Job overview
This post is ideal for doctors aiming to work towards a Core Surgical Training Programme application. Day to day care of patients on the Trauma and Orthopaedic wards at Princess Royal Hospital working as part of the team in the Hip Fracture Unit and Sussex Orthopaedic Treatment Centre elective orthopaedic unit. T&O theatre and clinic experience.
The full-time post will be contracted as 48 hours per week and attracts a 1B (40%) banding.
Post available from 1st November 2025 to 4th August 2026. The post holds a 3 month notice period.
Main duties of the job
Ideally you have decided on Trauma and Orthopaedics as your preferred career or be in an allied specialty with an interest in surgery. Alternatively, you may have done F2 and are looking for a new experience before deciding what you would like to do. You will have an active interest in improving the quality of care within the Trust. You will be capable of managing projects both independently and under supervision and be skilled at team working. Regular supervision meetings with a training Consultant will help you shape your future career.
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
This is a SHO level clinical role in Trauma and Orthopaedics for 12 months. Successful candidates will be expected to work at Princess Royal Hospital, PRH (Haywards Heath) although in some circumstances there may be a need to work at Royal Sussex County Hospital, RSCH (Brighton).
These full-time jobs are 48 hours per week. These jobs are designed to support doctors working towards an application to a Core Training programme in their chosen specialty area. We can support completion of competencies needed for CREST from sign off and there are ample opportunities for doctors to bolster their CVs with QI, audit, research, teaching, and managerial projects.
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. Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent
5. Previous NHS employment
Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential criteria
6. Competencies equivalent to completion of FY1, as a minimum
7. Experience of work as a doctor in the NHS (i.e. formal contractual work, not clinical attachment).
Teaching Skills
Essential criteria
8. Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Desirable criteria
9. Recognised teaching qualification
Academic and Research
Essential criteria
10. Evidence of participation in audit
Desirable criteria
11. Research experience
12. Publications
Important information for applicants:
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Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.
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