Job overview

In this substantive, full time role, you will work an established ENT team. As part of the 2020/21 SAS contract negotiations, the BMA and NHS Employers have agreed to the creation of a new national grade for senior SAS doctors, known as the specialist grade. 

The specialist grade is a new contract, and applicants must meet a set of generic capabilities criteria to be eligible for this grade. All specialist posts in the future will be created at the discretion of the employer, where they have identified a specific workforce need.

The job is based in Brighton, Worthing and Haywards Heath.

The ENT department covers Brighton, Worthing and QVH, a population of 750,000.   In addition for Head and Neck cancer, Eastbourne and Hastings  patients are treated in Brighton (400,000). 

All types of ENT treatment are undertaken including advanced otology &  skull base surgery. Advanced audiology facilities are present on the RSCH site. 

The main OPD base is the RSCH with elective otology lists operations within Hurstwood Park, Haywards Heath and Royal Alexandra Childrens Hospital.  The ENT ward is shared with Neurosciences.  The Childrens’ Hospital is also on the RSCH site. At PRH there are OPD facilities and day surgery facilities. 

Worthing has a 5 day ENT department with OPD, Audiology and inpatient/day case facilities. 

The Worthing department benefits from a newly refurbished out-patients department shared with MFU. 

Main duties of the job

The clinical duties of the post include the following:  

·                  Independent Operating sessions 

·                  Outpatient clinic 

·                  Registrar of the week 

·                  Teaching and training of juniors 

The post holder accepts that they will also perform duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances at the request of the appropriate consultant, in consultation, where practicable, with their colleagues, both senior and junior. While it has been agreed between the professions that they will perform such duties, the Secretary of State stresses that additional commitments arising under this sub-section are exceptions and you should not be required to undertake work of this kind for prolonged periods or on a regular basis.

Working for our organisation

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.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.