Job overview

This new post, funded by the South East Endoscopy Academy, offers an exciting opportunity to a senior gastroenterology or surgical trainee to contribute to the development of the endoscopy academy whilst gaining additional skills and experience in advanced endoscopy and endoscopy training.

Main duties of the job

The postholder will be expected to assist with the delivery of endoscopy academy activity including, Endoscopy simulation, Endoscopic non-technical skills, Basic skills in Gastroscopy and Colonoscopy courses, Pig-model polypectomy courses and endoscopy training during endoscopy immersion weeks. The postholder will have the opportunity to train in an advanced specialist area depending on interest and level of experience. Opportunities include: Complex polyp resection including: EMR, ESD, Speedboat, FTRD, EUS – OG staging, HPB including therapeutics, ERCP including Spyglass Cholangioscopy, Video Capsule Endoscopy and Wireless pH and manometry.

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.