Job summarySpecialty Doctor Emergency Medicine (Middle Grade)We are looking to recruit a specialty doctor to work in the Emergency department at Eastbourne District General Hospital
Main duties of the jobThe
minimum basic starting salary will be £60,519 rising to £82,400 for 10 PA contract. This post attracts 2 additional Programmed Activities (APAs) 20% paid as a recruitment and retention payment and additional APAs will be job planned for predictable out of hours work.
The posts will commence as soon as possible. We are looking for doctors who have completed at least four year's full-time postgraduate training ( or its equivalent gained on part-time or flexible basis) at least two of which will be in Emergency Medicine.
We have highly motivated and clinically skilled middle grade teams and are looking for like-minded people, with good leadership and teaching skills to join our team.
We have a robust clinical governance structure and pride ourselves on being a forward thinking and proactive in embracing change.
We are particularly interested in candidates who have commitment to all aspects of Emergency Medicine and are keen to develop their careers.
About usWe are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to workWe provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people's own homes.
In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated 'Outstanding'. Eastbourne DGH rated 'Good'.
In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.
DetailsDate posted: 10 August 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Specialty Doctor
Salary: £63,696 to £102,689 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 374-EB-2243-A
Job locations: Eastbourne District General Hospital, Eastbourne, BN21 2UD, United Kingdom
Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person SpecificationQualificationEssentialRegistrationEssential- Full registration with GMC
Training and experienceEssential- Completed at least four years' full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as a fixed term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty; or shall have equivalent experience and competencies
- ALS provider
- ATLS provider
Desirable- EPLS/APLS or PALS provider
AuditEssential- Understanding the principles of medical audit
Desirable- Evidence of completed audit project
Research and PublicationsEssential- Understanding the role of research in emergency medicine
DesirablePersonal skills and attributesEssential- Effective communication in English
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Ability to work with colleagues in other specialities
- Professional attitude towards work with a good record of attendance
DesirableTeachingEssential- Interest in teaching of medical students, nursing staff and other professional groups
Desirable- Qualification in medical education
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.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).Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 
