Main area: Anaesthetics
Grade: NHS Medical & Dental: Fixed Term Consultant Contract
Fixed term: 6 months (6 months initially with a view to extend for a further 6 months)
Hours: Full time - 10 sessions per week
Job ref: 279-MWWTGFTCONANAES-410
Employer: 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Worthing Hospital
Town: Worthing
Salary: £105,504 - £139,882 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 10/04/2025 23:59
Fixed term Consultant in Anaesthetics
Job overview
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.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached job description for further details of main responsibilities and person specification.
Person specification
Experience/ Qualifications
* Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
* CCT in Anaesthesia or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
* Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC
* Masters level degree in clinical education
* Interest in overseas education and training
* Evidence of national level leadership
Clinical Skills and Experience
* Broad experience in all aspects of Anaesthesia and Acute Pain
* Experience in Anaesthesia for trauma and obstetrics
* An ability to rapidly assess and start to manage patients on the wards which may even avert to ITU admission/Emergency theatre
Knowledge
* Breadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation and Planning
* Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
* Understanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
* Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Teaching Skills
* Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
* Evidence of participation in audit
* Recognised teaching qualification
* Prizes and honours
Career Progression and Personal Attributes
* Appropriate progression of career to date
* Evidence of good communication skills both oral and written
Important information for applicants:
Please note, the use of AI generated applications will be closely monitored. It is at the managers discretion to reject your application if they feel the majority has been created through the use of AI tools.
Closing Adverts Early: In the event of exceptional interest, we may close adverts earlier than specified.
Some of our adverts are capped for a limited number of applications; therefore, the advert will close once the cap has been reached. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in the position to prevent you from missing out on applying for the opportunity.
Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.
DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check. We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.
Skilled Worker Visa: Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for the roles that meet the Visa and Immigrations eligibility criteria. For further information please visit the gov.uk website searching for Skilled Worker. It is your responsibility as the applicant to ensure that you meet this criteria.
UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Name: Dominique Melville
Job title: Clinical Director
Email address: dominique.melville@nhs.net
Telephone number: 01903205111
Additional information: Linzi Garman Operations Manager 01903 205111 (ext 85942)
If you have problems applying, contact
Address - 1st Floor, 21 Farncombe Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 2BW
St Mary’s Hall, Eastern Road, Brighton and Hove, BN2 5JJ
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