Job summary
- Main area
- General medicine
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Foundation Year 2
- Contract
- 12 months (fixed term contract)
- Hours
- Full time - 40 hours per week (plus 1:4 weekend pattern)
- Job ref
- 374-CQ-AM370
- Employer
- East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Conquest Hospital
- Town
- Hastings
- Salary
- £44,439 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 08/09/2025 08:00
Employer heading
Trust FY2 Doctor in General Medicine
NHS Medical & Dental: Foundation Year 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
Trust FY2 Doctor in Medicine
We have a vacancy for a Trust FY2 doctor in Medicine at Conquest hospital for a 12 month fixed term period. To include a one in four weekend rota
Candidates will require full GMC registration with a licence to practice.
Main duties of the job
Conquest Hospital is in the South East corner of the UK amidst a country and beachside setting with easy access to London, Gatwick and Brighton. We offer a wide experience in General Medicine and we are committed to providing training and study opportunities.
You will be encouraged to maintain a Personal Development Plan that can be used as evidence that all F2 competencies have been achieved whilst in this post. We have an active structured teaching programme with induction day.
This post is based on a 28 bedded acute medicine ward at Conquest Hospital. The team (3XFY2, 2X SpR, and consultant) will be responsible for looking after patients on a medical ward Monday to Friday during working hours. You will be supported by a daily consultant ward round and regular input from specialists as required. There are no fixed on-calls for acute medicine but on-call opportunities might be available with mutual agreement.
Working for our organisation
We are proud to provide ‘Outstanding’ care and be a great place to work
We 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 (CQC), 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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
Please contact for an informal discussion. Interview date TBC.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- MB BS or equivalent
- Full Registration with GMC with a licence to practice
Desirable criteria
- MD or equivalent
Training/ Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience in all aspects of General (Internal) Medicine
Desirable criteria
- Experience in other relevant medical specialities
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.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Susan Winser
- Job title
- Service Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
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