Job overview

Specialty Doctor in Emergency Medicine

Surrey & Sussex Healthcare are recruiting Specialty Doctors (ST4+ and above) to join our busy Emergency Medicine team.  The post holder will be offered a 10 PA with the option of additional APA contract with an individualised job plan.

We invite application from candidates with interest in teaching as we have wide remit in the training of medical staff in the department, undergraduate Medical students, Physician Associate students and our 14 trainee Advanced Clinical practitioners.  The department is keen to develop its Ultrasound portfolio and have accredited training Consultants to support this; we welcome applicants keen to consolidate their FAST scanning experience.  Successful candidates will have the opportunity to participate in departmental innovation/rapid improvement to add value to patient care.  Many of our Specialty doctors have gone onto formal higher training and CCT/CESR application.

 Successful candidates will have the opportunity to work alongside/build relationships with various multidisciplinary team members in the diverse mix we have in the department plus our mental health, pre-hospital and community colleagues.

The post holder must maintain up-to-date skills/knowledge in resuscitation skills i.e. ALS.  ATLS or ETC is not mandatory but an advantage and we can support you to obtain this if necessary.

Main duties of the job

For further information, please see the attached trust job description and person specification for a full list of duties and responsibilities.

Working for our organisation

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.