Date posted: 14 July 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Doctor - other
Salary: £76,582 a year
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: MWT&O-Pelvic-RSCH-099A
Job locations: Royal Sussex County Hospital, Eastern Road, Brighton, BN2 5BE

Job summary
Structured specialist training in Pelvic, Acetabular and Complex Hip Surgery. This post is designed to be a stepping-stone towards a consultant career.

Post available from August 26 until August 27 Only

Main duties of the job
We are looking for an enthusiastic team-player who would like to increase their knowledge and skills around in their chosen subspecialty area of trauma and orthopaedic surgery. To get maximum benefit, they should already be competent at routine hand, hip or knee surgery as dictated by the role. They must have current ATLS and should have FRCS (Tr and Orth). Post holders with CCT may be given some independent operating lists.

About us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, 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 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

Job responsibilities
The post offers exposure to all aspects of primary hip arthroplasty, including the young adult, DDH, SUFE, Perthes and complex revision hip surgery in a tertiary hip unit.

Brighton has been a Major Trauma Centre for over 10 years. Pelvic and Acetabular surgeons have approximately 2 lists per week in the MTC. The post holder will be offered lists here. The successful candidate will be expected to complete a research project and publication during their tenure.

Person Specification
Experience and Qualifications
Essential

• Basic Medical Degree
• Postgraduate qualification or appropriate specialist qualification
• Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
• Valid Advanced Trauma Life Support Certificate (ATLS)

Desirable

• Higher Degree (MD, PhD)

Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential

• Competencies equivalent to completion of ST6, as a minimum
• Completion of FRCS(Orth) or equivalent

Desirable

• Certificate of completion of Training (CCT)
• Demonstrate interest in pelvic, acetabular and complex hip surgery

Organisation and Planning
Essential

• Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
• Understanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints

Desirable

• Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended

Teaching Skills
Essential

• Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching

Desirable

• Recognised teaching qualification

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).

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust is committed to equality and diversity.