are invited to join us for a rewarding career that promotes excellence in patient cantered care. You can thrive in an environment that supports innovation and has a wealth of resources available to you including a specialised diagnostic and interventional radiology department, dedicated lung function, in-patient Non-invasive ventilation linked to a home ventilation service, office space with IT and secretarial support, excellent thoracic surgery service support and an ILD and lung Cancer MDT linked to specialist Consultants at Guys Hospital. Our natural and cultural resources provide a wealth of opportunities for community engagement and high quality of life.

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 (CQC), 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.

Date posted

04 November 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£65,048 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

11 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

374-CQ-AM-D34

Job locations

Conquest Hospital

The Ridge

Hastings

TN37 7RD

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached and work pattern

Please contact for an informal discussion

PLEASE NOTE: This is a fixed term contract filing in a KSS Deanery gap and will end on 6th October 2026

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached and work pattern

Please contact for an informal discussion

PLEASE NOTE: This is a fixed term contract filing in a KSS Deanery gap and will end on 6th October 2026

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

MBBS or equivalent Qualification.
Attendance at relevant courses.
MRCP (UK) or equivalent
GMC

Experience

Essential

Experience in all aspects of General (Internal) Medicine with demonstrable experience in Respiratory Medicine of at least 2 years.

Desirable

Experience in other relevant medical specialities

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

MBBS or equivalent Qualification.
Attendance at relevant courses.
MRCP (UK) or equivalent
GMC

Experience

Essential

Experience in all aspects of General (Internal) Medicine with demonstrable experience in Respiratory Medicine of at least 2 years.

Desirable

Experience in other relevant medical specialities

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Conquest Hospital

The Ridge

Hastings

TN37 7RD

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Conquest Hospital

The Ridge

Hastings

TN37 7RD

Employer's website

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