Specialty Doctor in Anaesthetics and ITU

Employer University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Chichester Town Chichester Salary £61,542 - £99,216 10 PAs (+2PAs for on-call) Salary period Yearly Closing 11/12/2025 23:59 Specialty Doctor in Anaesthetics and ITU NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor Job overview 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 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. Working for our organisation 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. Detailed job description and main 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 Prizes and honours Appropriate progression of career to date Personal Attributes Evidence of: Good communication skills both oral and written Important information for applicants: A Note on AI Use in Applications We value the individuality and authenticity that each candidate brings to the application process. While AI tools are increasingly accessible, we strongly discourage their use in completing your application. Your responses should reflect your own voice, experiences, and motivations—elements that are essential to a fair and accurate evaluation. Applications that rely heavily on AI-generated content may misrepresent your abilities and could result in your application being rejected. We encourage you to take the time to present your genuine self, as this helps us better understand your potential and ensures a transparent selection process. Closing Adverts Early: In the event of exceptional interest, we may close adverts earlier than specified. Some of our adverts are capped for a limited number of applications; therefore, the advert will close once the cap has been reached. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in the position to prevent you from missing out on applying for the opportunity. 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 the roles that meet the Visa and Immigration eligibility criteria. For further information please visit the gov.uk website searching for Skilled Worker. It is your responsibility as the applicant to ensure that you meet this criteria. UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications. Further Information For help with the application process for Nursing vacancies, please email uhsussex.nursingteam@nhs.net. For help with the application process for Non‑Nursing vacancies, please email uhsussex.nonnursingteam@nhs.net. Employer certification / accreditation badges You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Name Linzi GarmanJob title General ManagerEmail address linzi.garman@nhs.netTelephone number 01273 696955 Additional informationLinzi Garman - linzi.garman@nhs.net If you have problems applying, contact Address - 1st Floor, 21 Farncombe Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 2BWSt Mary’s Hall, Eastern Road, Brighton and Hove, BN2 5JJ #J-18808-Ljbffr