Trust Doctor (CT1/2 Equivalent) in Trauma & Orthopaedics

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust; Chichester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust is offering a full-time trainee position focusing on orthopaedics at St Richards Hospital. The successful candidate will provide essential patient care and be involved in surgical teams while participating in a structured shift rota. This role promises professional growth and the opportunity to work alongside experienced consultants, all within a supportive and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Diversity and inclusion programs

Wellbeing programs

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Expected to provide day-to-day care for in-patients.
• Assist in theatre when possible.
• Participate in a shift rota system.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care on the Surgical/Orthopaedics Wards.
• Attend ward rounds and surgeries.
• Review and admit orthopaedic patients via A&E.

Skills

Patient care

Surgical assistance

Team collaboration

Compassion

Education

Medical degree

Job description

The successful trainee is expected to provide day-to-day care for in-patients on the wards, HDU, and ITU. They should see all their patients prior to surgery and, whenever possible, assist and be taught in theatre. In out-patients, they will see new patients under the supervision of a consultant and present cases for discussion and future management.

Currently, a full shift system is in operation, including daily, post-take, consultant-led ward rounds, with outgoing night and incoming day trainees present for handovers and case presentations. Trainees will undertake Friday/Saturday/Sunday night shifts or weekday night shifts within a rota. Daytime long days are on a rolling rota. During on-call periods, the primary responsibility is emergency admissions.

This is a full-time position involving participation in a shift rota system working 1 in 8. Duties include patient care on the Surgical/Orthopaedics Wards, attending ward rounds, and, when possible, attending Trauma/Elective Theatre and clinics. The post involves reviewing patients on the trauma orthopaedic ward, the children's ward, and other orthopaedic beds, as well as arranging admissions and initial trauma management.

The department at St Richards Hospital includes twelve Orthopaedic Consultants who hold outpatient and fracture clinics, admit trauma, elective, and rehabilitation patients, and operate full facilities including plaster room, x-ray, CT, MRI, and PACS radiology. The job involves an on-call commitment for reviewing and admitting orthopaedic and urology patients via A&E and direct GP referrals, supported by on-site and off-site Urology Registrars.

UHSussex values diversity and inclusion, offering staff networks, buddy support, and being a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust. We treat staff and patients with compassion and empathy, providing extensive wellbeing programs and flexible working options to support work-life balance.

As a university trust committed to research, learning, teaching, and training, we support your growth and development throughout your career, aiming for a long and fulfilling journey with us.

We look forward to your application and to welcoming you to UHSx.

Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/

For further details or informal visits, contact: Janine Oli, Medical Recruitment Officer, via email at [e-mail] or telephone [phone]. Informal discussions can also be arranged with Mr. Tim Hardwick and Mr. Madhu Rao through St Richards Hospital switchboard at 01243 788122.