Job summary
We wish to appoint a Consultant Gastroenterologist to join the existing department providing gastroenterology inpatient and outpatient services at The Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton These posts have arisen from the need to fill a recently vacated post and as a result of additional posts creation to further the expansion of the gastroenterology department.
A variety of opportunities are available for a high-quality candidate to offer and develop a subspecialty interest complementary to the existing department. However, priority areas currently in need of staffing expansion are Nutrition, Trans nasal endoscopy and Video Capsule endoscopy and other associated services.
Main duties of the job
o To provide ongoing care of patients on acute wards in partnership with consultant colleagueso To provide gastroenterology outpatient clinics serviceo To perform diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopyo To participate in on call duties as agreed between the appointee and clinical director for gastroenterology.o To take a shared role in the development of the gastroenterology service in conjunction with the management team and consultant colleagues in gastroenterologyo To participate in medical care and clinical governanceo At the right time, to provide professional supervision, direction, and training to the junior medical staff.o At the right time, to participate in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.o To attend meetings of the department of gastroenterology and division of Surgery
About us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. 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 abuddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Candidate Pack
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide ongoing care of patients on acute wards in partnership with consultant colleagues To provide gastroenterology outpatient clinics service To perform diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy To participate in on call duties as agreed between the appointee and clinical director for gastroenterology. To take a shared role in the development of the gastroenterology service in conjunction with the management team and consultant colleagues in gastroenterology To participate in medical care and clinical governance At the right time, to provide professional supervision, direction, and training to the junior medical staff. At the right time, to participate in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching. To attend meetings of the department of gastroenterology and division of Surgery
Please see job description and person specs for full details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide ongoing care of patients on acute wards in partnership with consultant colleagues To provide gastroenterology outpatient clinics service To perform diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy To participate in on call duties as agreed between the appointee and clinical director for gastroenterology. To take a shared role in the development of the gastroenterology service in conjunction with the management team and consultant colleagues in gastroenterology To participate in medical care and clinical governance At the right time, to provide professional supervision, direction, and training to the junior medical staff. At the right time, to participate in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching. To attend meetings of the department of gastroenterology and division of Surgery
Please see job description and person specs for full details.
Person Specification
Experience/ Qualifications
Essential
- oBasic medical degree
- oMRCP (UK) Gastro or equivalent - e.g. MRCP
- oFull and specialist registration (with a licence to practice) with the GMC or be eligible for registration within six months of the interview. o If you trained in the UK, you must also have a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Gastroenterology or be within six months of receiving it by the interview date. o If you trained outside the UK, you must provide evidence that your qualifications are equivalent to the UK CCT. (Equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
- oPostgraduate qualification or appropriate specialist qualification
Desirable
Knowledge
Desirable
- oBreadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation & Planning
Essential
- oExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
- oUnderstanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
Desirable
- oEvidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
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 and honours
Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential
- oJAG accredited diagnostic and therapeutic upper/lower endoscopy
- oEvidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.
- oBroad experience in gastroenterology and hepatology
Desirable
- oSubspeciality skill set to complement the department, (EUS desirable)
Person Specification
Experience/ Qualifications
Essential
- oBasic medical degree
- oMRCP (UK) Gastro or equivalent - e.g. MRCP
- oFull and specialist registration (with a licence to practice) with the GMC or be eligible for registration within six months of the interview. o If you trained in the UK, you must also have a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Gastroenterology or be within six months of receiving it by the interview date. o If you trained outside the UK, you must provide evidence that your qualifications are equivalent to the UK CCT. (Equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
- oPostgraduate qualification or appropriate specialist qualification
Desirable
Knowledge
Desirable
- oBreadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation & Planning
Essential
- oExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
- oUnderstanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
Desirable
- oEvidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
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 and honours
Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential
- oJAG accredited diagnostic and therapeutic upper/lower endoscopy
- oEvidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.
- oBroad experience in gastroenterology and hepatology
Desirable
- oSubspeciality skill set to complement the department, (EUS desirable)
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.
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
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.
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).
