Job overview

Applications are invited for a Trust Doctor ST1 equivalent in Obstetrics and Gynaecology based at Worthing Hospital from August 2025 for 2 x 12 month contracts.

The job involves a rotation including long days, weekend days on call and a set of nights on call every 8 weeks with compensatory time off following.

The rolling rota of long days and night shifts will be available prior to starting the job.

An early pregnancy assessment clinic (EPAC) runs Monday to Friday.

Worthing Hospital has a full range of both day surgery and more complex open surgery. 

There are MDMs which afford excellent teaching opportunities.

Colposcopy and outpatient hysteroscopy lists are performed at Worthing Hospital.

University Hospitals Sussex has an excellent postgraduate education centre on both sites with easy access to IT and library support.

Simulation both low and high-fidelity sessions, Laparoscopic simulator, and Ultrasound Scan Simulation (USS) training are well established in Worthing Medical Education Centre.

Resident doctors are encouraged to perform audits, projects and to publish articles. All educational supervisors are experienced in the use of E-portfolio and WPBA tools.

Main duties of the job

The clinical duties of the post include the following: 
Work on labour ward, ward work, attendance in clinic, theatres and covering the gynaecology emergency and early pregnancy clinics are part of the daily duties. There is a registrar (second tier) present on call 24 hours and a consultant present for 65 hours a week and then on call from home.

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.

Learning and Development
• Attend mandatory training updates as required
• Undertake training as necessary in line with the development of the post and as agreed with the line manager as part of the personal development process
• Achieve and demonstrate agreed standards of personal and professional development within agreed timescales
• Identify own learning needs and jointly plan training requirements with your line manager
• Participate in the Trust’s appraisal process to discuss how your role will help deliver the best possible care to our patients and help to deliver any changes in service

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.