Consultant Gastroenterologist

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust; Brighton; On-site; GBP 105,000 - 140,000

Job description

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Employer: University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust

Employer type: NHS

Site: Royal Sussex County Hospital

Town: Brighton

Salary: £105,504 - £139,882 per annum

Salary period: Yearly

Closing: 13/04/2025 23:59

Job overview

We wish to appoint a Consultant Gastroenterologist to join the existing department providing gastroenterology inpatient and outpatient services at The Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton. These posts have arisen from the need to fill a recently vacated post and as a result of additional posts creation to further the expansion of the gastroenterology department.

A variety of opportunities are available for a high-quality candidate to offer and develop a subspecialty interest complementary to the existing department. However, priority areas currently in need of staffing expansion are Nutrition, Trans nasal endoscopy and Video Capsule endoscopy and other associated services.

Main duties of the job

1. To provide ongoing care of patients on acute wards in partnership with consultant colleagues.
2. To provide gastroenterology outpatient clinics service.
3. To perform diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy.
4. To participate in on call duties as agreed between the appointee and clinical director for gastroenterology.
5. To take a shared role in the development of the gastroenterology service in conjunction with the management team and consultant colleagues in gastroenterology.
6. To participate in medical care and clinical governance.
7. At the right time, to provide professional supervision, direction, and training to the junior medical staff.
8. At the right time, to participate in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
9. To attend meetings of the department of gastroenterology and division of Surgery.

Working for our organisation

At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.

Improving lives: We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation, with hardworking, talented and dedicated individuals, who work together towards a common goal, to always put our Patient First. Our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and no matter the role at UHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves.

Build a career with us: 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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

1. To provide ongoing care of patients on acute wards in partnership with consultant colleagues.
2. To provide gastroenterology outpatient clinics service.
3. To perform diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy.
4. To participate in on call duties as agreed between the appointee and clinical director for gastroenterology.
5. To take a shared role in the development of the gastroenterology service in conjunction with the management team and consultant colleagues in gastroenterology.
6. To participate in medical care and clinical governance.
7. At the right time, to provide professional supervision, direction, and training to the junior medical staff.
8. At the right time, to participate in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
9. To attend meetings of the department of gastroenterology and division of Surgery.

Please see job description and person specs for full details.

Person specification

Clinical Skills & Experience

• JAG accredited diagnostic and therapeutic upper/lower endoscopy.
• Understanding of clinical risk management.

Knowledge

• Breadth of experience in and outside specialty.

Organisation & Planning

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

Teaching Skills

• Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching.
• Recognised teaching qualification.

Academic & Research

• Evidence of participation in audit.
• Research experience.
• Publications.
• Prizes and honours.

Career Progression & Personal Attributes

• Evidence of participation in audit.

Experience Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice.
• CCT in Gastroenterology or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC).
• Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC.

Important information for applicants:

Please note, the use of AI generated applications will be closely monitored. It is at the managers discretion to reject your application if they feel the majority has been created through the use of AI tools.

Closing Adverts Early: In the event of exceptional interest, we may close adverts earlier than specified.

Some of our adverts are capped for a limited number of applications; therefore, the advert will close once the cap has been reached. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in the position to prevent you from missing out on applying for the opportunity.

Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.

DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check. We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.

Skilled Worker Visa: Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for the roles that meet the Visa and Immigrations eligibility criteria. For further information please visit the gov.uk website searching for Skilled Worker. It is your responsibility as the applicant to ensure that you meet this criteria.

UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications.

Further Information

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Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name: Mark Austin

Job title: Clinical Lead

Email address: [e-mail]

Telephone number: 01273 696955

Applicants interested in discussing this post further, or visiting the Department prior to short-listing are invited to contact:

Dr Mark Austin (Clinical Director) [e-mail]

Dr Fergus Chedgy (Endoscopy lead) [e-mail]

Lisa Hudson (Operational Manager Gastroenterology) [e-mail]

Lena King (General Manager) [e-mail]