Job summary
The basic salary is £54,499 per annum. Additional allowances will be paid based on rostered hours and the frequency of your participation on the rota. The Trust is compliant with the European Working Time Directive.

This is a Trust CT1-2 equivalent grade post in General Surgery for 1 year.

The appointee will participate in a 1:10 on call rota. The on call covers emergency General Surgery and Urology patients and shifts include long days (both weekdays and weekends) 08:00-21:00, night shifts (20:00-09:00), and a short day on Saturday to assist with discharges (08:00-13:00). The on call is led by a Consultant of the week, with middle grade and FY1.

Standard days (08:00-17:00) are ward based on a rota with FY1/2 to provide ongoing care to General Surgery inpatients. All grades of resident doctor are encouraged to attend theatre or clinic whenever workload allows.

Main duties of the job
The duties of the post will include:

• Standard day shifts (ward cover) - 08:00-17:00
• Long day on call shifts - 08:00-21:00
• Saturday short day shifts - 08:00-13:00
• Night shifts - 20:00-09:00

On Call Commitment: 1:10- covering General Surgery and Urology emergency admissions and ward patients. There is an hour built in at the beginning and end of on call shifts for robust handover.

Handovers - daily handover of patients at 08:00 (led by consultant and an excellent learning opportunity), usually 17:00 and 20:00 for change of shift.

F2/CT responsible for ensuring admissions patient list kept up to date.

Participation in the rota providing care to the patients on the surgical wards

SHO grade doctors are encouraged to attend theatre sessions to develop surgical skills. It is also of benefit to attend clinics to develop outpatient skills.

About us
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.

Job responsibilities
The duties of the post will include:

• Standard day shifts (ward cover) - 08:00-17:00
• Long day on call shifts - 08:00-21:00
• Saturday short day shifts 08:00-13:00
• Night shifts - 20:00-09:00

On Call Commitment: 1:10 covering General Surgery and Urology emergency admissions and ward patients. There is an hour built in at the beginning and end of on call shifts for robust handover.

Handovers daily handover of patients at 08:00 (led by consultant and an excellent learning opportunity), usually 17:00 and 20:00 for change of shift.

F2/CT responsible for ensuring admissions patient list kept up to date.

Participation in the rota providing care to the patients on the surgical wards, along with F1 doctors. Supported by a middle grade doctor providing daily ward rounds and review of all in patients.

SHO grade doctors are encouraged to attend theatre sessions to develop surgical skills. It is also of benefit to attend clinics to develop outpatient skills.

There is a well-established educational programme with alternate week registrar led surgical skills/teaching/SIM and morbidity and mortality meetings attended by the consultants.

All doctors are assigned an Educational/Clinical Supervisor and are encouraged to keep a portfolio. Advice on career planning is available, as is study leave for appropriate courses.

Person Specification
Experience/ Qualifications
Essential

• Basic medical degree
• Postgraduate qualification or appropriate specialist qualification
• Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
• Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent

Desirable

• Higher Degree

Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential

• Experience in General Surgery and relevant sub-specialities
• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues

Knowledge
Desirable

• Breadth of experience in and outside specialty

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

Academic and Research
Essential

• Evidence of participation in audit

Desirable

• Research experience
• Publications
• Prizes and Honours

Career Progression
Essential

• Appropriate progression of career to date

Personal Attributes
Essential

• Evidence of: Good communication skills both oral and written

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).

Employer details
Employer name: University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Address: Worthing Hospital, Lyndhurst Road, Worthing, BN11 2DH, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website
For questions about the job, contact: Medical Recruitment Officer, Janine Oli, uhsussex.medical.hr.surgery@nhs.net, 01903205111

Date posted: 30 June 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Doctor - other
Salary: £54,499 a year
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 279-MWSURGERYGS-WTG-123
Job locations: Worthing Hospital, Lyndhurst Road, Worthing, BN11 2DH, United Kingdom