Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join a close-knit team at our busy, welcoming children's hospital. The Alex is the only dedicated children's hospital on the South East coast, and as such the role provides the chance to work closely with a wide team of peers, providing tertiary care to children and young people up to the age of 17 years old, living in Brighton and Hove, East and West Sussex and East Surrey areas. This is a full time locum post for a period of 6 months, from February 2025 to August 2025, with the potential option to extend. The post holder will provide day to day surgical care to patients of the Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital, including participation in a 1 in 6 on call rota, and participation in the outreach clinic/theatre rota. We welcome questions and are happy to arrange visits should you wish to discuss this opportunity further.
Main duties of the job
To work as part of the consultant, nursing and directorate team to protect and enhance the reputation of the Alex, and to provide the leading paediatric surgery service in the South East Coast region, delivering outpatient, day case and inpatient care at the Alex and with our network partners To work collaboratively with other specialties, including neonatology, radiology, anaesthetics and paediatrics To participate in the development of regional solutions to all medical and surgical specialties for children and young people To work with the Academic Department of Paediatrics and BSMS to establish a respected research programme and presence in national and international peer reviewed journals and meetings To contribute to undergraduate teaching of medical students at BSMS To provide high quality postgraduate teaching and experience to doctors, nurses and allied health professionals in training To ensure our personal and organisational responsibility for safeguarding children and young people is honoured effectively To ensure our personal and organisational responsibility for the delivery of safe and high-quality services for children, responsive to the needs of them and their families, is honoured effectively On Call Commitment: 1: 6 with prospective cover (Category A) Please see the Job description & Person specs for full details
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 description
Job responsibilities
You will join a department of seven existing on call Consultant Paediatric Surgeons, supported by a team of Consultant Paediatric Anaesthetists, Paediatricians, Neonatologists, Radiologists and Pathologists.In addition:2 Deanery Paediatric Surgical SpRs4Trust speciality doctors in paediatric surgery1 CT22 CT11 F22F1sThe department operates as a regional service, networked with our partner organisations at East Sussex Hospitals, Surrey and Sussex Hospitals, Queen Victoria Hospital and Sussex Community NHS Trusts, including Chailey Clinical Services.The department works with the South Thames Paediatric Network, alongside Evelina London, St Georges Hospital and Kings College Hospital.The department continues to actively pursue the repatriation of local children for surgery from London or other providers and will work collaboratively with all providers in South East Coast to deliver this in the interest of children and young people.Together with the Trevor Mann Baby Unit, the department provides a neonatal surgical service for the South East Coast region.Other key strengths of the department include laparoscopic surgery, urology and the regional intestinal failure service in collaboration with the paediatric gastroenterology and nutrition team.The department is recognised as a teaching centre and currently hosts two paediatric surgical trainee posts.Based at the Royal Alexandra Childrens Hospital, the department benefits from the facilities this award-winning new hospital provides. This includes a paediatric theatre suite, critical care facility and a paediatric radiology service.There are related tertiary paediatric surgical specialties on site including ENT, ophthalmology, orthopaedics, maxillofacial, dentistry and orthodontics. We have a close and evolving relationship with the Queen Victoria regional plastics and burns service.This post will allow us to provide a 1 in 6 on call service with a consultant of the week model in the first instance. Category A supplement applies (5%). This will be subject to review within the department.The post will provide day-case and inpatient operating lists and outpatient paediatric surgery clinics. The postholder will enable the department to further develop our relationships with East Surrey Hospital, St Richards Hospital, Eastbourne District General Hospital, Conquest Hospital, Hastings and Worthing Hospital, which are of key strategic importance to our service.
Please see the Job description & Person specs for full details
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will join a department of seven existing on call Consultant Paediatric Surgeons, supported by a team of Consultant Paediatric Anaesthetists, Paediatricians, Neonatologists, Radiologists and Pathologists.In addition:2 Deanery Paediatric Surgical SpRs4Trust speciality doctors in paediatric surgery1 CT22 CT11 F22F1sThe department operates as a regional service, networked with our partner organisations at East Sussex Hospitals, Surrey and Sussex Hospitals, Queen Victoria Hospital and Sussex Community NHS Trusts, including Chailey Clinical Services.The department works with the South Thames Paediatric Network, alongside Evelina London, St Georges Hospital and Kings College Hospital.The department continues to actively pursue the repatriation of local children for surgery from London or other providers and will work collaboratively with all providers in South East Coast to deliver this in the interest of children and young people.Together with the Trevor Mann Baby Unit, the department provides a neonatal surgical service for the South East Coast region.Other key strengths of the department include laparoscopic surgery, urology and the regional intestinal failure service in collaboration with the paediatric gastroenterology and nutrition team.The department is recognised as a teaching centre and currently hosts two paediatric surgical trainee posts.Based at the Royal Alexandra Childrens Hospital, the department benefits from the facilities this award-winning new hospital provides. This includes a paediatric theatre suite, critical care facility and a paediatric radiology service.There are related tertiary paediatric surgical specialties on site including ENT, ophthalmology, orthopaedics, maxillofacial, dentistry and orthodontics. We have a close and evolving relationship with the Queen Victoria regional plastics and burns service.This post will allow us to provide a 1 in 6 on call service with a consultant of the week model in the first instance. Category A supplement applies (5%). This will be subject to review within the department.The post will provide day-case and inpatient operating lists and outpatient paediatric surgery clinics. The postholder will enable the department to further develop our relationships with East Surrey Hospital, St Richards Hospital, Eastbourne District General Hospital, Conquest Hospital, Hastings and Worthing Hospital, which are of key strategic importance to our service.
Please see the Job description & Person specs for full details
Person Specification
Experience / Qualifications
Essential
- .Basic medical degree
- .FRCS or appropriate specialist qualification
- .Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- .CCT in Paediatric Surgery or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
- .Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC
Desirable
- .Higher Degree
- .Teaching qualification
Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential
- .Paediatric Urology skills and experience
- .Understanding of clinical risk management
Desirable
- .Previous Consultant experience
Knowledge
Desirable
- .Breadth of experience in and outside specialty
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
Teaching Skills
Essential
- .Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Desirable
- .Recognised teaching qualification
Academic and Research
Essential
- .Evidence of participation in audit
Desirable
- .Research experience
- .Publications
- .Prizes and honours
Career Progression
Essential
- .Appropriate progression of career to date
Personal Attributes
Essential
- .Evidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written
Person Specification
Experience / Qualifications
Essential
- .Basic medical degree
- .FRCS or appropriate specialist qualification
- .Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- .CCT in Paediatric Surgery or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
- .Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC
Desirable
- .Higher Degree
- .Teaching qualification
Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential
- .Paediatric Urology skills and experience
- .Understanding of clinical risk management
Desirable
- .Previous Consultant experience
Knowledge
Desirable
- .Breadth of experience in and outside specialty
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
Teaching Skills
Essential
- .Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Desirable
- .Recognised teaching qualification
Academic and Research
Essential
- .Evidence of participation in audit
Desirable
- .Research experience
- .Publications
- .Prizes and honours
Career Progression
Essential
- .Appropriate progression of career to date
Personal Attributes
Essential
- .Evidence 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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
