Las Fy2 Trauma

Eastbourne and Hastings Hospitals have an integrated Trust for the past 12 years. In line with reconfiguration of our service, orthopaedic trauma has been centred on the Hastings site with elective surgery continuing on both sites.

The orthopaedic department has long standing links with both GKT Medical School in London and Brighton Medical School and we receive regular medical students within the Orthopaedic department from both of these institutions.

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust (ESHT) provides a comprehensive service in orthopaedic specialties for the surrounding districts of Hastings and Eastbourne. This already established role is required to support the medical needs of the elective and ambulatory trauma patients, supporting/leading the multidisciplinary team based on the elective ward to enhance the quality and recovery of patients following elective episodes of care. The post is part of the Hospital at Night rota.

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