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Consultant Surgeon interest in Benign Lower GI & IBD Surgery
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Main area Surgery Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 10 sessions per week Job ref 279-MWRSCHCONBENLGI381-A
Employer 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Royal Sussex County Hospital Town Brighton Salary £105,504 - £139,882 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 10/03/2025 23:59
Job overview
The post holder will form part of a team of 9 lower GI surgeons to contribute to the ongoing development and delivery of a high-quality lower GI surgery service to the population of Sussex.
The post holder will contribute to a surgical service for general and benign LGI surgical conditions (including inflammatory bowel disease, endometriosis resection and abdominal wall reconstruction).
This work will be carried out predominantly in Haywards Heath (PRH), Brighton (RSCH), with some day case/clinic work in Lewes Victoria Hospital or Southlands Hospital (Shoreham).
Main duties of the job
The post holder will also provide elective care for patients with benign LGI conditions: inflammatory bowel disease and abdominal wall reconstruction. The LGI department also supports the gynaecology oncology service and endometriosis service and the post holder will have the opportunity to develop these collaborations further. Until recently only short stay patients could be accommodated at PRH, but the service has been expanded to facilitate longer stays for patients with more complex conditions.
As part of a service reconfiguration, colorectal cancer resectional surgery is planned to be delivered from Worthing Hospital with colorectal cancer surgeons taking part in the on-call rota and emergency surgery provision in Brighton. This reconfiguration will eventually enable the formation of a single colorectal surgery department across the Trust, of which the post holder would be a key member.
Working for our organisation
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 our Wellbeing 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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post holder will be expected to take a significant role in ensuring governance and oversight of the LGI surgery service. This includes active participation in morbidity/mortality meetings, delivery of local and national audits, implementation of NICE guidance, and leading quality improvement activities.
Previous experience in the development of quality governance structures would be desirable and additional job planned time may be available for candidates wishing to take a lead role in governance.
Person specification
Experience & Qualifications
* Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
* CCT in General Surgery 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
* Higher Degree
Clinical Skills & Experience
* Appropriate skills and experience in benign LGI surgery
* Evidence of expertise in surgical management of IBD
* Expertise in minimal access UGI surgery
* Experience working in a major trauma centre
* Qualification in trauma damage control surgery
* Fellowship training in LGI surgery
Knowledge
* Breadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation & Planning
* Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams.
* Understanding of NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
* Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Teaching Skills
* Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
* Recognised teaching qualification
Academic & Research
* Evidence of participation in audit
* Prizes and honours
Career Progression & Personal Attributes
* Appropriate progression of career to date
* Evidence of good communication skills both oral and written
Important information for applicants:
Closing Adverts Early: In the event of exceptional interest, we may close adverts earlier than specified.
Some of our adverts are capped for a limited number of applications; therefore, the advert will close once the cap has been reached. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in the position to prevent you from missing out on applying for the opportunity.
Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.
DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check. We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.
Skilled Worker Visa: Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for the roles that meet the Visa and Immigration eligibility criteria. For further information please visit the gov.uk website searching for Skilled Worker. It is your responsibility as the applicant to ensure that you meet this criteria.
UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications.
Further Information
For help with the application process for Nursing vacancies, please email uhsussex.nursingteam@nhs.net.
For help with the application process for Non-Nursing vacancies, please email uhsussex.nonnursingteam@nhs.net.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
Name Steve Drage Job title Chief of Service Email address stephen.drage@nhs.net Telephone number 01273696955 Additional information
Dr Mark Austin
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