About this role
Job summary Trust Doctor in Internal Medicine (GIM) (FY2 or Above level)
Surrey & Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust are seeking to appoint a Trust Doctor of FY2 level or above to join our General Internal Medicine Team. The post-holders will join the well-established Department of General Internal Medicine for one year in the first instance with the possibility to extend if mutually agreed. Candidates may also be able to rotate to other specialties as part of a coordinated program being established at the Trust to assist non-training grade doctors to meet the needs of their Personal Development Plans.
We are looking for applicants with experience in acute and/or general internal medicine who also have excellent team-working skills with the abilities and professional skills to work well in a multi-professional team.
This post would suit doctors who have a keen interest in education and there will be opportunities for simulation training, teaching and quality improvement work.
Main duties of the job
The successful appointee will be based at East Surrey Hospital and will work for the 2 Consultants in General Internal Medicine (Short Stay Unit) in a team of 1 specialty doctor, 3 trust doctors equivalents (including new posts), and one FY1.
The Short Stay Unit (Godstone ward) is currently has 28, mostly short stay patients. The case mix is wide and varied and a vast amount of clinical experience can be gained, including medical procedures.
There are virtual and follow-up clinics run by consultants. Senior support is available from the Specialty Doctors and the Acute Medical Consultant on-call who is readily available. Trust doctors will take active part in educational activities and audit and research in the department.
For further information, please see the attached trust job description and person specification for a full list of duties and responsibilities.
About us
We are a leading local employer with a diverse workforce of approximately 6,000 staff, dedicated to providing healthcare services to a growing population of around 780,000 individuals.
Our Trust provides both emergency and planned healthcare across East Surrey, North-East West Sussex, and South Croydon - covering towns like Crawley, Horsham, Reigate, and Redhill. Our main hospital, East Surrey in Redhill, offers a full range of acute and specialist services and is also the closest trauma unit to Gatwick Airport. We also provide outpatient, diagnostic, and planned care services at sites including The Earlswood Centre, Caterham Dene Hospital, Oxted Health Centre, Crawley Hospital, and Horsham Hospital.
We are proud to be an inclusive employer, and we work hard to create an environment where everyone feels valued and supported. At our Trust, we strive to be the best place to work and receive care. We are dedicated to supporting you in your current role while helping you grow and develop your career. As part of our team, you will have access to excellent training opportunities, flexible working, dedicated support networks, and a strong emphasis on health and wellbeing to ensure a thriving and positive work environment.
Job description Job responsibilities
For further information, regarding the role please see the attached trust job description and person specification for a full list of duties and responsibilities.
Once you understand the requirements outlined in the advert, please ensure your application clearly reflects where you match them including any examples you would like to highlight.
Person Specification
Criteria Essential
Evidence of a good standard of written English appropriate to the role A complete and accurate application Suitability for role evidenced in supporting statement Evidence of essential experience for role Meet the essential education/qualifications required for the role Hold the necessary mandatory professional/clinical registration Evidence of the Trust values and behaviours Evidence of any other essential criteria outlined in the person specification
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.
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 Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Address East Surrey Hospital
Canada Avenue
Redhill
RH1 5RH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://surreyandsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)