Job summary
- Main area
- Gastro
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Core Trainee (CT1/2)
- Contract
- 12 months (12 months fixed term)
- Hours
- Full time - 40 hours per week (Plus medical on calls)
- Job ref
- 374-EB-AM-19
- Employer
- East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- EDGH
- Town
- Eastbourne
- Salary
- £52,656 per annum/ pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 05/08/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Locally Employed Doctor - IMT2 Cardio/Gastro
NHS Medical & Dental: Core Trainee (CT1/2)
We provide safe, compassionate and high quality hospital and community care to over half a million people living in East Sussex and those who visit our local area.
We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex with an annual income of £650 million and we are the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive health services are provided by over 8,000 dedicated members of staff working from two acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites across East Sussex, and in people’s own homes.
In 2020 the Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated us as ‘Good’ overall, and ‘Outstanding’ for being Caring and Effective. Conquest Hospital and our Community Services were rated ‘Outstanding’ and Eastbourne DGH was rated ‘Good’.
Our two acute hospitals have emergency departments and provide 24 hour a day care, offering a comprehensive range of surgical, medical, outpatient and maternity services, supported by a full range of diagnostic and therapy services. Our centre for trauma services and obstetrics is at Conquest Hospital, while our centre for urology and stroke services is at Eastbourne DGH. At Bexhill Hospital we offer a range of outpatient, day surgery, rehabilitation and intermediate care services. At Rye, Winchelsea and District Memorial Hospital we offer outpatients, rehabilitation and intermediate services. At Uckfield Community Hospital we provide day surgery and outpatient care.
In the community, we deliver services that focus on people with long term conditions living well outside hospital, through our integrated locality teams working with district and community nursing teams. Community members of staff also provide care to patients in their homes and from a number of clinics, health centres and GP surgeries.
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an IMT3 rotational post covering Cardiology and Gastroenterology at Eastbourne District General Hospital. This is a fixed term post for 12 months, allowing a 6 month rotation in each specialty.
The post will provide the post-holder with a wide range of clinical experience in Cardiology and Gastroenterology to prepare them for future ST4 applications.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will be expected to work across the identified specialty ward and outpatients. They will participate in the acute general medicine registrar on-call rota. There will also be opportunities to attend outpatient clinics in the respective specialty.
They will work closely with the multidisciplinary team and will have close supervision and training from the Consultants. The post holder will be supported and encouraged in gaining subspecialty experience and in applying for a training post if they so wish.
Working for our organisation
A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to nurseries at Conquest Hospital and Eastbourne District General Hospital, staff restaurants and on-site staff accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available to staff 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Onsite parking is available for a small administration fee.
There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
See job description
The post holder will be supported and encouraged in gaining subspecialty experience and in applying for a training post if they so wish.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- MB BS or equivalent
- Full Registration with GMC with a licence to practice
- MRCP Part 1 and 2 (written)
Desirable criteria
- MRCP Part 2 (PACES) or equivalent
- Advanced Life Support
- NHS work experience
Training + Experience
Essential criteria
- Must have at least completed Foundation training, IMT 1& 2 or equivalent
- Experience in all aspects of Geriatric Medicine / General Internal Medicine / Acute Medicine and medical on-call
- Evidence of participation in staff management
- Understanding of recent initiatives and changes, including Clinical Governance and Appraisal
Desirable criteria
- Experience in other relevant medical specialities
- Management course and/or qualifications
- Knowledge of the structure of Health Service
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Sue Winser
- Job title
- Service Manager Gastroenterology
- Email address
- [email protected]
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