Job Summary
The department of gastroenterology of University Hospitals Sussex is seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic gastroenterologist colleague with sub‑specialty interest in IBD. This will complement our existing team of 11 consultants.
Our close‑knit and enthusiastic team are passionate about delivering high quality and innovative gastroenterology care across all sub‑specialties and would welcome interest from potential candidates.
The post holder will work predominantly at Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton and also support services in The Princess Royal Hospital, Haywards Heath.
You will join us during an exciting period in our organisation’s evolution following the recent mergers that created University Hospitals Sussex Foundation Trust, now the fifth biggest Trust in England. University Hospitals Sussex Foundation Trust also hosts Brighton and Sussex Medical School.
The Royal Sussex County Hospital is also a training site for the regional Endoscopy Training Academy, founded in 2022 within our Trust.
Responsibilities
Support the department of Gastroenterology in providing outpatient clinics and endoscopic procedures within Royal Sussex County Hospital and Princess Royal Hospital Haywards Heath. The post will be expected to work across both sites dependent upon clinical need to support outpatient clinics, endoscopy and reviews of Gastroenterology inpatients. The post will include full participation in the endoscopy out of hour's on‑call rota and the Gastroenterology ward rota. The appointee with specialist interest in IBD will support the excellent IBD team within the Trust. They would be expected to support specialist outpatient clinics and ward rounds, provide specialist in‑patient gastroenterology ward cover/on‑call alongside endoscopy and out‑patient clinics, and be encouraged to involve in endoscopy training.
About Us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. 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 are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. 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, including where possible, flexible working to support work‑life balance – because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
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.
Details
Date posted: 12 December 2025
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full‑time
Reference number: 279‑RSCHPRHGASTROIBD‑469‑D
Job locations: RSCH / PRH, Eastern Rd, Brighton and Hove / Haywards Health, BN2 5BE
Person Specification
* Experience/Qualifications Essential
o Basic medical degree
o MRCP or its recognised equivalent
o Full and specialist registration (with a licence to practise) with the GMC or eligibility for registration within six months of the interview
o If you trained in the UK, a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Gastroenterology or being within six months of receiving it by the interview date
o If you trained outside the UK, evidence that your qualifications are equivalent to the UK CCT (equivalence confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
* Desirable
o Higher Degree
* Clinical Skills and Experience Essential
o JAG accredited diagnostic and therapeutic upper/lower endoscopy
o Understanding of clinical risk management
* Knowledge Desirable
o Breadth of experience in and outside specialty
* Organisation and Planning Essential
o Experience and ability to work in multi‑professional teams
o Understanding of NHS, clinical governance and resource constraints
* Desirable
o Evidence of managerial skills: achievements / courses attended
* Teaching Skills Essential
o Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
* Desirable
o Recognised teaching qualification
* Academic and Research Essential
o Evidence of participation in audit
* Desirable
o Research experience
o Publications
o Prizes and honours
* Personal Attributes Essential
o Evidence of good communication skills both oral and written
Background and Checks
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 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
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
RSCH / PRH, Eastern Rd, Brighton and Hove / Haywards Health, BN2 5BE
Employer's website: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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