Trust Doctor - Registrar

NHS; Worthing; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK Healthcare Trust in Worthing is seeking a Trust Doctor - Registrar to assist in trauma surgery and outpatient clinics. The role offers ample training under consultants, with responsibilities including supervising junior doctors and participating in on-call rotations. Full GMC registration is required, along with commitment to teaching and research. This position provides an opportunity to develop a career in orthopaedics within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Wellbeing Programme for staff

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Trainee in the early years of registrar training in orthopaedics.
• Evidence of participation in audit and research experience is desirable.
• Recognised teaching qualification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate lists and conduct outpatient clinics for trauma surgery.
• Supervise junior doctors in their day-to-day duties.
• Participate in a 1-in-8 non-resident 24-hour on-call rota.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to work in multi-professional teams

Interest and commitment to teaching

Education

Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice

Advanced Life Support Certificate

Job description

Go back University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Trust Doctor - Registrar

The closing date is 16 October 2025

We are ideally looking for a trainee in the early years of their registrar training who can develop their orthopaedic career within this busy, progressive department. The successful applicant's duties will include operating lists, outpatient clinics (elective and fracture) and ward rounds, with responsibilities for the consultant's patients on the wards. The post holder is also responsible for the supervision of junior doctors in their day-to-day duties.

There is ample opportunity for training in this role with full supervision in clinics and theatres. The trainee would not have independent operating lists but plenty of operating lists with consultants and senior colleagues. The successful applicant would be expected to participate in a 1-in-8 non-resident 24 hour on call rota.

Main duties of the job

1 in 8 non resident on-callAttend trauma meetings and present when post callRegular theatre lists particularly focusing on trauma surgery and NOF fracture surgery under Consultant supervisionFracture clinic experienceRegular ward round - supervising the FY2 / SHOsAttend the SpR teaching every Wednesday afternoon

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 ourWellbeing 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

We are ideally looking for a trainee in the early years of their registrar training who can develop their orthopaedic career within this busy, progressive department. The successful applicants duties will include operating lists, outpatient clinics (elective and fracture) and ward rounds, with responsibilities for the consultants patients on the wards. The post holder is also responsible for the supervision of junior doctors in their day-to-day duties.

There is ample opportunity for training in this role with full supervision in clinics and theatres. The trainee would not have independent operating lists but plenty of operating lists with consultants and senior colleagues particularly focusing on trauma surgery to provide them with invaluable experience. The successful applicant would be expected to participate in a 1-in-8 non-resident 24 hour on call rota.

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.

Person Specification

Experience/ Qualifications

• oFull GMC Registration with a licence to practice
• oAdvanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent

Clinical Skills and Experience

• oPrevious T&O experience
• oEvidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
• oExperience in other related specialties

Knowledge

• oBreadth of experience in and outside specialty

Organisation and Planning

• oExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
• oUnderstanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
• oEvidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended

Teaching Skills

• oEvidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
• oRecognised teaching qualification

Academic and Research

• oEvidence of participation in audit
• oResearch experience
• oPublications
• oPrizes and honours
• oAppropriate progression of career to date

Personal Attributes

• oEvidence 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)