FT Consultant Physician - Diabetes & Endo – with General Medicine

TN United Kingdom; Worthing; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Worthing is seeking a Consultant Physician in Diabetes & Endocrinology with General Medicine. This fixed-term position offers the chance to work in a dynamic team, contribute to patient care in a 12-bedded ITU, and engage in teaching and research activities. Candidates must have full GMC registration and relevant qualifications.

Benefits

Wellbeing programme for staff

Opportunities for career progression

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Broad experience in all aspects of Intensive Care Medicine, Anaesthesia, and Acute Pain.
• Evidence of Advanced ICU training recognised by FICM or equivalent.
• Interest and commitment to teaching with a recognised teaching qualification.

Responsibilities

• Join 9 Intensive care Consultants and participate in a 1:9 dedicated ITU rota.
• Take additional clinical responsibilities based on interests.
• Participate in audit and research activities.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Teaching

Education

Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice

CCT in Anaesthesia & Intensive Care Medicine or equivalent

Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register

Job description

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FT Consultant Physician - Diabetes & Endo – with General Medicine, Worthing

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Client:

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust

Location:

Worthing, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

3

Posted:

19.05.2025

Expiry Date:

03.07.2025

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Job Description:

Job overview

We are seeking to recruit a Fixed term Consultant in Anaesthetics and Intensive care for a period of 6 months initially with a view to extend for a further 6 months, to join our friendly and dynamic department at Worthing Hospital.

The department is extremely forward thinking and has established itself within the national and international arena.

We employ a number of trainees from the UK and overseas and have an excellent teaching record.

Main duties of the job

ITU is a 12 bedded unit, staffed and funded for 6 level 2 beds and 6 level 3 beds.

The successful applicant with join 9 Intensive care Consultants and take part in a 1:9 dedicated ITU rota, additional clinical responsibilities will be dependent on candidates interests and may be occasionally worked on other sites within the Trust.

See job description for comprehensive details.

Working for our organisation

At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.

Improving lives: We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation, with hardworking, talented and dedicated individuals, who work together towards a common goal, to always put our Patient First. Our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and no matter the role at UHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex. 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 because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

Build a career with us: 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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached the job description for a full description of the role and the main responsibilities.

Person specification

Experience /Qualifications

• •Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
• •CCT in Anaesthesia & Intensive Care Medicine or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
• •Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC
• FFICM OR DICM or EDICM

Clinical Skills & Experience

• Broad experience in all aspects of Intensive Care Medicine, Anaesthesia, and Acute Pain
• • Evidence of Advanced ICU training recognised by FICM or equivalent

Knowledge

• •Breadth of experience in and outside specialty

Organisation & Planning

• •Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
• •Understanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
• •Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended

Teaching Skills

• •Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
• •Recognised teaching qualification

Academic & Research

• •Evidence of participation in audit
• Research experience
• Publications
• Prizes and honours

Career Progression and Personal Attributes

• •Appropriate progression of career to date
• • Evidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written

Important information for applicants

Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.

DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check . We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.

Skilled Worker Visa: Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for those that meet the Visa and Immigrations eligibility criteria. For further information please visit the gov.uk website searching for Skilled Worker.

Closing adverts early: Please apply as early as you're able for this role. In the event of exceptional interest we may close adverts earlier than specified.

UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications