Consultant Gastroenterologist

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

The Department of Gastroenterology of University Hospitals Sussex Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust based on the St Richard's and Worthing Hospitals sites are seeking two new consultant appointments to significantly expand and enhance our existing team and to improve service delivery for gastroenterology in West Sussex.

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 posts would suit a recently completed NTN candidate seeking their first substantive consultant appointment or an established consultant seeking a professional opportunity in a new region.

The post holders will deliver acute and elective work across both Worthing and St Richard's Hospitals. The precise nature of the timetable and main site of activity will depend on the specialist interests of interested and appointable candidates.

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. Worthing & St Richard's Hospitals are also a training site for the regional Endoscopy Training Academy, founded in 2022 within our Trust.

Main duties of the job

Outpatient services in University Hospitals Sussex at Worthing and St Richard's Hospitals (this would include a contribution to the general service needs including TWR but also an opportunity to develop a specialist interest clinic service as well)

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.

Rotational commitment to the provision of care on our gastroenterology inpatient units (currently 2 weeks in 10 on both sites)

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

An opportunity to develop specialist service delivery in line with existing individuals skills and departmental capacity - current areas specifically in need of expansion are HPB medicine (including ERCP/EUS) and Inflammatory Bowel Disease although other interests would be considered for a high quality candidate.

We would expect the appointed candidate to share in the motivated, professional and patient centred approach of the existing department. Teamworking and cohesive working relations are a priority for us.

About us

At UHSussex we are 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.

Job responsibilities

The clinical duties of the post include the following:

• Deliver care of patients on acute gastroenterology wards in partnership with consultant colleagues
• Deliver gastroenterology outpatient clinic service
• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy
• Participate in on call duties as agreed between the appointee and clinical director for gastroenterology
• Take a shared role in the development of the gastroenterology service in conjunction with the management team and consultant colleagues in gastroenterology
• Participate in medical care and clinical governance
• Provide professional supervision, direction and training to the junior medical staff
• Participate in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
• Attend meetings of the department of gastroenterology and division of medicine

On-call commitment:

• Currently 1:11 Monday-Thursday out of hours GI bleed on call for St Richards and Worthing hospitals
• Currently 1:10 weekend cross site GI bleed on call combined with targeted gastroenterology inpatient ward rounds and emergency floor in-reach

The post holder accepts that they will also perform duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances at the request of the appropriate consultant, in consultation, where practicable, with their colleagues, both senior and junior. While it has been agreed between the professions that they will perform such duties, the Secretary of State stresses that additional commitments arising under this sub-section are exceptions and you should not be required to undertake work of this kind for prolonged periods or on a regular basis.

Please refer to the attached job description for further information.

Person SpecificationExperience & Qualifications

• oFull GMC Registration with a licence to practice
• oCCT in Gastroenterology or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
• oEntry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC

Clinical Skills & Experience

• oBroad experience of gastroenterology and subspecialist working
• oIndependently competent in upper GI endoscopy inclusive of management of gastrointestinal haemorrhage
• oIndependently competent in lower GI endoscopy
• oIndependently competent in ERCP
• oIndependently competent, or having a desire to achieve competence in EUS
• oSubspecialty experience and training in advanced

Knowledge

• Breadth of experience in and outside specialty

Organisation & Planning

• oExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
• oUnderstanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
• oEvidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended

Teaching Skills

• Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
• Recognised teaching qualification

Academic & Research

• oEvidence of participation in audit
• Research experience
• Publications
• Prize and honours

Career Progression and Personal Attributes

• oAppropriate progression of career to date
• oEvidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written

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.

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

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