Trust Doctor (IMT3/ST3 equivalent)

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Employer University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site St Richards Hospital Chichester Town Chichester Salary £44,170 - £67,610 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 31/12/:59

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to recruit for a Trust Registrar post (ST3/IMT3 equivalent) at St Richard's Hospital, Chichester. The post is available with immediate start for a period of 12 months.

As a trust we are committed to providing quality training to those interested in the CESR programme and have successfully supported Colleagues through this process.

We are open to discussions regarding any specific rotational requirements you may have aligning with your clinical interest and /or intended career path

The trust is committed to supporting a flexible working pattern and believes in achieving a work life balance.

Sussex is a beautiful county with many opportunities for activities outside work. Situated close to beaches and harbours, or vibrant cities. It is a perfect location for families and raising children.

Main duties of the job

Day to day work will be based on a medical ward, with rotations between 4 and 6 months in length. You will also take part in the general medical registrar on-call rota (15-person rota pattern)

Whilst on a speciality ward you will gain experience in managing common presentations, as well as have an opportunity to attend speciality clinics and perform procedures. You will work closely with more junior staff in completing ward rounds and senior reviews of acutely unwell patients.

Whilst on call you will clerk medical patients, attend post-take and consultant ward rounds and provide support to the medical junior staff. You will hold an emergency bleep for medical emergencies and cardiac arrests and will be supported in this by our critical care team.

St Richards Hospital has a dedicated on call room, which is bookable on request should you need accommodation.

Working for our organisation

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating.

Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in.

We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the job description and person specification for more information. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us.

Person specification Experience/ Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
• Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent
• Higher degrees including MSc, PhD or MD (where research thesis not part of first medical degree)
• Additional related qualifications, e.g. intercalated degree

Clinical Skills and Experience

• Evidence of experience in a range of acute medical specialties, with experience of managing patients on unselected medical take during core medical training or equivalent
• Evidence of achievement of CT/ST1 competences in medicine & CT/ST2 competences in medicine (as defined by the curricula relating to Internal Medicine training) by the commencement of the post (supported by evidence from work-based assessments of clinical performance (DOPS, Mini-CEX, CBD, ACAT) and Multi-Source Feedback or equivalent, ARCP or equiv
• At least 24 months experience in medicine or an ACCS programme or equivalent (not including Foundation modules)
• Experience in other related specialties

Organisation and Planning

• Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
• Understanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
• Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended

Important information for applicants:

A Note on AI Use in Applications
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Closing Adverts Early: In the event of exceptional interest, we may close adverts earlier than specified.

Some of our adverts are capped for a limited number of applications; therefore, the advert will close once the cap has been reached. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in the position to prevent you from missing out on applying for the opportunity.

Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.

DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check . We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.

Skilled Worker Visa: Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for the roles that meet the Visa and Immigrations eligibility criteria. For further information please visit the gov.uk website searching for Skilled Worker. It is your responsibility as the applicant to ensure that you meet this criteria.

UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications

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Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.