Job overview
The department of gastroenterology of University Hospitals Sussex is seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic gastroenterologist colleague . 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 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 • Endoscopy provision – predominantly diagnostic upper and lower GI endoscopy as well as GI bleeding therapeutics; n.b. other therapeutic skills and interests would also be welcomed • Rotational commitment to the provision of care on our gastroenterology inpatient unit in Royal Sussex County hospital • Rotational commitment to the out of hours GI bleed rota and weekend gastroenterology inpatient unit • We would expect the appointed candidate to share in the cohesive, professional and patient centred approach of the existing department
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification attached to the advert for further details of the post.
Person specification
Knowledge
Desirable
- Breadth of experience in and outside specialty
Teaching skills
Essential
- Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Desirable
- Recognised teaching qualification
Career progression
Essential
- Appropriate progression of career to date
Personal Attributes
Essential
- • Evidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written
Academic and research
Essential
- Evidence of participation in audit
Desirable
- Research experience
- Publications
- Prizes and honours
Organisation and planning
Essential
- Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
- Understanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints.
Desirable
- Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Education and qualifications
Essential
- Basic medical degree
- MRCP or its recognised equivalent.
- Full and specialist registration (with a licence to practise) with the GMC or be eligible for registration within six months of the interview. • 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. • 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)
Desirable
- Higher Degree
- Fully accredited, independent endoscopist
Clinical skills and Experience
Essential
- JAG accredited diagnostic and therapeutic upper/lower endoscopy
- Understanding of clinical risk management
Desirable
- Independently competent in ERCP
- Independently competent in lower GI endoscopy
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This advert is for Consultant Gastroenterologist in Hepatology with University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust in Worthing, South East, England. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Gastroenterology role. The advertised salary is £113,565 - £150,569 Per annum. The contract type is Permanent: part of on-call cover. The application deadline is 23 Jul 2026.
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