Full-time including participation in a full shift rota system working 1 in 10.
The successful trainee is expected to provide day to day care for in-patients on the wards, HDU and ITU. They should see all their patients prior to surgery and, whenever possible, should be in theatre to assist and be taught. In out-patients, they will see new patients under the supervision of a consultant and will be expected to present cases to the consultant and discuss future management.
Duties include day to day care of patients on the Surgical/Orthopaedics Wards, attendance at ward rounds, operating lists and general out-patient clinics and the responsibility for the Consultants' patients on the wards. A full shift system in general surgery is worked.
The postholder will primarily work along the F2 doctors reviewing the patients on the trauma orthopaedic ward, the children's ward and other orthopaedic beds. The postholder will also arrange the admissions and initial management of emergency admissions.
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.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Janine Oli Job title: Medical Recruitment Officer Email address:
[email protected] Telephone number: 01903 205111
Applicants are invited to visit the hospital or to phone for informal discussion by arrangement with:
Mr Aneel Ansari and Miss Rebecca Kampa via the Worthing Hospital switchboard
01903 205111
