About this role
Job summary
This post is ideal for doctors aiming to work towards a Core Surgical Training Programme application. Day to day care of patients on the Trauma and Orthopaedic wards at Royal Sussex County Hospital as part of the Orthopaedic Trauma team. MDT management of Major Trauma Patients. T&O Theatre and Clinic experience
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Post available from 5th August 2026 to 3rd August 2027. The post holds a 3 month notice period.
Main duties of the job
This is a SHO level clinical role in Trauma and Orthopaedics for 12 months. Successful candidates will be expected to work at the Royal Sussex County Hospital, RSCH (Brighton) although in some circumstances there may be a need to work at Princess Royal Hospital, PRH (Haywards Heath).
These full-time jobs are 48 hours per week. These jobs are designed to support doctors working towards an application to a Core Training programme in their chosen specialty area. We can support completion of competencies needed for CREST from sign off and there are ample opportunities for doctors to bolster their CVs with QI, audit, research, teaching, and managerial projects.
About us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating.
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 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Job description Job responsibilities
These posts are also great for those wishing to take some time out after F2 and want flexibility, stability, training, supervision, a study budget as well as GMC revalidation but do not yet want to commit to a training programme. They are also great for people who want to take some time out of a formal training programme.
All of our Clinical Fellows are allocated an Educational Supervisor, Clinical Supervisors and will be expected to complete an online portfolio matched to their level of training and undertake annual appraisal within the department or Trust.
Person Specification
Experience/Qualifications Essential
Basic medical degree Postgraduate qualification or appropriate specialist qualification Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent
Clinical Skills & Experience Essential
Competencies to the completion of FY1 or equivalent
Knowledge Desirable
Breadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation & Planning Essential
Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams Understanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
Desirable
Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Teaching Skills Essential
Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Desirable
Recognised teaching qualification
Academic & Research Essential
Evidence of participation in audit
Desirable
Research experience Publications Prizes and honours
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).
Employer details Employer name University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Address Royal Sussex County Hospital
Eastern Road
Brighton
BN2 5BE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)