Job summary
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We are looking for a Trust Doctor (ST4+ equivalent) to join our Paediatrics team at Worthing Hospital until September 2026 (6 months).
This 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 license 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 supervisor of a consultant.
Seeing patients referred to the Paediatrics Assessment unit and providing support and advice to A&E doctors and general practitioners.
Attending resuscitation calls in A&E.
Supervising and supporting tier 1 doctors in patient care in children's ward and assessment unit.
Managing babies on the Neonatal unit under supervision of consultant.
Supervision and supporting tier 1 doctors in patient care for babies on the Neonatal unit and maternity unit.
Attending high risk deliveries on the maternity unit.
Support and teaching of junior medical, nursing staff and medical students.
To engage in Continuing Professional Development and Audit as appropriate.
To engage with the Trust's 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 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be expected to maintain high standards of clinical care and to engage in departmental education, clinical governance and patient safety initiatives.
Please view the full job description for more information regarding the main responsibilities
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be expected to maintain high standards of clinical care and to engage in departmental education, clinical governance and patient safety initiatives.
Please view the full job description for more information regarding the main responsibilities
Person Specification
Experience/ Qualifications
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.
Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential
- oFoundation programme (or equivalent) plus a minimum of 2 years experience in paediatrics.
- oNeonatal airway skills including tracheal intubation
- oUmbilical Line Insertion
- oEvidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
Desirable
- o6 months working in a tertiary NICU
- oCranial Ultrasound
Knowledge
Desirable
- oBreadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation and 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 and Research
Essential
- oEvidence of participation in audit
Desirable
- oResearch experience
- oPublications
- oPrizes and honours
Career Progression
Essential
- oAppropriate progression of career to date
Personal Attributes
Essential
- oEvidence of good communication skills both oral and written
Person Specification
Experience/ Qualifications
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.
Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential
- oFoundation programme (or equivalent) plus a minimum of 2 years experience in paediatrics.
- oNeonatal airway skills including tracheal intubation
- oUmbilical Line Insertion
- oEvidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
Desirable
- o6 months working in a tertiary NICU
- oCranial Ultrasound
Knowledge
Desirable
- oBreadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation and 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 and Research
Essential
- oEvidence of participation in audit
Desirable
- oResearch experience
- oPublications
- oPrizes and honours
Career Progression
Essential
- oAppropriate progression of career to date
Personal Attributes
Essential
- 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.
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).
