Trust Doctor – ST4+ or equivalent in Paediatrics

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

The closing date is 15 April 2025

Job summary

We are looking for a Trust Doctor (ST4+ equivalent) to join our Paediatrics team at Worthing Hospital until October 2025.

This is a full-time/ part-time role including participation in a full shift rota system.

The successful candidate will work alongside other team members to provide a full shift rota at middle grade level which will involve acute paediatrics and neonates.

Candidates must have completed foundation training (or equivalent) and have at least 2 further years of Paediatric experience ideally including 6 months in a tertiary neonatal unit. Full MRCPCH should be held or be close to being held.

Candidates must have full registration and a licence to practice with the GMC.

Candidates will be expected to work together as a team within the Women and Children's Group.

Main duties of the job

Managing children admitted to the Paediatric ward under supervision of a Consultant.Seeing patients referred to the Paediatric Assessment unit and providing support and advice to A &E doctors, General PractitionersAttending resuscitation calls in A&ESupervising and supporting Tier 1 doctors in patient care in children's ward and assessment unit .Managing babies on the Neonatal unit under supervision of consultantSupervision and supporting Tier 1 doctors in patient care for babies on the neonatal unit and maternity unit.Attending high risk deliveies on the maternity unit

Support and teaching of junior medical, nursing staff and medical studentsTo engage in Continuing Professional Development and Audit as appropriateTo engage with the Trusts appraisal and revalidation process

So far as is consistent with the proper discharge of duties the post holder undertakes to deputise from time to time for absent colleagues.

The post holder undertakes, exceptionally, to perform additional duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances.

The post holder undertakes, exceptionally, to be available for such irregular commitments outside normal rostered duties as are essential for continuity of patient care.

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.

Date posted

02 April 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£41,750 to £64,288 a year Per annum, pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

5 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

279-MWWTGPAEDST4-011A

Job locations

Worthing Hospital

Lyndhurst Road

Worthing

BN11 2DH


Job description

Job responsibilities

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. Were 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. Were 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

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. Were 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. Were 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.

Person Specification

Experience & Qualification

Essential

  • oBasic medical degree
  • oCompletion or close to completion of MRCPCH or appropriate specialist qualification
  • oFull GMC Registration with a licence to practice
  • oAdvanced Life Support Certificates from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent including -EPALS/APLS -NLS

Desirable

  • oHigher Degree relating to paediatrics, education, leadership etc.

Clinincal Skills & Experience

Essential

  • oFoundation programme (or equivalent) plus a minimum of 2 years experience in paediatrics.
  • oNeonatal airway skills including tracheal intubation
  • oUmbilical Line Insertion

Desirable

  • o6 months working in a tertiary NICU
  • oCranial Ultrasound

Knowledge

Desirable

  • oBreadth of experience in and outside specialty

Organisation & Planning

Essential

  • oExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
  • oUnderstanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints

Desirable

  • oEvidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended

Teaching Skills

Essential

  • oEvidence of an interest and commitment to teaching

Desirable

  • oRecognised teaching qualification

Academic & Research

Essential

  • oEvidence of participation in audit

Desirable

  • Research experience
  • Publications
  • Prizes & Honours

Career progression & Personal attributes

Essential

  • oAppropriate progression of career to date

Desirable

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

Experience & Qualification

Essential

  • oBasic medical degree
  • oCompletion or close to completion of MRCPCH or appropriate specialist qualification
  • oFull GMC Registration with a licence to practice
  • oAdvanced Life Support Certificates from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent including -EPALS/APLS -NLS

Desirable

  • oHigher Degree relating to paediatrics, education, leadership etc.

Clinincal Skills & Experience

Essential

  • oFoundation programme (or equivalent) plus a minimum of 2 years experience in paediatrics.
  • oNeonatal airway skills including tracheal intubation
  • oUmbilical Line Insertion

Desirable

  • o6 months working in a tertiary NICU
  • oCranial Ultrasound

Knowledge

Desirable

  • oBreadth of experience in and outside specialty

Organisation & Planning

Essential

  • oExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
  • oUnderstanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints

Desirable

  • oEvidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended

Teaching Skills

Essential

  • oEvidence of an interest and commitment to teaching

Desirable

  • oRecognised teaching qualification

Academic & Research

Essential

  • oEvidence of participation in audit

Desirable

  • Research experience
  • Publications
  • Prizes & Honours

Career progression & Personal attributes

Essential

  • oAppropriate progression of career to date

Desirable

  • 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Worthing Hospital

Lyndhurst Road

Worthing

BN11 2DH


Employer's website

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Worthing Hospital

Lyndhurst Road

Worthing

BN11 2DH


Employer's website

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant Paediatrician

Dr Yvonne Leggett

yvonne.leggett1@nhs.net

01903205111

Date posted

02 April 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£41,750 to £64,288 a year Per annum, pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

5 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

279-MWWTGPAEDST4-011A

Job locations

Worthing Hospital

Lyndhurst Road

Worthing

BN11 2DH


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