Job summary

The basic salary is £67,325 per annum.Additional allowances will be paid based on rostered hours and the frequency of your participation on the rota. The Trust is compliant with the European Working Time Directive.

A vacancy has become available in the department of Trauma and Orthopaedics for the above post of Furlong Fellow based at Worthing Hospital, part of the University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust.

This post commences in October 2026 and is fixed term for 12 months.

This post has SAC approval for higher surgical training and the time spent may count towards CCT if you hold a NTN.

Main duties of the job

The department performs approximately 1200 primary joint replacements each year. ThisArthroplasty work along with revision surgery is performed at St Richards Hospital as anelective unit for the trust. Hand and wrist surgery, foot and ankle surgery and shouldersurgery and soft tissue knee surgery are performed at both sites.

In addition, the trust is a trauma unit and has a busy Orthogeriatric trauma workload treatingapproximately 900 Neck of femur fractures across the two hospitals.

About us

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.

Details

Date posted

10 November 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£67,325 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

279-MWT&O-WTG-FURL-124

Job locations

Worthing Hospital

Worthing

BN11 2DH

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

FACILITIESThe department has access to 4 main operating theatres and two Day Surgery theatres. One theatre is for Trauma and there is a daily all-day trauma list during the week and half day at the weekends. Elective and Fracture clinics run in the outpatient department adjacent to A and E. There is a daily virtual fracture clinic after the trauma ward round.

WORKLOADThe department performs approximately 1200 primary joint replacements each year. ThisArthroplasty work along with revision surgery is performed at St Richards Hospital as anelective unit for the trust. Hand and wrist surgery, foot and ankle surgery and shouldersurgery and soft tissue knee surgery are performed at both sites.

In addition, the trust is a trauma unit and has a busy Orthogeriatric trauma workload treatingapproximately 900 Neck of femur fractures across the two hospitals.

The post holder accepts that they will also perform duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances at the request of the appropriate consultant, in consultation, where practicable, with their colleagues, both senior and junior. While it has been agreed between the professions that they will perform such duties, the Secretary of State stresses that additional commitments arising under this sub-section are exceptions and you should not be required to undertake work of this kind for prolonged periods or on a regular basis.

Learning and Development

Attend mandatory training updates as required Undertake training as necessary in line with the development of the post and as agreed with the line manager as part of the personal development process Achieve and demonstrate agreed standards of personal and professional development within agreed timescales Identify own learning needs and jointly plan training requirements with your line manager Participate in the Trusts appraisal process to discuss how your role will help deliver the best possible care to our patients and help to deliver any changes in service

This job description is an outline of the role and responsibilities. From time to time due to the needs of the service, we may ask you to flexibly undertake other duties that are consistent with your role, including project work, internal job rotation and absence cover.

The job description and person specification may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of the department and the organisation.

Job description Job responsibilities FACILITIESThe department has access to 4 main operating theatres and two Day Surgery theatres. One theatre is for Trauma and there is a daily all-day trauma list during the week and half day at the weekends. Elective and Fracture clinics run in the outpatient department adjacent to A and E. There is a daily virtual fracture clinic after the trauma ward round. WORKLOADThe department performs approximately 1200 primary joint replacements each year. ThisArthroplasty work along with revision surgery is performed at St Richards Hospital as anelective unit for the trust. Hand and wrist surgery, foot and ankle surgery and shouldersurgery and soft tissue knee surgery are performed at both sites. In addition, the trust is a trauma unit and has a busy Orthogeriatric trauma workload treatingapproximately 900 Neck of femur fractures across the two hospitals. The post holder accepts that they will also perform duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances at the request of the appropriate consultant, in consultation, where practicable, with their colleagues, both senior and junior. While it has been agreed between the professions that they will perform such duties, the Secretary of State stresses that additional commitments arising under this sub-section are exceptions and you should not be required to undertake work of this kind for prolonged periods or on a regular basis. Learning and Development Attend mandatory training updates as required Undertake training as necessary in line with the development of the post and as agreed with the line manager as part of the personal development process Achieve and demonstrate agreed standards of personal and professional development within agreed timescales Identify own learning needs and jointly plan training requirements with your line manager Participate in the Trusts appraisal process to discuss how your role will help deliver the best possible care to our patients and help to deliver any changes in service This job description is an outline of the role and responsibilities. From time to time due to the needs of the service, we may ask you to flexibly undertake other duties that are consistent with your role, including project work, internal job rotation and absence cover. The job description and person specification may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of the department and the organisation.

Person Specification

Experience/ Qualifications

Essential

• oBasic medical degree
• oPostgraduate qualification or appropriate specialist qualification/FRCS(orth)
• oFull GMC Registration with a licence to practice
• oAdvanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent

Desirable

• oHigher Degree

Clinical Skills and Experience

Essential

• oRelevant post registration experience
• oHip and Knee replacement

Desirable

• oExperience in other related specialties
• oExperience of Complex Trauma and Revision

Knowledge

Desirable

• oBreadth of experience in and outside specialty

Organisation and Planning

Essential

• oExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
• oUnderstanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints

Desirable

• oEvidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended

Teaching Skills

Essential

• oEvidence of an interest and commitment to teaching

Desirable

• oRecognised teaching qualification

Academic and Research

Essential

• oEvidence of participation in audit

Desirable

• Research experience
• Publications
• Prizes and Honours

Career Progression

Essential

• oAppropriate progression of career to date
• oHave evidence that present level of achievement and performance is commensurate with the totality of their period of training

Personal Attributes

Essential

• oEvidence of: - Good communication skills both oral and written

Person Specification Experience/ Qualifications Essential oBasic medical degree oPostgraduate qualification or appropriate specialist qualification/FRCS(orth) oFull GMC Registration with a licence to practice oAdvanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent Desirable oHigher Degree Clinical Skills and Experience Essential oRelevant post registration experience oHip and Knee replacement Desirable oExperience in other related specialties oExperience of Complex Trauma and Revision Knowledge Desirable oBreadth of experience in and outside specialty Organisation and Planning Essential oExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teams oUnderstanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints Desirable oEvidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended Teaching Skills Essential oEvidence of an interest and commitment to teaching Desirable oRecognised teaching qualification Academic and Research Essential oEvidence of participation in audit Desirable Research experience Publications Prizes and Honours Career Progression Essential oAppropriate progression of career to date oHave evidence that present level of achievement and performance is commensurate with the totality of their period of training Personal Attributes Essential oEvidence of: - Good communication skills both oral and written

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check 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 the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Worthing Hospital

Worthing

BN11 2DH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Worthing Hospital

Worthing

BN11 2DH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)