Overview
Fixed term - Trust locum Consultant
Applications are invited for this full time Lower Limb and Revision Hip Consultant in Trauma & Orthopaedics, on a 10-11PA basis. This post is to join the existing Consultant Orthopaedic team based across two DGH sites at Hastings and Eastbourne.
Main duties
The East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust (ESHT) provides a comprehensive service in orthopaedic specialties for the surrounding districts of Hastings and Eastbourne. The post is required to support the surgical needs of the elective and trauma patients and supporting/lead the multidisciplinary team based on the trauma wards to enhance the quality and recovery of patients following trauma episodes.
About us
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 onsite nurseries, staff restaurants and accommodation. In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.
There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.
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Details
Date posted: 05 September 2025
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 6 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 374-CQEB-1138
Job locations: Conquest, Hastings, TN37 7RD
Job description
The Eastbourne and Hastings Hospitals have an integrated Trust for the past 13 years. In line with reconfiguration of our service, orthopaedic trauma has been centralised on the Hastings site with elective surgery continuing on both sites. The orthopaedic department has long standing links with both GKT Medical School in London and Brighton Medical School and we receive regular medical students within the Orthopaedic department from both of these institutions. Applicants are required to be on the GMC register.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Registration Essential
* MBBS or equivalent
* MRCS or equivalent
Desirable
* MD or equivalent
* Entry on the GMC Specialist Register
Training & Experience Essential
* Wide experience in all aspects of Orthopaedics
Desirable
* Experience/participation in the NHFD framework and pathways
Disclosure and UK Registration
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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 see the UK Visas and Immigration guidance. Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Employer: East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Address: Conquest, Hastings, TN37 7RD
Employer's website: esht.nhs.uk
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