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Job overview

Applications are invited for the above post of Consultant in General Medicine in the Internal Medicine Division, based at Worthing or St Richard’s Hospital part of the University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust. 
 
General Medicine is an area that is only expected to grow in the coming years and as such we are looking to recruit a dynamic and motivated workforce to help develop and improve the services we currently offer in the Trust. This is a time of real excitement as we look to build a team that can work with our key stakeholders in developing new pathways. This role in particular would attract candidates with particular specialist interest or those keen to work solely within General Internal Medicine. The incumbent ensures the best possible outcomes for patients whilst also contributing to improving mortality, patient experience, length of stay etc. As a team we are looking to develop further community work, and work with our system partners in developing pathways to prevent protracted hospital admissions. We also welcome an appropriate specialist interest.  The post holder will work with the multi-disciplinary team and Physician colleagues across the Trust.

Main duties of the job

The main duties of the role would be to support and develop the inpatient wards in Worthing Hospital or St Richard’s Hospital. Working with colleagues at our other sites as required.
 
The post holder will:
·    Support the GIM inpatient service, Supervising the Ward multidisciplinary team and other GIM wards where needed. Have responsibility for inpatients at University Hospital Sussex at the relevant hospital site, delivering daily ward input as needed.
·    Provide appropriate cover for patients admitted under the care of another paired consultant during the absence on leave of colleagues 
·    Provide education to the wider MDT as part of the GIM educational program.
·    There is responsibility for general professional training of the junior members of the department and contributing to the training of nurses and other staff and participating in the activities of the Postgraduate Medical Centre including Medical and Clinical Audit.
·     The on-call commitment for the medical rota is 1 in 14, with 1 in 8 Saturdays and Sundays post take ward rounds worked with prospective cover.

 

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, 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 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 - 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.