Fixed Term Consultant Paediatric Gastroenterologist
3 days ago
Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join a close-knit team at our busy, welcoming children's hospital.
The Alex is the only dedicated children's hospital on the South East coast, and as such the role provides the chance to work closely with a wide team of peers, providing tertiary care to children and young people up to the age of 17 years old, living in Brighton and Hove, East and West Sussex and East Surrey areas.
As part of paediatric gastro team, you would have the opportunity to take part in activity including dedicated monthly coeliac and IBD clinics, fortnightly joint nutrition clinic, Eosinophilic Esophagitis clinic transition clinic and outreach dedicated Gastroenterology Investigation Unit provide a a full range of GI investigations including hydrogen and methane breath tests, 24 hour PH study, PH impedance and indirect calorimetry for energy expenditure measurement. We also provide endoscopy (gastroscopy and colonoscopy) service, interventional endoscopy (polypectomy) and video capsule endoscopy. We have an established home parenteral nutrition service caring for intestinal failure patients.
The post holder would also act as 'Consultant of the Week' for our paediatric medical inpatients, on a 1 week in 12 basis.
This is a varied, exciting and interesting post, with room to shape the role in respect of your particular areas of interest.
We welcome questions, and are happy to arrange visits should you wish to discuss this opportunity further.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will:o Add value to the department of paediatric gastroenterology through strong professional leadership and contribute to the development of closer working patterns, guidelines, education and standardso Support consultant-led care in both out-patient and in-patient settingso Provide telephone advice for patients and familieso Contribute to the undergraduate teaching program at BSMS and to postgraduate education and supervision within the departmento Participate in all the network related activities and Peer Review related activities - to ensure our care processes are reviewed regularly and actions taken to rectify or modify any shortcomings identifiedo Support the development of improved facilities for research and participation in audit
The new consultant has the opportunity participate in the 'consultant of the week' rota, providing care for all medical in-patients with a frequency of 1 in 12 weeks, with a 1 in 12 on call commitment for general paediatrician on-call. This is open to discussion based on the candidate's general paediatric will also provide gastroenterology on-call service. The post holder will be expected to conduct outreach clinic. The start date of the post is March 2025.
There is prospective cover for annual leave.
About us
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information relating to this post, please refer to the attached job description and person specification
Person Specification
Experience and Qualifications
Essential
oBasic medical degree oMRCPCH or appropriate specialist qualification oFull GMC Registration with a licence to practice oCCT in Paediatric Gastroenterology (grid trainee) or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC) oEntry onto the GMC Specialist register within 12 months of starting a fixed term post
Desirable
higher degree Teaching qualification
Clinical Skills & Experience
Essential
oExperience in the management of common paediatric gastroenterological conditions oCompetent in performing gastroscopy and colonoscopy
Desirable
oPrevious consultant experience
Knowledge
Essential
oExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teams oUnderstanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
Desirable
oBreadth of experience in and outside specialty
Teaching Skills
Essential
oEvidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Desirable
oRecognised teaching qualification
Academic & Research
Essential
oEvidence of participation in audit
Desirable
Research experience Publications Prizes & Honours
Career Progressioin and Personal Attributes
Essential
oAppropriate progression of career to date oEvidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written-
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