Job overview

This is a Fixed Term post for 4 months, in a busy comprehensive ENT department. The successful applicants will be part of a team of 12 consultants, 4 SPRs, 4 trust grade and 2 Trainees. We are looking for competent ENT junior doctors to work on call, covering the wards, in Emergency OPD clinics and to participate in the department research and audit work. This is an excellent opportunity to develop the necessary skills and achieve the competencies required for higher training. 

Main duties of the job

The ST1/2 Equivalent will have responsibilities towards maintaining good documentation, prompt discharge communications and planning work.

 The clinical duties of the post include the following:

• Emergency Clinics
• Ward Duties
• On-Call
• Engagement with Research
• Engagement with Audit
• Supernumerary educational days to attend clinics and theatres

On Call Commitment: 7 week rolling rota. 

The post holder accepts that they will also perform duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances at the request of the appropriate consultant, in consultation, where practicable, with their colleagues, both senior and junior. While it has been agreed between the professions that they will perform such duties, the Secretary of State stresses that additional commitments arising under this sub-section are exceptions and you should not be required to undertake work of this kind for prolonged periods or on a regular basis.

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. 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, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - 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.