Job summary
- Main area
- Gastroenterology
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 10 sessions per week
- Job ref
- 279-RSCHCONGASTRON-247-B
- Employer
- 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal Sussex County Hospital
- Town
- Brighton
- Salary
- £105,504 - £139,882 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 11/12/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Consultant Gastroenterologist -Nutrition
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Job overview
Main duties of the job
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- Outpatient services in University Hospitals Sussex at Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton and Princess Royal Hospital, Haywards Heath
- The appointee with specialist interest in nutrition would support the excellent nutrition teams within the trust. They would be expected to support specialist outpatient clinics and the nutrition ward round teams
- 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
Person specification
Clinical Skiills & Experience
Essential criteria
- • JAG accredited diagnostic and therapeutic upper/lower endoscopy
- • Understanding of clinical risk management
Knowledge
Desirable criteria
- • Breadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation & 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
Academic & Research
Essential criteria
- • Evidence of participation in audit
Desirable criteria
- Research experience
- Publications
- Prizes and honours
Career Progression & Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
- • Evidence of participation in audit
Experience Qualifications
Essential criteria
- • Basic medical degree
- • Postgraduate qualification or appropriate specialist qualification
- • Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- • CCT in Gastroenterology or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
- • Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC
Desirable criteria
- Higher degree
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
- Mark Austin
- Job title
- Clinical Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01273 696955
- Additional information
Applicants interested in discussing this post further, or visiting the Department prior to short-listing are invited to contact:-
Dr Mark Austin (Clinical Director) [email protected]
Dr Fergus Chedgy (Endoscopy lead) [email protected]
Dr Melissa Smith (IBD lead)) [email protected]
Lisa Hudson (Operational Manager Gastroenterology) [email protected]
Lena King (General Manager) [email protected]
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