University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Consultant Gastroenterologist in Hepatology
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Consultant Gastroenterologist in Hepatology
Gastroenterology Consultant Opportunity
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.
Role Overview
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.
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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.
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About Us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating.
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 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Fergus Chedgy
- Job title: Lead Consultant Gastroenterology
- Email address: Fergus.chedgy@nhs.net
- Telephone number: 01273 696955
Applicants interested in discussing this post further, or visiting the Department prior to short-listing are invited to contact:
- Dr Fergus Chedgy (Clinical lead)
- Email: Fergus.chedgy@nhs.net
- Dr Khaleel Jamil (Hepatologist)
- Email: Khaleel.jamil@nhs.net
- Lena King (General Manager)
- Email: lena.king@nhs.net
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