Opportunity to make a real impact in patient care through diverse responsibilities, including working on the labour ward and attending clinics.
Access to continuous support with a registrar available 24/7 and a consultant readily accessible, ensuring guidance and resources are always at hand.
Flexibility in handling emergencies and unforeseen circumstances while maintaining a healthy work-life balance with compensatory time off after long shifts.
Engagement in a variety of learning experiences, including working in the Early Pregnancy Assessment Clinic and participating in various surgical procedures and teaching opportunities.
Access to a comprehensive postgraduate education center with IT, library support, and simulation training, promoting continuous professional development.
Supportive and inclusive workplace culture, emphasizing diversity and well-being, with resources like Staff Networks and a Wellbeing Programme.
The role of "Trust Doctor ST1 equivalent" at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust in Chichester offers an opportunity to advance your career in healthcare, focusing on labor ward work, clinics, and emergency coverage. You will have support from a registrar and consultant, ensuring resources are available for your success. The position includes a rotating schedule with long days, weekend on-call shifts, and night shifts every eight weeks, accompanied by compensatory time off.
Clinical duties will take place at St Richards Hospital, which hosts an Early Pregnancy Assessment Clinic and offers various surgical and teaching opportunities. Trainees will have access to a postgraduate education center, simulation training, and support for conducting audits or publishing work, with experienced supervisors available.
The trust values diversity and inclusion, aiming to foster a supportive environment through Staff Networks and buddy systems. They are a Disability Confident Employer and emphasize staff wellbeing and work-life balance. University Hospitals Sussex is committed to learning and development, promising a rewarding career journey. Applications are welcomed with the promise of a fulfilling role making a positive impact on patient care. For inquiries, contact the medical workforce or the consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to grow your career and make a real impact in healthcare!
From working on the labour ward to attending clinics and covering emergencies, you'll have the chance to showcase your skills and make a difference in patients' lives.
With a registrar on call 24/7 and a consultant available for support, you'll have the resources you need to succeed. Plus, you'll have the flexibility to handle occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances, all while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
The role requires a rotating schedule that includes long days, weekend on-call shifts, and night shifts every 8 weeks, with compensatory time off afterwards. You will receive the schedule for long days and night shifts before starting the job.
An Early Pregnancy Assessment Clinic operates Monday to Friday at St Richards Hospital, which offers a range of day surgery and more complex open surgery, as well as teaching opportunities through MDMs, colposcopy, and outpatient hysteroscopy lists.
University Hospitals Sussex provides access to a postgraduate education center with IT and library support, along with simulation training in low and high-fidelity sessions, laparoscopic simulation, and Ultrasound Scan Simulation (USS) at Chichester Medical Education Centre. Trainees are encouraged to conduct audits, projects, and publish articles, with experienced educational supervisors to support the use of eportfolios and WPBA tools.
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: Medical officers Job title: medical workforce Email address: Telephone number:
Miss Bronwyn Middleton,
Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Email: