Job overview
We are delighted to invite applications for a substantive Consultant post at Princess Royal Hospital (PRH), Haywards Heath, part of University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust. This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking, supportive team and to play a key role in the ongoing development of high-quality patient care within a dynamic clinical environment.
The successful applicant will join a committed multidisciplinary team and will have access to a wide range of clinical resources, academic links, and opportunities for professional development.
This is a full-time post, though applications for part-time or job-share arrangements are welcome.
Main duties of the job
This post offers the chance to contribute meaningfully to service innovation, education, and multidisciplinary working within a well-resourced and collaborative NHS Trust.
The job plan will comprise 10 programmed activities (PAs), including 8 direct clinical care (DCC) PAs, 1 PA of Supporting Professional Activity (SPA) for CPD and revalidation, and 1 SPA (to be agreed) which may include subspecialty leadership, service development, governance, or other agreed responsibilities.
We are looking for a colleague with an interest in one or more of the following sub-specialities: interstitial lung disease, asthma and sleep. If a candidate has limited experience in a sub-specialty area and is keen to develop their expertise and take on a role in this area, we will support them with a period of training and mentorship, tailored to their needs.
The successful applicant will also provide clinical supervision for doctors in training and contribute to the teaching of medical students from Brighton and Sussex Medical School.
This is a full-time post, though applications for part-time or job-share arrangements are welcome. Applicants must be within six months of their CCT at the time of interview
Interviews are planned to take place in May.
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, 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 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Respiratory Direct Clinical Care (DCC) – 8 PAs
Inpatient work: overseeing patients Respiratory/GIM patients on Pyecombe ward and allocated medical outliers. The inpatient ward cover is on a rotational basis with three PRH consultants (including this post) and the 10 RSCH based consultants. Consultants undertaking ward duties are expected to provide daily senior review of inpatients, assess new admissions to the ward, and lead a daily Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) board round from 08:45. In addition, consultants provide specialist respiratory advice and inpatient consultations as required.
Outpatient work: two outpatient clinics per week, comprising one general and one specialist respiratory clinic. The precise clinic allocation will be tailored to the interests and experience of the successful applicant. Clinic templates typically allow 30 minutes for new patients and 15 minutes for follow-up appointments. All consultants contribute to providing clinical advice to the wider respiratory multidisciplinary team, including via a specialty ‘Advice and Guidance’ email service for GPs. Shared clinical administrative duties include referral triage.
On-call commitment: includes participation in a 1:8 General Internal Medicine on-call rota for evenings and weekends (see above for details). The frequency of on-call duties is under review and may reduce following recent and planned workforce expansion.
The Acute Medical Take operates under the Acute Medicine team between 09:00 and 16:00. Consequently, weekday on-call duties primarily involve the review of patients not seen by an acute physician after 16:00. Overnight on-call is non-resident, with a post-take ward round conducted the following morning (see above for details).
Weekend commitments include mid-take ward rounds on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, with post-take ward rounds on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday (see above for details). Consultants remain on-call from home between ward rounds. The on-call frequency and category remain subject to ongoing workforce review.
On-call commitment is currently remunerated: 1:8, Category B (2%). This is subject to workforce review and potential reduction to Category B (1%).
The post holder accepts that they will also perform duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances, at the request of the appropriate consultant, in consultation, where practicable, with their colleagues, both senior and junior. While it has been agreed between the professions that they will perform such duties, the Secretary of State stresses that additional commitments arising under this sub-section are exceptions and you should not be required to undertake work of this kind for prolonged periods or on a regular basis.
Please see the job description and person specification attached to the advert for further details of the post.
Person specification
Experience/ Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. Basic medical degree
2. Postgraduate qualification or appropriate specialist qualification
3. Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
4. CCT in Respiratory Medicine or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
5. Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC
Desirable criteria
6. Higher Degree
7. Qualification in Higher Education (certificate, diploma, masters)
Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential criteria
8. Relevant clinical experience including respiratory medicine, the unselected medical take and the care of general medical in-patients
9. Understanding of clinical risk management
Desirable criteria
10. Sub-specialty respiratory medicine experience / training
Knowledge
Desirable criteria
11. Breadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation and Planning
Essential criteria
12. Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
13. Understanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
Desirable criteria
14. Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Teaching Skills
Essential criteria
15. Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Desirable criteria
16. Recognised teaching qualification
Academic and Research
Essential criteria
17. Evidence of participation in audit
Desirable criteria
18. Research experience
19. Publications
20. Prizes and honours
Career Progression
Essential criteria
21. Appropriate progression of career to date
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
22. Evidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written
Important information for applicants:
A Note on AI Use in Applications
We value the individuality and authenticity that each candidate brings to the application process. While AI tools are increasingly accessible, we strongly discourage their use in completing your application. Your responses should reflect your own voice, experiences, and motivations—elements that are essential to a fair and accurate evaluation.
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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.
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UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications