Fixed Term Consultant Paediatrician in Emergency Medicine
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Job Summary
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 and 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:
* On call out of hours covering CED
* Consultant cover in our newly opened Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) unit 0830-1300 Monday-Friday
The new posts could include the opportunity to rotate through the below clinical areas if desired:
* Paediatric Burns service at Queen Victoria Hospital, East Grinstead
* 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: 04 November 2025
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-569
Job locations: Royal Alexandra Hospital, Eastern Road, Brighton, BN2 5BE
Job Responsibilities
* Provide consistently excellent consultant delivered and supervised care in the paediatric emergency department
* 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
* Work collaboratively with other specialties
* Contribute to undergraduate teaching of medical students at BSMS
* Provide high quality postgraduate teaching and experience to doctors, nurses and allied health professionals in training
* Support junior doctors in clinical and educational supervisor roles
* Ensure our personal and organisational responsibility for safeguarding children and young people is honoured effectively
* 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
* Contribute to the delivery of services which are financially responsible and efficient
* 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
* 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
Person Specification
Essential Experience / Qualifications
* Basic medical degree
* MRCPCH or its recognised equivalent
* Full and specialist registration (with a licence to practise) with the GMC or be eligible for registration within six months of the interview
* If trained in the UK, you must also have a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Paediatrics or be within six months of receiving it by the interview date; if 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
* Higher Degree
* Teaching qualification
* PEM NTN RCPCH Grid subspecialisation
Essential Clinical Skills & Experience
* Paediatric Emergency Medicine skills and experience
* Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
Desirable Clinical Skills & Experience
* Previous consultant experience
Essential Knowledge
* Experience and ability to work in multi‑professional teams
* Understanding of NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
Desirable Knowledge
* Evidence of managerial skills: achievements / courses attended
Essential Teaching Skills
* Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Desirable Teaching Skills
* Recognised teaching qualification
Essential Academic & Research
* Evidence of participation in audit
Desirable Academic & Research
* Research experience
* Publications
* Prizes & honours
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer details
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Address: Royal Alexandra Hospital, Eastern Road, Brighton, BN2 5BE
Employer’s website: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Contract
Job function
* Health Care Provider
Industries
* Emergency and Relief Services
Interview Dates
Interviews are tentatively planned to take place on 25 November 2025, and applicants will be informed of any changes accordingly.
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