Specialty Doctor in Anaesthetics

We are a busy anaesthetic department with a commitment to train both local and international trainees and have an active eduction programme.

The successful candidates will undertake anaesthetic sessions accross a broad range of specialties including Bariatric surgery, General surgery, Trauma and Orthopaedics, Maxillo facial, Urology and Gynaecology.

The Anaesthetic departments at University Hopitals Sussex - accross all sites are extremely forward thinking and have established themselves within the research arena, with multiple presentations at national and international meetings., St Richards has 10 main operating theatres, 3 day surgery theatres and an obstetric theatre. The Anaesthetic department provides anaesthesia for over 100 routine operating lists per week servicing all the main surgical specialities.

Anaesthesia is also provided for the Radiology and Accident and Emergency departments. In addition the department is resposible for the running of the acute pain services and the maintenance of obstetric analgesia.

Pre Assessment services are provided across all of or sites with Consultants providing dedicated led clinics. Cardio Pulmonary testing clinics run at Worthing.

Specialty Doctors are required to work across all specialties providing safe cover for Theatres, Delivery Suite and ITU.

St Richards Hospital is currently the largest NHS Bariatric surgery provider in the south of England., 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 ourWellbeing 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.