Job overview

We are delighted to be able to offer a unique opportunity for a highly motivated, ambitious individual to join our well-integrated team.  This trust doctor post in Anaesthesia and ITU is available from August 2025 for 12 months.  

The successful candidate will work on our on-call rotas covering CEPOD and Intensive care and there will be an opportunity to work in all areas of clinical anaesthesia during this post.  

The duties of the post meet the requirements of the CT2 Equivalent 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 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.                                   

Main duties of the job

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:  

Communication:  

This will include responsibility for and arrangement of:-   

Communication and liaison with all other medical and service departments within the hospital.  
Communication with other hospitals.  
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 in the on call rotas on appointment and have already attained the Royal College of Anaesthetitst's Initial Assessment of Competency.  The department manages 3 tiers of cover - Theatres, Obstetrics and ITU.  This rotation will expect the candidate to participate in the Theatre and ITU on call rotas. 

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.