Job summary This is a substantive post following expansion of the department in converting a locum post to a substantive one. The post will be to join the 7 substantive paediatric surgical consultants on a permanent basis. The post will comprise elective and acute general paediatric surgery and one of the group of surgeons providing the paediatric general and gastrointestinal elective service. The post holder will ideally have consultant experience as a substantive paediatric general surgeon to enable succession planning at this Tertiary surgical centre and facilitate the acute work. They will provide day to day all round surgical care to patients of the Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital, including participation in a 1 in 6 week attending and on call rota, and participation in the outreach clinic/theatre rota. (see further details in duties of the posts later) Main duties of the job This is a substantive post following expansion of the department in converting a locum post to a substantive one. This means that the timetabled programmed activities and department will evolve when further personnel changes occur. The post will be to join the 7 substantive paediatric surgical consultants on a permanent basis. The post will comprise elective and acute general paediatric surgery and be one of the consultants in the department focusing on delivery of our paediatric gastrointestinal service at the Alex and our network partners. You will be supported by a team of Consultant Paediatric Anaesthetists, Paediatricians, Neonatologists, Radiologists, gastroenterologists and Pathologists to name a few of our regular collaborative clinical teams. 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 This post will allow us to provide a 1 in 6 on call service with a consultant of the week model in the first instance. Category A supplement applies (5%). This will be subject to review within the department. The post will provide day-case and inpatient operating lists and outpatient paediatric surgery. The postholder will enable the department to further develop our relationships with East Surrey Hospital, Crawley Hospital, St Richards Hospital, Chailey Heritage School, Eastbourne District General Hospital, Conquest Hospital, Hastings and Worthing Hospital, which are of key strategic importance to our service. To work as part of the consultant, nursing and directorate team to protect and enhance the reputation of the Alex, and to provide the leading paediatric surgery service in the South East Coast region, delivering outpatient, day case and inpatient care at the Alex and with our network partners To work collaboratively with other specialties, including neonatology, foetal medicine, radiology, anaesthetics and paediatrics To participate in the development of regional solutions to all medical and surgical specialties for children and young people To work with the Academic Department of Paediatrics and BSMS to establish a respected research programme and presence in national and international peer reviewed journals and meetings To contribute to undergraduate teaching of medical students at BSMS To provide high quality postgraduate teaching and experience to doctors, nurses and allied health professionals in training To ensure our personal and organisational responsibility for safeguarding children and young people is honoured effectively To ensure our personal and organisational responsibility for the delivery of safe and high quality services for children, responsive to the needs of them and their families, is honoured effectively To contribute to the delivery of services which are financially responsible and efficient Work effectively with all members of the multidisciplinary team, including the mental health liaison service Support the development of innovative models of care, including the development of advanced nursing roles Interviews potentially June 2026 Job description Job responsibilities This post will allow us to provide a 1 in 6 on call service with a consultant of the week model in the first instance. Category A supplement applies (5%). This will be subject to review within the department. The post will provide day-case and inpatient operating lists and outpatient paediatric surgery. The postholder will enable the department to further develop our relationships with East Surrey Hospital, Crawley Hospital, St Richards Hospital, Chailey Heritage School, Eastbourne District General Hospital, Conquest Hospital, Hastings and Worthing Hospital, which are of key strategic importance to our service. To work as part of the consultant, nursing and directorate team to protect and enhance the reputation of the Alex, and to provide the leading paediatric surgery service in the South East Coast region, delivering outpatient, day case and inpatient care at the Alex and with our network partners To work collaboratively with other specialties, including neonatology, foetal medicine, radiology, anaesthetics and paediatrics To participate in the development of regional solutions to all medical and surgical specialties for children and young people To work with the Academic Department of Paediatrics and BSMS to establish a respected research programme and presence in national and international peer reviewed journals and meetings To contribute to undergraduate teaching of medical students at BSMS To provide high quality postgraduate teaching and experience to doctors, nurses and allied health professionals in training To ensure our personal and organisational responsibility for safeguarding children and young people is honoured effectively To ensure our personal and organisational responsibility for the delivery of safe and high quality services for children, responsive to the needs of them and their families, is honoured effectively To contribute to the delivery of services which are financially responsible and efficient Work effectively with all members of the multidisciplinary team, including the mental health liaison service Support the development of innovative models of care, including the development of advanced nursing roles Interviews potentially June 2026 Person Specification Experience/Qualifications Essential oBasic medical degree oFRCS or its recognised equivalent ooFull and specialist registration (with a licence to practise) with the GMC or be eligible for registration within six months of the interview. o If you trained in the UK, you must also have a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Paediatric Surgery or be within six months of receiving it by the interview date. o If you trained outside the UK, you must provide evidence that your qualifications are equivalent to the UK CCT. (Equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC) Desirable oHigher Degree oTeaching Qualification Clinical Skills and Experience Essential oPaediatric Surgical Skills and experience oUnderstanding of clinical risk management oEvidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues. oAn ability to communicate well with patients and staff Desirable o5 years of previous consultant experience 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 Evidence of an interest and committment to teaching Essential oEvidence of an interest and commitment to teaching Desirable oRecognised teaching qualification Academic & Research Essential oEvidence of participation in audit Desirable Research 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 oFRCS or its recognised equivalent ooFull and specialist registration (with a licence to practise) with the GMC or be eligible for registration within six months of the interview. o If you trained in the UK, you must also have a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Paediatric Surgery or be within six months of receiving it by the interview date. o If you trained outside the UK, you must provide evidence that your qualifications are equivalent to the UK CCT. (Equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC) Desirable oHigher Degree oTeaching Qualification Clinical Skills and Experience Essential oPaediatric Surgical Skills and experience oUnderstanding of clinical risk management oEvidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues. oAn ability to communicate well with patients and staff Desirable o5 years of previous consultant experience 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 Evidence of an interest and committment to teaching Essential oEvidence of an interest and commitment to teaching Desirable oRecognised teaching qualification Academic & Research Essential oEvidence of participation in audit Desirable Research 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. 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. 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.. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 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. 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.. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see Employer details Employer name University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279) Address Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital Brighton BN2 5BE Employer's website