Consultant Gastroenterologist with a special interest in IBD

NHS; Haywards Heath; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a dynamic Consultant Gastroenterologist with a special interest in IBD. The role involves providing outpatient clinics and endoscopy services across two major hospitals, contributing to a passionate team dedicated to high-quality gastroenterology care.

Benefits

Extensive Wellbeing Programme for staff

Flexible working support

Opportunities for training and development

Inclusive and diverse working environment

Qualifications

• Full and specialist registration with the GMC or eligibility within six months.
• Experience in multi-professional teams and understanding of NHS governance.
• Evidence of participation in audit and research experience.

Responsibilities

• Support outpatient clinics and endoscopic procedures at Royal Sussex County Hospital.
• Full participation in the endoscopy out of hours on-call rota.
• Provide specialist in-patient gastroenterology ward cover.

Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Clinical Risk Management

Education

oFRCP or recognized equivalent

Higher Degree

Tools

JAG accredited diagnostic and therapeutic upper/lower endoscopy

Job description

Go back University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Consultant Gastroenterologist with a special interest in IBD

The closing date is 06 July 2025

The department of gastroenterology of University Hospitals Sussex is seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic gastroenterologist colleague with sub-specialty interested in IBD. This will complement our existing team of 11 consultants

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 post holder will work predominantly at Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton and also support services in The Princess Royal Hospital, Haywards Heath.

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. The Royal Sussex County Hospital is also a training site for the regional Endoscopy Training Academy, founded in 2022 within our Trust.

Main duties of the job

To support the department of Gastroenterology in providing outpatient clinics and endoscopic procedures within Royal Sussex County Hospital and Princess Royal Hospital Hayward's Heath. The posts will be expected to work across both sites dependent upon clinical need to support outpatient clinics, endoscopy and reviews of Gastroenterology inpatients. The post will include full participation in the endoscopy out of hour's on-call rota and the Gastroenterology ward rota. The appointee with specialist interest in IBD would support the excellent IBD team within the trust. They would be expected to support specialist outpatient clinics and ward rounds. The appointee would also be expected to provide specialist in-patient gastroenterology ward cover/on-call alongside endoscopy and out-patient clinics. We would encourage involvement in endoscopy training

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.

Job responsibilities

Please see the job description and person specification attached to the advert for further details of the post.

Person Specification

Experience/ Qualifications

• oFRCP or its recognised equivalent.
• oFull and specialist registration (with a licence to practise) 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)
• oHigher Degree

Clinical Skills and Experience

• oJAG accredited diagnostic and therapeutic upper/lower endoscopy
• oUnderstanding of clinical risk management

Knowledge

• oBreadth of experience in and outside specialty

Organisation and Planning

• oExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teams.
• oUnderstanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
• oEvidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended

Teaching Skills

• oEvidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
• oRecognised teaching qualification

Academic and Research

• oEvidence of participation in audit
• oResearch experience
• oPublications
• oPrizes and honours

Personal Attributes

• oEvidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written

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.

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)