Job summary
- Main area
- obs/Gynae
- Grade
- MN35
- Contract
- 12 months (Fixed term: 12 months)
- Hours
- 40 hours per week (Full time - 40 hours per week)
- Job ref
- 279-OBSGYNAECH-JAN25
- Employer
- 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- St Richard's Hospital
- Town
- Chichester
- Salary
- £41,750 - £54,468 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 15/12/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Trust Doctor ST1 equivalent
MN35
About our Trust
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.
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 you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. 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 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
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, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - 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.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job overview
Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to grow your career and make a real impact in healthcare!
From working on the labour ward to attending clinics and covering emergencies, you'll have the chance to showcase your skills and make a difference in patients' lives.
With a registrar on call 24/7 and a consultant available for support, you'll have the resources you need to succeed. Plus, you'll have the flexibility to handle occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances, all while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
Main duties of the job
The role requires a rotating schedule that includes long days, weekend on-call shifts, and night shifts every 8 weeks, with compensatory time off afterwards. You will receive the schedule for long days and night shifts before starting the job.
An Early Pregnancy Assessment Clinic operates Monday to Friday at St Richards Hospital, which offers a range of day surgery and more complex open surgery, as well as teaching opportunities through MDMs, colposcopy, and outpatient hysteroscopy lists.
University Hospitals Sussex provides access to a postgraduate education center with IT and library support, along with simulation training in low and high-fidelity sessions, laparoscopic simulation, and Ultrasound Scan Simulation (USS) at Chichester Medical Education Centre. Trainees are encouraged to conduct audits, projects, and publish articles, with experienced educational supervisors to support the use of eportfolios and WPBA tools.
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. 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 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
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, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - 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.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Applications are invited for a Trust Doctor ST1 equivalent in Obstetrics and Gynaecology based at St Richards Hospital from January 2025 for a period of 12 months.
For more details , please refer to the job description and personal specification provided.
Person specification
Experience/ Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Basic medical degree
- Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent
Desirable criteria
- Higher Degree
Organisation and Planning
Essential criteria
- Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
- Understanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Teaching Skills
Essential criteria
- Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Desirable criteria
- Recognised teaching qualification
Academic and Research
Essential criteria
- Evidence of participation in audit
Desirable criteria
- Prizes and honours
- Publications
- Research experience
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Medical officers
- Job title
- medical workforce
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01903 205111
- Additional information
Miss Bronwyn Middleton,
Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Email: [email protected]
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