Main area Gastroenterology Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Fixed Term Consultant Contract Fixed term: 12 months (Up to 12 months - Maternity Cover) Hours Full time - 10 sessions per week Job ref 279-WTGFTGASTRO-483
Employer 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Worthing Hospital and must be prepared to travel to all sites within the Trust Town Worthing Salary £105,504 - £139,882 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 06/07/2025 23:59
NHS Medical & Dental: Fixed Term Consultant
Job overview
The department of gastroenterology of University Hospitals Sussex (St Richards and Worthing hospitals) are seeking a fixed term consultant gastroenterologist to take over the practice of a colleague entering a year of parental leave.
Our close-knit and enthusiastic team are passionate about delivering high quality and innovative gastroenterology care across all subspecialties and would welcome interest from potential candidates.
The post holders will deliver acute and elective work in Worthing Hospital. There would the option to contribute to the out of hour GI bleed on call service and inpatient unit care (negotiable for this fixed term role). The main focus of the existing caseload requiring cover is Hepatology based.
Worthing hospital sits 200m from the sea with a backdrop of the South Downs National Park. It is 20 minutes west from the vibrant city of Brighton and Hove and benefits from direct train links to London, Brighton, Gatwick, Chichester, Portsmouth harbour and Southampton airport. Chichester is a cathedral city also with direct access to the South Downs National Park, the beautiful sandy beaches of the ‘Witterings’ and Chichester Harbour. The two sites are 21 miles apart connected by the A27 dual carriageway. Both locations are increasingly popular places for young families to raise children and there are a number of well-respected schools and facilities to suit all needs in the region.
Main duties of the job
Outpatient services in University Hospitals Sussex at Worthing (this would include a contribution to the general service needs inc TWR as well as a predominant caseload of hepatology work)
Endoscopy provision – predominantly diagnostic upper and lower GI endoscopy as well as GI bleeding therapeutics; n.b. other therapeutic skills and interests complementary to the department would also be welcomed.
Opportunity for rotational commitment to the provision of care on our gastroenterology inpatient units (currently 2 weeks in 10 on both sites)
Opportunity for rotational commitment to the out of hours GI bleed rota and weekend gastroenterology inpatient unit on calls (cross site) currently 1:10 weekends, 1:11 weekdays; please note there is no GIM on call responsibilities in this role.
Working for our organisation
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’re 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’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourWellbeing 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.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification attached to the advert for further details of the post.
Person specification
Experience & Qualification
* • MRCP or its recognised equivalent.
* • Full and specialist registration (with a licence to practise) 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)
Clinical Skills and Experience
* • Broad experience of gastroenterology & subspecialist working
* • Understanding of clinical risk management
* • An ability to communicate well with patients and staff
* • Independently competent in upper GI endoscopy inclusive of management of gastrointestinal haemorrhage
* • Experience of Hepatology sub specialty working
* Independently competent in ERCP
* Independently competent in lower GI endoscopy
* Independently competent, or having a desire to achieve competence in EUS
* Subspecialty experience and training in advanced IBD work
Knowledge
* • Breadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation and 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
* • Endoscopy training the trainers qualification
Academic and Research
* • Evidence of participation in audit
* • Prizes and honours
* • Appropriate progression of career to date
Personal Attributes
* • Evidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written
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