Job summary We are a busy anaesthetic department with a commitment to train both local and overseas Trainees and have an active educational programme.The successful candidate will hold FRCA or equivalent and have evidence of extensive experience with anaesthesia. Successful candidates will undertake anaesthetic sessions across a range of surgical specialties including general surgery, trauma, maxillo facial surgery, urology and gynaecology. The anaesthetic department at Worthing is extremely forward thinking and has established itself within the research arena, with multiple presentations at national and international level. The hospital is located between the sea and the south downs national park, giving ample opportunity to pursue a variety of different interests. Main duties of the job Worthing Hospital has 8 main operating theatres, 2 day surgery theatres and an obstetric theatre. The Anaesthetic department provides anaesthesia for over 100 routine operating lists per week, servicing all major specialties including orthopaedics, trauma, Bariatrics (not at Worthing site), Maxillo facial surgery, Gynaecology, Breast, ENT, colorectal, urology and ophthalmology. Anaesthesia is also provided for the Radiology, Endoscopy, Cardiology and A&E departments. In addition, the department is responsible for running the Critical Care services within the Trust, the maintenance of obstetric and both emergency and trauma anaesthetic services. Consultants also attend regular ECT sessions, which occur in a purpose built ECT suite at Meadowfield - a psychiatric hospital on the northwest edge of town. About us At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, 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 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 - 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. Date posted 27 March 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 6 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 279-MWWTGFTCONANAES-410 Job locations Worthing Hospital Lyndhurst Road Worthing BN11 2DH Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached job description for further details of main responsibilities and person specification Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached job description for further details of main responsibilities and person specification Person Specification Experience/ Qualifications Essential oBasic medical degree oPostgraduate qualification or appropriate specialist qualification oFull GMC Registration with a licence to practice oCCT in Anaesthesia or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC) oEntry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC Desirable oHigher Degree oATLS/ APLS/ ALS oMasters level degree in clinical education oInterest in overseas education and training oEvidence of national level leadership oMRCP/or equivalent Clinical Skills and Experience Essential oBroad experience in all aspects of Anaesthesia and Acute Pain oExperience in Anaesthesia for trauma and obstetrics oAn ability to rapidly assess and start to manage patients on the wards which may even avert to ITU admission/Emergency theatre Knowledge Desirable oBreadth of experience in and outside specialty Organisation and Planning Essential oExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teams oUnderstanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints Desirable oEvidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended Teaching Skills Essential oEvidence of an interest and commitment to teaching oEvidence of participation in audit Desirable oRecognised teaching qualification oResearch experience oPublications oPrizes and honours Career Progression and Personal Attributes Essential oAppropriate progression of career to date oEvidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written Person Specification Experience/ Qualifications Essential oBasic medical degree oPostgraduate qualification or appropriate specialist qualification oFull GMC Registration with a licence to practice oCCT in Anaesthesia or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC) oEntry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC Desirable oHigher Degree oATLS/ APLS/ ALS oMasters level degree in clinical education oInterest in overseas education and training oEvidence of national level leadership oMRCP/or equivalent Clinical Skills and Experience Essential oBroad experience in all aspects of Anaesthesia and Acute Pain oExperience in Anaesthesia for trauma and obstetrics oAn ability to rapidly assess and start to manage patients on the wards which may even avert to ITU admission/Emergency theatre Knowledge Desirable oBreadth of experience in and outside specialty Organisation and Planning Essential oExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teams oUnderstanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints Desirable oEvidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended Teaching Skills Essential oEvidence of an interest and commitment to teaching oEvidence of participation in audit Desirable oRecognised teaching qualification oResearch experience oPublications oPrizes and honours Career Progression and Personal Attributes Essential oAppropriate progression of career to date oEvidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written 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). Additional information 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 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279) Address Worthing Hospital Lyndhurst Road Worthing BN11 2DH Employer's website https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)