University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279) The Department of Gastroenterology of University Hospitals Sussex Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust based on the St Richard's and Worthing Hospitals sites are seeking 4 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 subspecialties and would welcome interest from potential candidates. 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; 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; 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.
# 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.
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. Independently competent in upper GI endoscopy inclusive of management of gastrointestinal haemorrhage
Independently competent in lower GI endoscopy
Understanding of clinical risk management
Subspecialty experience and training in advanced
Organisation & Planning
Endoscopy training the trainers qualification
Academic & Research
Career Progression and Personal Attributes
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.
Worthing Hospital and St Richards Hospital
Contract
Permanent
Full-time