University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Clinical Fellow ST3+ in Gastroenterology

The closing date is 30 October 2025

Job summary

Fulfil the day to day activities of a gastroenterology registrar including clinic, ward rounds, training endoscopy lists and general medical on calls. Working under supervision of the Gastroenterology consultants. There are ample opportunities to see in-patient Gastroenterology referrals. The post is Fixed term for 6 months with a view to further 6 months extension. The post would be excellent preparation for a candidate applying for a specialist training post.

Full time position with flexible contribution to out of hours GIM on call on discussion with successful appointee.

Full registration and a licence to practice with the GMC at point of application is required

Main duties of the job

Registrar in Gastroenterology (ST3+/Registrar Grade)

University Hospitals Sussex Foundation Trust is the regional teaching hospital, providing general acute services to Brighton and Hove and Mid Sussex and tertiary services for patients across Sussex and the south east of England. It forms the east part of the newly formed University Hospitals Sussex NHS Trust.

The Gastroenterology Department is a medical department which sits within theGastroenterology and Screening directorate. The physician team currently comprises 9 full time consultant gastroenterologists and a professor of Hepatology. They provide cover for gastroenterology patients and emergency endoscopy 7 days a week.

Specialist interests in the department include advanced therapeutic endoscopy including EMR, ESD, ERCP and EUS with teaching and training both in endoscopic skills and directly within the medical school. The department also provides services including video capsule endoscopy, an IBD super/MDT clinic with a nationally recognised psychology service. There is also access to trans nasal endoscopy, oesophageal Manometry physiology and nutrition service. The Hepatology service (including the regional hepatitis service) is active in research. There is a monthly joint clinic with the transplant hepatologists from Kings College Hospital. The department is a JAG accredited endoscopy training unit.

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.

Date posted

16 October 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

Depending on experience Dependent on Experience on the MN37 payscale

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

MWRSCH-GASTRO-FELLOW-02

Job locations

Royal Sussex County Hospital

Eastern Road

Brighto

BN2 4BE

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will be expected to backfill the duties of one of the current deanery SpRs daytime clinical activity to allow immersive endoscopy exposure. There are currently 5 deanery trainees. The duties are expected to include (on average):

2 outpatient clinics per week
a minimum of 2 training endoscopy lists per week
acute unselected medical take (out of hours component negotiable with successful candidate)
ward duties (daily consultant led ward rounds in place)
gastroenterology referral bleep

There are additional opportunities to attend both cancer and benign GI MDT meetings. We are keen that candidates are afforded the educational opportunities of specialist trainees in each of the posts. All successful applicants will be allocated an educational supervisor. Post-holders will be encouraged to attend appropriate local speciality training sessions and complete formal assessments in line with what is expected of speciality trainees. At the end of the post successful applicants will therefore be able to demonstrate evidence of learning and the acquisition of skills and competences that will strengthen their applications for speciality training posts.

Job description

Job responsibilities

2 outpatient clinics per week
a minimum of 2 training endoscopy lists per week
acute unselected medical take (out of hours component negotiable with successful candidate)
ward duties (daily consultant led ward rounds in place)
gastroenterology referral bleep

Person Specification

Experience/Qualifications

Essential

Basic Medical Degree
Full GMC Registration with a license to practice
Advanced Life Support Certificate from Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent

Desirable

Higher Degree
MRCP or equivalent

Person Specification

Experience/Qualifications

Essential

Basic Medical Degree
Full GMC Registration with a license to practice
Advanced Life Support Certificate from Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent

Desirable

Higher Degree
MRCP or equivalent

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Certificate of Sponsorship

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Royal Sussex County Hospital

Eastern Road

Brighto

BN2 4BE

Employer's website

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Royal Sussex County Hospital

Eastern Road

Brighto

BN2 4BE

Employer's website

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)