Job summary
This 12-month fixed-term Higher Specialty Resident Doctor fellowship at Worthing Hospital includes a PGCert in Healthcare Leadership and Commissioning from BSMS. The post focuses on leading projects to improve urogynaecology services, including streamlining referral pathways, developing clinical skills in urodynamics, and addressing inappropriate referrals. The fellow will collaborate with primary care teams, physiotherapists, and bladder and bowel nurses to build community hubs for managing pelvic organ prolapse and incontinence.
Key responsibilities include creating educational materials, conducting workshops to clarify referral pathways, and gathering audit data to support BSUG accreditation for UHSx. The fellowship provides a structured framework for skill development and system‑level improvements, with measurable outcomes tracked throughout the year.
The role also emphasizes leadership and educational growth through project work and the PGCert programme. It is 0.6 FTE, with an optional clinical component to maintain and enhance clinical skills.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will lead a project to enhance the urogynaecology service, collaborating with community teams and allied health professionals. Responsibilities include delivering education and training to trainees and multi‑professional groups, mentoring, supporting quality improvement initiatives, and developing community pelvic health hubs. The role offers insight into medical education infrastructure at Trust and KSS Deanery levels.
Key duties involve scoping and leading projects focused on investigation and diagnosis, stakeholder engagement, progress monitoring, and supporting colleagues. The post holder will participate in meetings and engage with decision‑making processes across leadership, education, and organisational change. They will attend BSMS, regional, and national educational events, liaise with BSMS Programme Team and NHS England Workforce, Training and Education Directorate, and complete a PG Cert in Healthcare Leadership and Commissioning. Knowledge sharing is expected, including presenting a poster to programme sponsors and stakeholders.
The role comprises 60 % project work aimed at service improvement, and 40 % clinical duties including second‑tier on‑call support, outpatient sessions, and departmental operations.
About us
At UHS Sussex, 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 UHS Sussex 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 UHS Sussex.
Job details
* Date posted: 03 November 2025
* Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
* Grade: Specialty registrar
* Salary: £65,048 to £73,992 a year
* Contract: Fixed term
* Duration: 12 months
* Working pattern: Full‑time
* Reference number: 279‑MWWTG‑O&G‑BSMS‑ST4+072
* Job location: Worthing Hospital, Lyndhurst Road, Worthing, BN11 2DH
Job responsibilities
Three days non‑clinical 0.6 FTE (60 % full time) for leadership and education fellowship work leading specified project work and participating in the development programme, including attendance at BSMS for the academic modules, Learning Network attendance and personal study.
The days for module attendance vary, but it is asked that Fridays are one of the non‑clinical days, so that all Fellows are available on those days for contact.
The remaining time can be allocated to clinical duties.
Indicative timetable:
* Weekly pessary clinic project work in community
* Weekly urogynaecology clinic
* Weekly Tier 2 night shift
* Weekend Tier 2 long day 1:8
* 1:2 urodynamics project work
* Weekly ANC
* University/Project work
Employment details
Post would be based at Worthing Hospital with the expectation of cross‑site collaboration with the urogynaecology team at St Richards Hospital.
Worthing Hospital is based at Lyndhurst Road, Worthing BN112DH.
Person Specification – Essential and Desirable
* Essential: Basic medical degree, postgraduate qualification or appropriate specialist qualification, full GMC Registration with a licence to practice, Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent.
* Desirable: Higher Degree, additional qualifications, accreditation and courses.
* Clinical Skills and Experience Essential: Relevant experience or interest in urogynaecology, evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.
* Knowledge Desirable: Breadth of experience in and outside specialty.
* Organisation and Planning Essential: Experience and ability to work in multi‑professional teams, understanding of NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints.
* Desirable (Organisation and Planning): Evidence of managerial skills: achievements, course attended.
* Teaching Skills Essential: Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching.
* Desirable (Teaching): Recognised teaching qualification.
* Academic and Research Essential: Evidence of participation in audit.
* Desirable (Research): Research experience, publications, prizes and honours.
* Career Progression Essential: Appropriate progression of career to date.
* Personal Attributes Essential: Evidence of good communication skills both oral and written.
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) is necessary to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer details
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Address: Worthing Hospital, Lyndhurst Road, Worthing, BN11 2DH
Employer's website
https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/
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