Job summary
Employer heading
LED FY2 Doctor - ENT
NHS Medical & Dental: Local Appointment nodal point 2 (MT02)
We provide safe, compassionate and high quality hospital and community care to over half a million people living in East Sussex and those who visit our local area.
We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex with an annual income of £650 million and we are the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive health services are provided by over 8,000 dedicated members of staff working from two acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites across East Sussex, 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. Conquest Hospital and our Community Services were rated ‘Outstanding’ and Eastbourne DGH was rated ‘Good’.
Our two acute hospitals have emergency departments and provide 24 hour a day care, offering a comprehensive range of surgical, medical, outpatient and maternity services, supported by a full range of diagnostic and therapy services. Our centre for trauma services and obstetrics is at Conquest Hospital, while our centre for urology and stroke services is at Eastbourne DGH. At Bexhill Hospital we offer a range of outpatient, day surgery, rehabilitation and intermediate care services. At Rye, Winchelsea and District Memorial Hospital we offer outpatients, rehabilitation and intermediate services. At Uckfield Community Hospital we provide day surgery and outpatient care.
In the community, we deliver services that focus on people with long term conditions living well outside hospital, through our integrated locality teams working with district and community nursing teams. Community members of staff also provide care to patients in their homes and from a number of clinics, health centres and GP surgeries.
Job overview
The ENT Department at Eastbourne District General Hospital is a busy department, which is friendly and supportive. The Trust doctor will work with senior member of the team supporting him/her in emergency and elective workload but will also be part of a larger team. The Trust doctor will take part in the Hospital at Night rota as part of the multi-disciplinary team. The department values the diversity of our medical team and other staff members and aims to ensure that everyone feels valued and supported to reach their educational and clinical goals.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be required to attend the 8am daily handover meeting when on duty and present patients as required. You will be expected to attend all other educational activities within the ENT Department both formal and informal. You will also be expected to attend and participate in frequent audit and teaching meetings.
Working for our organisation
A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to nurseries at Conquest Hopsital and Eastbourne District General Hospital, staff restaurants and on-site staff accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available to staff 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Onsite parking is available for a small administration fee.
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The Trust doctor will take part in the Hospital at Night rota as part of the multi-disciplinary team.
1:10 Hospital at Night shift rota.
Person specification
Training and experience
Essential criteria
- Experience/Willing to develop experience in different aspects of medicine and surgery
Qualifications & Registrations
Essential criteria
- MB BS or equivalent
- Full Registration with GMC with licence to practise
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
- Ian Woodward
- Job title
- Head of service for Head & Neck
- Email address
- [email protected]
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