Specialty Doctor in Anaesthetics and ITU

NHS; Chichester; On-site; GBP 61,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare provider in Chichester seeks a Specialty Doctor in Anaesthetics and ITU. The successful candidate will be involved in a broad range of surgical specialties, including Bariatric and General Surgery, as well as contributing to a positive departmental culture. This position requires Full GMC Registration and extensive anaesthesia experience. The role offers competitive salary and opportunities in professional development within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Extensive Wellbeing Programme

Supportive work environment

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.
• Evidence of participation in audit.
• Research experience and publications are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in general anaesthetics rota for a wide range of surgical interventions.
• Take part in ITU sessions and emergencies.
• Rotate across all specialties including Obstetrics and ITU.

Skills

Clinical risk management

Good communication skills

Interest in teaching

Education

Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice

Four years post-graduation, with two years in the relevant specialty

Job description

Go back University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Specialty Doctor in Anaesthetics and ITU

The closing date is 11 December 2025

We are a busy anaesthetic department with a commitment to train both local and international trainees and have an active educational programme. The successful candidate will hold the FRCA or equivalent and have evidence of extensive experience within anaesthesia. We particularly welcome applications from motivated individuals keen to invest in the development of our services and who will contribute to a positive departmental culture.

Successful applicants will undertake anaesthetic sessions across a broad range of surgical specialties, including Bariatric Surgery, General Surgery, Trauma and Orthopaedics, Maxillo-facial, Urology and Gynaecology.

The Anaesthetic departments at University Hospitals across all sites are extremely forward thinking and have established themselves within the research arena, with multiple presentations at National and International meetings.

St Richard's Hospital is currently the largest NHS bariatric surgery provider in the south of England, we welcome applications from candidates with a bariatric interest.

The hospital is located between the sea and the South Downs National Park, giving ample opportunity to pursue a variety of different interests.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicants will take part in a general anaesthetics rota, comprising anaesthetic duties for a wide range of surgical interventions, both planned and emergency (specialties detailed above). Regular obstetric and ITU sessions are also expected and will be detailed in the job plan.

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. Whilst 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.

On Call Commitment: The Specialty Doctor forms an important role within our department working as part of our Junior Doctor on call team. It is anticipated that the Specialty Doctor will rotate across all specialities (Cepod, Obstetrics and ITU). All of our rotas are a 1:10 ratio and are recognised with an additional 2PA allowance.

About us

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.

Job responsibilities

Please see the job description and person specification attached to the advert for further details of the post.

Person Specification

Experience/ Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
• Four years post-graduation, with two years in the relevant specialty.

Clinical Skills and Experience

• Understanding of clinical risk management
• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.

Knowledge

• Breadth of experience in and outside specialty

Organisation and 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 and Research

• Evidence of participation in audit
• Research experience
• Publications
• Prizes and honours
• Appropriate progression of career to date

Personal Attributes

• Evidence of – Good communication skills both oral and written

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

£61,542 to £99,216 a year10 PAs (+2PAs for on-call)