Job summary
- Main area
- Gastroenterology
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 10 sessions per week
- Job ref
- 279-MWWTGCONGASTRO-240
- Employer
- 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Worthing Hospital
- Town
- Worthing
- Salary
- £99,532 - £131,964 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 10/07/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Consultant Gastroenterologist
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Job overview
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
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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.
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Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main 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 specification
Experience & Qualifications
Essential criteria
- • Basic medical degree
- • MRCP 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
Clinical Skills & Experience
Essential criteria
- • Broad experience of gastroenterology and subspecialist working
- • Independently competent in upper GI endoscopy inclusive of management of gastrointestinal haemorrhage
- • Independently competent in lower GI endoscopy
Desirable criteria
- • Independently competent in ERCP
- • Independently competent, or having a desire to achieve competence in EUS
- • Subspecialty experience and training in advanced
Knowledge
Essential 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
- Endoscopy training
Desirable criteria
- Recognised teaching qualification
Academic & Research
Essential criteria
- • Evidence of participation in audit
Desirable criteria
- Research experience
- Publications
- Prize and honours
Career Progression and Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
- • Appropriate progression of career to date
- • Evidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written
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
- Dr Sam Thomson
- Job title
- Consultant
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01903 205111
- Additional information
Applicants are invited to visit the hospital or to phone for informal discussion by arrangement with:
Dr Sam Thomson, Consultant Gastroenterologist & Hepatologist, Worthing Hospital
Dr Stephen Kriese, Chief of service, Division of Medicine, St Richard’s & Worthing Hospitals
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