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
* 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
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.
Candidate Pack
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
Experience/ Qualifications
* MRCP (UK) Gastro or equivalent - e.g. MRCP
* Full and specialist registration (with a licence to practice) with the GMC or be eligible for registration within six months of the interview. If you trained in the UK, you must also have a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Gastroenterology or be within six months of receiving it by the interview date. If you trained outside the UK, you must provide evidence that your qualifications are equivalent to the UK CCT. (Equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
* Higher Degree
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
Clinical Skills and Experience
* JAG accredited diagnostic and therapeutic upper/lower endoscopy
* Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.
* Broad experience in gastroenterology and hepatology
* Subspeciality skill set to complement the department, (EUS 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 DBS to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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