Trust Doctor (CT1-2 equivalent) in Emergency Medicine

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Trust Doctor (CT1-2 equivalent) in Emergency Medicine MN35

Main area Emergency Medicine Grade MN35 Contract 12 months (Fixed term: 12 months) Hours Full time - 40 hours per week Job ref 279-MWWTGSHO-450

Employer 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Worthing Hospital and St Richards Hospital Town Worthing and Chichester Salary £41,750 - £54,468 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 28/04/:59

Job overview

Applications are invited for Trust Doctor (CT1-2) posts in Emergency Medicine from August 2025 for 12 months. Earlier start dates may be accommodated. Posts are available at both St Richard's Hospital, Chichester and Worthing Hospital, Worthing.

The post would be ideal for candidates who are interested in a career in Emergency Medicine and who wish to apply for an ACCS or IMT programme next year. The programme will provide broad coverage in line with the national curriculum and good training exposure.

These jobs are ideal for those wishing to take some time out of a formal training programme who want stability, training, supervision, a study budget as well as GMC revalidation but do not yet want to commit to a training programme.

Rostering is via gold standard annualised principles using Healthrota.

Main duties of the job

The work is varied, and clinical work is based on the ED shop floor, where you will gain experience of working in all areas of the department including the resuscitation room and paediatrics. There is shop floor senior support at all times and this allows a wide range of clinical training experience. Shifts are busy, but well supported.

• Excellent care of patients presenting to the Emergency Department and on the observation unit.
• Primary care of Emergency Medicine patients, treatment of trauma cases, major and minor cases referred by General Practitioners, the reduction of closed fractures, minor surgical procedures.
• Referral of patients to appropriate in-patient facilities as appropriate.
• Care of critically ill patients and resuscitation of patients in the Emergency Department.
• Participation in the full shift rota pattern with a 1:5.6 night and 1:3 weekend frequency. Appropriate paid time is allocated for educational activities.
• Involvement in Emergency Department multi-disciplinary team meetings.
• Teaching and supervision of medical students and nursing staff and active participation in SHO tutorials.
• Active involvement in audit and the development of departmental policies.
• Internal cover is built into the rota for annual leave and sick leave.

Working for our organisation

Join us at UHSussex, every day is different, you can be the change, better never stops

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the job description and the person specification attached to the advert for further details.

Person specification Education and Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice.
• Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent.
• Additional related qualifications, e.g. intercalated degree, BSc, BA, BMedSci or equivalent.

Clinical Experience

• Current or previous employment in a UKFPO-affiliated foundation programme or 12 months' experience after full GMC registration and evidence of achievement of foundation competencies.
• Appropriate knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems.
• Experience in other related specialties.

Knowledge

• Breadth of experience in and outside specialty.

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.

Teaching Skills

• Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching.
• Recognised teaching qualification.

Academic and Research

• Evidence of participation in audit.
• Research experience.
• Publications.
• Prizes and honours.
• Appropriate progression of career to date.
• Have evidence that their present level of achievement and performance is commensurate with the totality of their period of training.
• Not have previously relinquished or been released/removed from a training programme, except under exceptional circumstances.

Personal Attributes

• Evidence of good communication skills both oral and written.

Important information for applicants:

Please note, the use of AI generated applications will be closely monitored. It is at the managers discretion to reject your application if they feel the majority has been created through the use of AI tools.

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.

Further Information

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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.