Job summary
- 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
Employer heading
Fixed Term Consultant Gastroenterologist
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 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.
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
Essential criteria
- • Basic medical degree
- • 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)
Desirable criteria
- • Higher Degree
Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential criteria
- • 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
Desirable criteria
- 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
Essential criteria
- • Breadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation and Planning
Essential criteria
- • Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams.
- • Understanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
Desirable criteria
- • Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Teaching Skills
Essential criteria
- • Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Desirable criteria
- • Recognised teaching qualification
- • Endoscopy training the trainers qualification
Academic and Research
Essential criteria
- • Evidence of participation in audit
Desirable criteria
- • Research experience
- • Publications
- • Prizes and honours
Career Progression
Essential criteria
- • Appropriate progression of career to date
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
- • Evidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Dr Mark Austin
- Job title
- Clinical Director
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01273 696955
- Additional information
Dr Mark Austin (Clinical Director) [email protected]
Dr Fergus Chedgy (Endoscopy Lead) [email protected]
Lisa Hudson (Operational Manager) [email protected]
Lena King (General Manager) [email protected]
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
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- 1st Floor, 21 Farncombe Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 2BW
- St Mary’s Hall, Eastern Road, Brighton and Hove, BN2 5JJ
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