Job overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic doctor to join our existing group of Cardiac Surgical Specialist Registrars (SpR). You will be expected to be involved fully in our rolling on-call rota based at the Royal Sussex County Hospital and will have equal access to training opportunities in clinics, theatres and wards. Post-holders will need to be enthusiastic to learn and be involved in all aspects of the department’s work. You will be expected to proactively contribute to the department's research activities which are regionally renowned. The department will support all attempts to be involved or initiate research projects to completion and publication

We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Main duties of the job

Provisional Timetable (generic)

The day to day working pattern is incorporates covering the surgical theatres and the cardiac ICU, wards and outpatient clinics.

On call

Each registrar will be on call on a 1:6 rota. The rota is non-resident overnight. Immediate care is provided by a team of Advanced Care practitioners (ACPs).

Theatre lists

Each registrar will usually have 2-3 operating days per week.

Outpatient Clinics

Outpatient clinics are usually covered by the SpR allocated to that consultant.

Formal teaching

All trainees are encouraged to participate in weekly educational meetings/journal club. The teaching program is organised by the allocated trainee.

Supervision

All trainees are allocated a clinical supervisor (CS).

Each trainee is required to produce a personal development plan annually, which should be discussed with their CS and as a result agreed targets and objectives set.

Meetings with the CS should be undertaken on a six-monthly basis and a formal report signed by the trainee and supervisor to be submitted to the Surgical lead. In addition, for each block the trainee should meet with the consultant for whom they are working to discuss the objectives for the forthcoming period.

Local Faculty Group

There is a robust process in place to assess the progress of trainees. A Local Faculty Group has been established which meets biannually. All registrars are expected to participate.

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.