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Job overview

The department of gastroenterology of University Hospitals Sussex is seeking two Fixed Term Consultant appointments.  In the first instance these would be for a period of12 months.

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 would suit a recently completed NTN candidate seeking a stepping stone to substantive consultant appointment or an established consultant between jobs seeking a shorter term commitment in a welcoming environment.

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.

Main duties of the job

To support the department of Gastroenterology in providing outpatient clinics and endoscopic procedures within Royal Sussex County Hospital and Princess Royal Hospital Hayward’s 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.  

• Outpatient services in University Hospitals Sussex at Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton and Princess Royal Hospital, Haywards Heath
• Endoscopy provision – predominantly diagnostic upper and lower GI endoscopy as well as GI bleeding therapeutics; n.b. other therapeutic skills and interests would also be welcomed
• Rotational commitment to the provision of care on our gastroenterology inpatient unit in Royal Sussex County hospital
• Rotational commitment to the out of hours GI bleed rota and weekend gastroenterology inpatient unit
• For these   fixed term posts  the department would be happy to support any sub-speciality interests of an enthusiastic candidate which complemented the existing consultant body
• We would expect the appointed candidate to share in the cohesive, professional and patient centred approach of the existing department

Working for our organisation

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.