Job summary
We invite you to join our general paediatric team. We require a speciality doctor for an initial fixed period of 12 months with a possibility of further extension to a permanent post.
Our Middle grade team consistent of eight Speciality doctors and two Specialty Paediatric trainees (ST). This is a replacement post to support a 1:8 rota with a possibility of the rota moving to 1:9 or 1:10 in the future.
Successful applicant will be mainly be based in Conquest hospital. You will join a wider team of fourteen Speciality trainees, GP trainees and foundation doctors, Together with four advanced paediatric nurse practitioners. Our departments hosts Brighton and Sussex medical school year 4 students. It is an examination centre for clinic MRCPCH examination.
Candidates must have full registration with the GMC with a licence to practise.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant is expected to:
- Attend and participate in governance meetings such as clinical risk, audit, Paediatric M&M, Obstetric and Joint neonatal meeting in addition to the weekly paediatric teaching meetings (Grand round, radiology meeting, and weekly departmental teaching and simulation). You would also be supporting the training of medical students and junior doctors.
- To work as part of the medical, nursing and Divisional team to maintain and improve the health and clinical care to local children and young people
- To work collaboratively with Primary care colleagues and other specialties including maternity, radiology, anaesthetics, paediatric surgery, emergency medicine and adult neurology among other adult medicine subspecialties .
- To work as part of the broader team and in collaboration with children's services and the police to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people.
- To contribute to the delivery of services which are financially responsible and efficient.
About us
We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work
We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people's own homes.
In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated 'Outstanding'. Eastbourne DGH rated 'Good'.
In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised medical qualification
- Higher Diploma (Fellowship or Membership) of specialty college or equivalent
Desirable
- Other higher degree or diploma
Registration
Essential
- Full registration with GMC
- Non-UK applicants must possess the IELTS/OET exam before obtaining a GMC licence to practice.
Training and Experience
Essential
- Has at least three years' experience in General paediatrics including Neonatal medicine at a middle grade level
- Completed at least four years' full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as a fixed term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty; or shall have equivalent experience and competencies
- Evidence of CPD in General Paediatrics/Community
- Able to work in a multidisciplinary manner
Administration & Management
Essential
- Leadership skills. Knowledge of the principles of Clinical Governance and Appraisal.
- Management skills
Audit , Research and Publications
Essential
- Demonstration of completed audit projects.
Desirable
- Evidence of clinical research culminating in publications
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
Personal Skills & Personal Attributes
Essential
- Effective communicator, team player.
- Self-motivated to be able to develop their specialty.
- Ability to adapt to changing roles and clinical practice.
- Flexible, able to cover colleagues
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the post
- Professional attitude towards work
Desirable
- Familiarity with information technology
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised medical qualification
- Higher Diploma (Fellowship or Membership) of specialty college or equivalent
Desirable
- Other higher degree or diploma
Registration
Essential
- Full registration with GMC
- Non-UK applicants must possess the IELTS/OET exam before obtaining a GMC licence to practice.
Training and Experience
Essential
- Has at least three years' experience in General paediatrics including Neonatal medicine at a middle grade level
- Completed at least four years' full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as a fixed term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty; or shall have equivalent experience and competencies
- Evidence of CPD in General Paediatrics/Community
- Able to work in a multidisciplinary manner
Administration & Management
Essential
- Leadership skills. Knowledge of the principles of Clinical Governance and Appraisal.
- Management skills
Audit , Research and Publications
Essential
- Demonstration of completed audit projects.
Desirable
- Evidence of clinical research culminating in publications
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
Personal Skills & Personal Attributes
Essential
- Effective communicator, team player.
- Self-motivated to be able to develop their specialty.
- Ability to adapt to changing roles and clinical practice.
- Flexible, able to cover colleagues
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the post
- Professional attitude towards work
Desirable
- Familiarity with information technology
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).
