Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Bank Senior Doctor - General Paediatrics & Neonatology

The closing date is 23 March 2026

Job summary

We seek to increase our bank pool of Senior Clinical Fellow covering general Paediatrics and Neonatology in our busy secondary care service. This post is required to cover gaps in the rota on a Bank only basis.

Main duties of the job

There are 5 clinical areas: the paediatric inpatient unit (Outwood ward), the Child Assessment Unit (CAU), the neonatal unit (NNU), postnatal ward (Burstow ward) and paediatric A&E.

We undertake separate rotas in general and neonatal paediatrics at Consultant, Middle grade and SHO level.

There is a consultant of the week present for Outwood ward, NNU and CAU. On Outwood ward, there is a long day registrar, long day SHO and short day SHO. On CAU, a short day registrar and SHO as well as 1 registrar and 2 SHO's on 1-10pm shift. On NNU, there is a long day SHO and registrar. Postnatal ward is covered by 2 short day SHO's and a registrar. On CAU there is also a Consultant on site until 10pm including weekends. Overnight there are 3 registrars and one SHO on each side (ED, Outwood and NNU).

About us

We are a leading local employer with a diverse workforce of approximately 6,000 staff, dedicated to providing healthcare services to a growing population of around 780,000 individuals.

Our Trust provides both emergency and planned healthcare across East Surrey, North-East West Sussex, and South Croydon - covering towns like Crawley, Horsham, Reigate, and Redhill. Our main hospital, East Surrey in Redhill, offers a full range of acute and specialist services and is also the closest trauma unit to Gatwick Airport. We also provide outpatient, diagnostic, and planned care services at sites including The Earlswood Centre, Caterham Dene Hospital, Oxted Health Centre, Crawley Hospital, and Horsham Hospital.

We are proud to be an inclusive employer, and we work hard to create an environment where everyone feels valued and supported. At our Trust, we strive to be the best place to work and receive care. We are dedicated to supporting you in your current role while helping you grow and develop your career. As part of our team, you will have access to excellent training opportunities, flexible working, dedicated support networks, and a strong emphasis on health and wellbeing to ensure a thriving and positive work environment.

Date posted

09 March 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£60 an hour per hour plus unsocial & WTD (12.07%)

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

326-7858781-RH

Job locations

East Surrey Hospital

Canada Avenue

Redhill

RH1 5RH

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information, please see the attached trust job description and person specification for a full list of duties and responsibilities.

Once you understand the requirements outlined in the advert, please ensure your application clearly reflects where you match them including any examples you would like to highlight.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information, please see the attached trust job description and person specification for a full list of duties and responsibilities.

Once you understand the requirements outlined in the advert, please ensure your application clearly reflects where you match them including any examples you would like to highlight.

Person Specification

Criteria

Essential

Evidence of a good standard of written English appropriate to the role
A complete and accurate application
Suitability for role evidenced in supporting statement
Evidence of essential experience for role
Meet the essential education/qualifications required for the role
Hold the necessary mandatory professional/clinical registration
Evidence of the Trust values and behaviours
Evidence of any other essential criteria outlined in the person specification

Person Specification

Criteria

Essential

Evidence of a good standard of written English appropriate to the role
A complete and accurate application
Suitability for role evidenced in supporting statement
Evidence of essential experience for role
Meet the essential education/qualifications required for the role
Hold the necessary mandatory professional/clinical registration
Evidence of the Trust values and behaviours
Evidence of any other essential criteria outlined in the person specification

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.

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

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

Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

East Surrey Hospital

Canada Avenue

Redhill

RH1 5RH

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

East Surrey Hospital

Canada Avenue

Redhill

RH1 5RH

Employer's website

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