About this role
Job summary
We currently have one ST5+ posts available in Acute Medicine. From 7th October 2026 until the 6th April 2027.
These posts provide the post-holder with a wide range of clinical experience in Acute Medicine to prepare you for future specialist training applications.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will be expected to work across our Acute Medicine services within the inpatient and outpatient setting. They will participate in the acute general medicine resident on-call rota at minimum of IMT3 level.
They will work closely with the multidisciplinary team and will have close supervision and training from the Consultants across these services
About us
We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work
We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people's own homes.
In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated 'Outstanding'. Eastbourne DGH rated 'Good'.
In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
First medical degree Appropriate professional postgraduate qualification e.g. MRCP, MRCS etc.
Desirable
Higher specialty qualifications Distinctions/Honours/Prizes
Skills Essential
Sound basic clinical skills Competent in management of emergencies Excellent written and verbal communication Experience in delivery of teaching and education. Faculty on local or national courses Full GMC Registration
Desirable
Keyboard skills and computer literacy Experience of setting up courses
Experience/Achievements Essential
At least 12 months working in the NHS Audit experience
Desirable
Peer reviewed publications
Personal Qualities Essential
Professional attitude Good organisational and time management skills Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GP's, nurses and administrative staff. Ability to establish good working relationships with members of the team Ability to function effectively under pressure Interest in learning, development, and service improvement. Commitment to continuing personal development
Desirable
Initiative Academic excellence Not afraid to seek help when necessary
Disclosure and Barring Service Check 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.
Certificate of Sponsorship 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 visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Address Conquest Hospital
The Ridge
St Leonards-on-sea
TN37 7RD
United Kingdom
Employer's website http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)