Job summary
Make a Difference in the Lives of Children and Families in East Sussex
Are you a passionate paediatrician with expertise in neurodevelopmental care looking for new opportunities to help develop innovative care pathways in community paediatrics? East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust invites you to apply for a Specialist Doctor post in Community Paediatrics with a focus on neurodevelopmental medicine.
This role offers the chance to work as part of a highly experienced, multidisciplinary team, supporting children and young people with complex needs across a variety of clinical areas. We are an innovative team, undertaking a digital transformation to improve our assessment pathways and address the increasing demand for neurodevelopmental assessments. We also want to explore transdiagnostic assessments in collaboration with other providers and commissioners. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative work which would have a lasting impact on the lives of families in East Sussex.
Main duties of the job
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and expanding department with a clear focus on continual service improvement. You will:
- Provide neurodevelopmental assessments and child development clinics across East Sussex.
- Participate in assessments for autism, ADHD, sleep disorders, and physical disabilities.
- Contribute to the care of Children in Care (CIC), including statutory health assessments.
- Collaborate with Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Clinical Psychologists, and specialist nursing teams in delivering multidisciplinary care.
- Offer medical input to the Education, Health and Care Needs Assessment (EHCNA) process in close partnership with the local authority.
The job plan includes clinics, admin, MDT meetings, peer reviews, and opportunities for teaching and leadership development.
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
Desirable
Registration
Essential
- Full registration with GMC
Professional values and behaviours, skills and knowledge
Essential
- Shall have completed a minimum of 12 years' medical work (either continuous period or in aggregate) since obtaining a primary medical qualification of which a minimum of six years should have been in a relevant specialty in the Specialty Doctor and/or closed SAS grades. Equivalent years' experience in a relevant specialty from other medical grades including from overseas will also be accepted
Desirable
- Evidence of clinical experience relevant to the specialty References
Audit
Essential
- Understanding the principles of medical audit
Desirable
- Evidence of completed audit project
Research and Publications
Essential
- Understanding the role of research in emergency medicine
Desirable
Personal skills and attributes
Essential
- Effective communication in English Ability to work effectively as part of a team Ability to work with colleagues in other specialities Professional attitude towards work with a good record of attendance
Desirable
Teaching
Essential
- Interest in teaching of medical students, nursing staff and other professional groups
Desirable
- Qualification in medical education
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Registration
Essential
- Full registration with GMC
Professional values and behaviours, skills and knowledge
Essential
- Shall have completed a minimum of 12 years' medical work (either continuous period or in aggregate) since obtaining a primary medical qualification of which a minimum of six years should have been in a relevant specialty in the Specialty Doctor and/or closed SAS grades. Equivalent years' experience in a relevant specialty from other medical grades including from overseas will also be accepted
Desirable
- Evidence of clinical experience relevant to the specialty References
Audit
Essential
- Understanding the principles of medical audit
Desirable
- Evidence of completed audit project
Research and Publications
Essential
- Understanding the role of research in emergency medicine
Desirable
Personal skills and attributes
Essential
- Effective communication in English Ability to work effectively as part of a team Ability to work with colleagues in other specialities Professional attitude towards work with a good record of attendance
Desirable
Teaching
Essential
- Interest in teaching of medical students, nursing staff and other professional groups
Desirable
- Qualification in medical education
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).
