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The closing date is 08 December 2025

This post is available from February 2026 for 6 months. The duties of the post meet the requirements of the CT3 Equivalent (Stage 1 'top up') posts as detailed by the Royal College of Anaesthetists. The 2021 RCoA Anaesthetics curriculum will be followed. The duties will include pre, peri and post-operative management of surgical patients, assisting with the care of the patients on the ICU, and provision of assistance with resuscitation calls.

This post will offer training opportunities as per the Royal College of Anaesthetists training guidance and applicants who successfully complete the year will be awarded a stage 1 evidence certificate.

The duties will include pre, peri and post-operative management of surgical patients, assisting with care of the patients on the ICU, and provision of assistance with resuscitation calls.

Other responsibilities include:

This will include responsibility for and arrangement of:

1. Communication and liaison with all other medical and service departments within the hospital.
2. Communication with other hospitals.
3. Teaching – the postholder may be involved in teaching other doctors and medical students, nurses and other paramedical staff in the team in speciality and special interest.

The post holder will also be expected to participate on all on call rotas. The department manages 3 tiers of cover – Theatres, Obstetrics and ITU – and rotation will be through all of these disciplines. All rotas are EWTD compliant in line with the 2016 Junior Doctor Contract and 2019 amendments to this contract. All on call is maintained at a 1:10 ratio.

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.

The duties will include pre, per and post-operative management of surgical patients, assisting with care of the patients on the ICU, and provision of assistance with resuscitation calls. Other responsibilities include:

This will include responsibility for and arrangement of:

1. Communication and liaison with all other medical and service departments within the hospital.
2. Communication with other hospitals.
3. Teaching – the postholder may be involved in teaching other doctors and medical students, nurses and other paramedical staff in the team in speciality and special interest.

The post holder will also be expected to participate on all on call rotas. The department manages 3 tiers of cover – Theatres, Obstetrics and ITU – and rotation will be through all of these disciplines. All rotas are EWTD compliant in line with the 2016 Junior Doctor Contract and 2019 amendments to this contract. All on call is maintained at a 1:10 ratio.

• Completed at least two years postgraduate training at CT1 and CT2 level in a relevant training programme.
• Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice.
• Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent.

• Possesses range of clinical knowledge, skills and information technology expertise.
• Understanding of clinical risk management.

• Breadth of experience in and outside specialty.

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

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

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

• Evidence of good communication skills both oral and written.

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)