Job summaryAn exciting opportunity to join a growing team in a modern, stand-alone Children's Emergency Department by the sea in the South East of England.Working as part of a busy and vibrant team, you will lead on the delivery of excellent care within the paediatric emergency department, in a new substantive 6 PA post to complement the existing Children's Emergency Department Consultant Team.This post will contribute to the consultant-led care provided in the Children's emergency Department and to increased consultant presence at weekends.The post is 6PA with flexibility regarding shift pattern. There is a commitment to provide shop-floor care 1:4 weekends.Main duties of the jobThis new post will contribute to the work of a team paediatricians providing consultant delivered and supervised care in the paediatric emergency department.There is currently a rolling rota to provide:o A consultant delivered service 0830-2400h in CED 7 days a weeko On call out of hours covering CEDThe new posts could include the opportunity to rotate though the below clinical areas if desired:o A consultant delivered service 0830-1700h on HDU Monday to Friday (on call out of hours)o The paediatric Burns service at Queen Victoria Hospital, East Grinsteado The child protection medical serviceAbout usAt UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. 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 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourWellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.Details Date posted16 June 2025Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary£105,504 to £139,882 a year per annumContractPermanentWorking patternPart-timeReference number279-MWRSCHPAEDEM-445-BJob locationsRoyal Alexandra HospitalEastern RoadBrightonBN2 5BEJob description Job responsibilitiesTo Provide consistently excellent consultant delivered and supervised care in the paediatric emergency departmentTo work as part of the consultant, nursing and directorate team to protect and enhance the reputation of the Alex, leading its development as the childrens hospital for the South East Coast region.To work collaboratively with other specialtiesTo contribute to undergraduate teaching of medical students at BSMSTo provide high quality postgraduate teaching and experience to doctors, nurses and allied health professionals in trainingTo support junior doctors in clinical and educational supervisor rolesTo ensure our personal and organisational responsibility for safeguarding children and young people is honoured effectivelyTo 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 effectivelyTo contribute to the delivery of services which are financially responsible and efficientTo 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 meetingsWork effectively with all members of the multidisciplinary team, including the CAMHS liaison serviceTo support the development of innovative models of care, including the development of advanced nursing rolesThe department is committed to ensuring all consultants are treated equally and fairly.The post holder accepts that they will also perform duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances at the request of the appropriate consultant, in consultation, where practicable, with their colleagues, both senior and junior. While it has been agreed between the professions that they will perform such duties, the Secretary of State stresses that additional commitments arising under this sub-section are exceptions and you should not be required to undertake work of this kind for prolonged periods or on a regular basis.Job description Job responsibilitiesTo Provide consistently excellent consultant delivered and supervised care in the paediatric emergency departmentTo work as part of the consultant, nursing and directorate team to protect and enhance the reputation of the Alex, leading its development as the childrens hospital for the South East Coast region.To work collaboratively with other specialtiesTo contribute to undergraduate teaching of medical students at BSMSTo provide high quality postgraduate teaching and experience to doctors, nurses and allied health professionals in trainingTo support junior doctors in clinical and educational supervisor rolesTo ensure our personal and organisational responsibility for safeguarding children and young people is honoured effectivelyTo 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 effectivelyTo contribute to the delivery of services which are financially responsible and efficientTo 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 meetingsWork effectively with all members of the multidisciplinary team, including the CAMHS liaison serviceTo support the development of innovative models of care, including the development of advanced nursing rolesThe department is committed to ensuring all consultants are treated equally and fairly.The post holder accepts that they will also perform duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances at the request of the appropriate consultant, in consultation, where practicable, with their colleagues, both senior and junior. While it has been agreed between the professions that they will perform such duties, the Secretary of State stresses that additional commitments arising under this sub-section are exceptions and you should not be required to undertake work of this kind for prolonged periods or on a regular basis.Person Specification Experience/Qualifications EssentialoBasic medical degreeoMRCPCH or its recognised equivalentoFull and specialist registration (with a licence to practise) with the GMC or be eligible for registration within six months of the interview. oIf you trained in the UK, you must also have a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Paeiatrics or be within six months of receiving it by the interview date. oIf 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)DesirableoHigher DegreeoTeaching qualificationoPEM Subspecialisation.Clinical Skills & Experience EssentialoPaediatric Emergency Medicine Skills and experienceoUnderstanding of clinical risk managementDesirableoPrevious consultant experienceKnowledge DesirableoBreadth of experience in and outside specialtyOrganisation & Planning EssentialoExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teamsoUnderstanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraintsDesirableoEvidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attendedTeaching Skills EssentialoEvidence of an interest and commitment to teachingDesirableoRecognised teaching qualificationAcademic & Research EssentialoEvidence of participation in auditDesirableResearch experiencePublicationsPrizes & HonoursCareer Progression & Personal Attributes EssentialoEvidence of: - Good communication skills both oral and writtenoAppropriate progression of career to datePerson Specification Experience/Qualifications EssentialoBasic medical degreeoMRCPCH or its recognised equivalentoFull and specialist registration (with a licence to practise) with the GMC or be eligible for registration within six months of the interview. oIf you trained in the UK, you must also have a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Paeiatrics or be within six months of receiving it by the interview date. oIf 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)DesirableoHigher DegreeoTeaching qualificationoPEM Subspecialisation.Clinical Skills & Experience EssentialoPaediatric Emergency Medicine Skills and experienceoUnderstanding of clinical risk managementDesirableoPrevious consultant experienceKnowledge DesirableoBreadth of experience in and outside specialtyOrganisation & Planning EssentialoExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teamsoUnderstanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraintsDesirableoEvidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attendedTeaching Skills EssentialoEvidence of an interest and commitment to teachingDesirableoRecognised teaching qualificationAcademic & Research EssentialoEvidence of participation in auditDesirableResearch experiencePublicationsPrizes & HonoursCareer Progression & Personal Attributes EssentialoEvidence of: - Good communication skills both oral and writtenoAppropriate progression of career to dateDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 RegistrationApplicants 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 CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer details Employer nameUniversity Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)AddressRoyal Alexandra HospitalEastern RoadBrightonBN2 5BEEmployer's websitehttps://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)Employer details Employer nameUniversity Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)AddressRoyal Alexandra HospitalEastern RoadBrightonBN2 5BEEmployer's websitehttps://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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