Job Description

This 12-month fixed-term Higher Specialty Resident Doctor fellowship at Worthing Hospital includes a PGCert in Healthcare Leadership and Commissioning from BSMS. The post focuses on leading projects to improve urogynaecology services, including streamlining referral pathways, developing clinical skills in urodynamics, and addressing inappropriate referrals. The fellow will collaborate with primary care teams, physiotherapists, and bladder and bowel nurses to build community hubs for managing pelvic organ prolapse and incontinence.



Key responsibilities include creating educational materials, conducting workshops to clarify referral pathways, and gathering audit data to support BSUG accreditation for UHSx. The fellowship provides a structured framework for skill development and system-level improvements, with measurable outcomes tracked throughout the year.



The role also emphasizes leadership and educational growth through project work and the PGCert programme. It is 0.6 FTE, with an optional clinical component to maintain and enhance clinical skills.



The post holder will lead a project to enhance the urogynaecology service, collaborating with community teams and allied health professionals. Responsibilities include delivering education and training to trainees and multi-professional groups, mentoring, supporting quality improvement initiatives, and developing community pelvic health hubs. The role offers insight into medical education infrastructure at Trust and KSS Deanery levels.



Key duties involve scoping and leading projects focused on investigation and diagnosis, stakeholder engagement, progress monitoring, and supporting colleagues. The post holder will participate in meetings and engage with decision-making processes across leadership, education, and organisational change. They will attend BSMS, regional, and national educational events, liaise with BSMS Programme Team and NHS England Workforce, Training and Education Directorate, and complete a PG Cert in Healthcare Leadership and Commissioning. Knowledge sharing is expected, including presenting a poster to programme sponsors and stakeholders.



The role comprises 60% project work aimed at service improvement, and 40% clinical duties including second-tier on-call support, outpatient sessions, and departmental operations.



At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. 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 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.



JOB PLAN



Three days non-clinical 0.6 FTE (60% full time) for leadership and education fellowship work - leading specified project work and participating in the development programme, including attendance at BSMS for the academic modules, Learning Network attendance and personal study.



The days for module attendance vary, but it is asked that Fridays are one of the non-clinical days, so that all Fellows are available on those days for contact.



The remaining time can be allocated to clinical duties.

Indicative timetable:

Weekly pessary clinic project work in community



Weekly urogynaecology clinic



Weekly Tier 2 night shift



Weekend Tier 2 long day 1:8



1:2 Urodynamics project work



Weekly ANC



University/Project work



EMPLOYMENT DETAILS



Post would be based at Worthing hospital with the expectation of cross site collaboration with the urogynaecology team at St Richard's hospital.



Worthing hospital is based at Lyndhurst Road, Worthing BN112DH



Person Specification



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Qualifications



First medical degree



Higher specialty qualifications



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Distinctions/Honours/Prizes



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Appropriate professional postgraduate qualification e.g. MRCP, MRCS etc.



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Skills



Sound basic clinical skills



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Competent in management of emergencies



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Computer literacy and keyboard skills



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Excellent written and verbal communication



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Experience in delivery of teaching and education.



Experience of setting up courses



Faculty on local or national courses



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Project management skills - experience of participating in or leading projects



Experience of Quality Improvement



projects



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Full GMC Registration



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Experience/Achievements



At least 12 months working in the NHS



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Audit experience



Peer reviewed publications



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Personal Qualities



Professional attitude



Initiative



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Good organisational and time management skills



Academic excellence



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Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GP's, nurses and administrative staff.



Not afraid to seek help when necessary



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Ability to establish good working relationships with members of the team



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Ability to function effectively under pressure



Interest in learning, development, and service improvement.



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Commitment to continuing personal development



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Application



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Interview