Trust Doctor CTequivalent in General and Elderly Medicine

Trust Doctor CT1-2 equivalent in General and Elderly Medicine The closing date is 22(f) January 2026

Embark on an extraordinary medical journey with University Hospital Sussex NHS Trust. Calling all passionate medical professionals! Commence your experience without delay, for immediate or April start date.

University Hospital Sussex NHS Foundation Trust invites you to join our dynamic team as a Trust Doctor in the Department of Medicine at our esteemed St Richard's Hospital, Chichester, and Worthing Hospital locations.

This is an exceptional opportunity to gain invaluable experience in General and Elderly Medicine, working alongside our dedicated and experienced clinicians. As a Trust Doctor, you will have the chance to rotate through various departments, allowing you to tailor your experience to your career goals and interests. Situated along the stunning Sussex coastline, our hospitals('’') offer a picturesque setting with easy access to the vibrant towns and excellent cultural and sporting facilities of the region.

This unique location provides the perfect balance between work and leisure, enabling you to thrive both professionally and personally.

At University Hospital Sussex, we are committed to supporting your professional development. You will have the opportunity to work closely with our expert Consultant trainers, participate in regular supervision meetings, and engage in departmental and educational audits. This hands‑on experience will empower you to shape your future career and make a tangible difference in the lives of our patients.

As a Trust Doctor, you will be an integral part of our dynamic medical team, collaborating with junior doctors, Physicians Associates, and specialist nursing practitioners.

Your clinical expertise, communication skills, initiative, and leadership qualities will be essential in guiding medical students and junior doctors, while also contributing to the delivery of exceptional patient care.

Whether you choose to rotate between our diverse clinical teams or focus on a specific area for a year, your time with us will be a transformative experience that will propel your medical career forward.

At University Hospital Sussex NHS Trust, 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 are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level
2) and a Veteran Aware Trust. We treat our patients and staff with compassion and empathy, and we go beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff, extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including flexible working to support work‑life balance.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UH Sussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you can make a difference and feel valued.

Please refer to the job fulfilled description and person specification for more information. If you have any questions,ා feel free to reach out.

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

• Completion of F1/F2 competencies or equivalent
• Current or previous employment in a UKFPO affiliated foundation programme or 12 months' experience after full GMC registration and evidence of achievement of foundation competencies
• Have 4-12 months' experience in medical specialties as defined by the JRCPTB by time of appointment
• Recognition of, and ability to undertake the initial management of, an acutely ill patient

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

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 Control the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

£44,170 to £54,468 a year per annum pro rata