Job summary
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
o To provide ongoing care of patients on acute wards in partnership with consultant colleagueso To provide gastroenterology outpatient clinics serviceo To perform diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopyo To participate in on call duties as agreed between the appointee and clinical director for gastroenterology.o To take a shared role in the development of the gastroenterology service in conjunction with the management team and consultant colleagues in gastroenterologyo To participate in medical care and clinical governanceo At the right time, to provide professional supervision, direction, and training to the junior medical staff.o At the right time, to participate in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.o To attend meetings of the department of gastroenterology and division of Surgery
About us
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. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it because we know that to look after others we must first look after 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. 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide ongoing care of patients on acute wards in partnership with consultant colleagues To provide gastroenterology outpatient clinics service To perform diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy To participate in on call duties as agreed between the appointee and clinical director for gastroenterology. To take a shared role in the development of the gastroenterology service in conjunction with the management team and consultant colleagues in gastroenterology To participate in medical care and clinical governance At the right time, to provide professional supervision, direction, and training to the junior medical staff. At the right time, to participate in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching. To attend meetings of the department of gastroenterology and division of Surgery
Please see job description and person specs for full details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide ongoing care of patients on acute wards in partnership with consultant colleagues To provide gastroenterology outpatient clinics service To perform diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy To participate in on call duties as agreed between the appointee and clinical director for gastroenterology. To take a shared role in the development of the gastroenterology service in conjunction with the management team and consultant colleagues in gastroenterology To participate in medical care and clinical governance At the right time, to provide professional supervision, direction, and training to the junior medical staff. At the right time, to participate in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching. 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 Skiills & Experience
Essential
- oJAG accredited diagnostic and therapeutic upper/lower endoscopy
- oUnderstanding of clinical risk management
Knowledge
Desirable
- oBreadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation & 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 & Research
Essential
- oEvidence of participation in audit
Desirable
- Research experience
- Publications
- Prizes and honours
Career Progression & Personal Attributes
Essential
- oEvidence of participation in audit
Experience Qualifications
Essential
- oBasic medical degree
- oPostgraduate qualification or appropriate specialist qualification
- oFull GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- oCCT in Gastroenterology or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
- oEntry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC
Desirable
Person Specification
Clinical Skiills & Experience
Essential
- oJAG accredited diagnostic and therapeutic upper/lower endoscopy
- oUnderstanding of clinical risk management
Knowledge
Desirable
- oBreadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation & 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 & Research
Essential
- oEvidence of participation in audit
Desirable
- Research experience
- Publications
- Prizes and honours
Career Progression & Personal Attributes
Essential
- oEvidence of participation in audit
Experience Qualifications
Essential
- oBasic medical degree
- oPostgraduate qualification or appropriate specialist qualification
- oFull GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- oCCT in Gastroenterology or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
- oEntry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC
Desirable
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.
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.
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).
