Job Summary
Fixed Term Consultant Paediatrician in Emergency Medicine - From 27th April 2026 until 8 January Covering maternity leave
An exciting opportunity to join a growing team in a modern, stand-alone Children's Emergency Department by the sea in the Southeast 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 fixed term 8 PA post, covering parental leave, 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 8 PA with flexibility regarding shift pattern. There is a commitment to provide shop-floor care 1:6 weekends.
Main duties of the job
This fixed term 8 PA 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:
A consultant delivered service h in CED 7 days a week
On call out of hours covering CED
Consultant cover in our newly opened Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) unit Monday-Friday.
The new posts could include the opportunity to rotate though the below clinical areas if desired:
The paediatric Burns service at Queen Victoria Hospital, East Grinstead
The child protection medical service
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.
Details
Date posted
02 February 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
279-MWRACHFTCONPAEDED-569A
Job locations
Royal Alexandra Hospital
Eastern Road
Brighton
BN2 5BE
Job Description
Job responsibilities
To provide consistently excellent consultant delivered and supervised care in the paediatric emergency department
To 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 specialties
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 support junior doctors in clinical and educational supervisor roles
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
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
Work effectively with all members of the multidisciplinary team, including the CAMHS liaison service
To support the development of innovative models of care, including the development of advanced nursing roles
The 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.
Interviews are tentatively planned to take place on 25 November2025 and applicants will be informed of any changes accordingly.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
To provide consistently excellent consultant delivered and supervised care in the paediatric emergency department
To 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 specialties
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 support junior doctors in clinical and educational supervisor roles
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
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
Work effectively with all members of the multidisciplinary team, including the CAMHS liaison service
To support the development of innovative models of care, including the development of advanced nursing roles
The 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.
Interviews are tentatively planned to take place on 25 November2025 and applicants will be informed of any changes accordingly.
Person Specification
Essential
Experience/Qualifications
oBasic medical degree
oMRCPCH or its recognised equivalent
oFull 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)
Desirable
oHigher Degree
oTeaching qualification
oPEM NTN RCPCH Grid subspecialisation
Essential
Clinical Skills & Experience
oPaediatric Emergency Medicine Skills and experience
oEvidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.
Desirable
oPrevious 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
Essential
Teaching Skills
oEvidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Desirable
oRecognised teaching qualification
Academic & Research
Essential
oEvidence of participation in audit
Desirable
Research experience
Publications
Prizes & Honours
Career Progression & Personal Attributes
Essential
oEvidence of: - Good communication skills both oral and written
oAppropriate progression of career to date
Person Specification
Essential
oEvidence of: - Good communication skills both oral and written
oAppropriate progression of career to date
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 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.
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 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).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Address
Royal Alexandra Hospital
Eastern Road
Brighton
BN2 5BE
Employer's website
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Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Address
Royal Alexandra Hospital
Eastern Road
Brighton
BN2 5BE
Employer's website
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