Consultant Paediatrician in Emergency Medicine
Posted 7 days 2 hours ago by University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Permanent
Part Time
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Sussex, Brighton, United Kingdom, BN1 1
Job Description
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Consultant Paediatrician in Emergency Medicine NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant Main area: Paediatrics
Grade: NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Part time - 0.6 session per week
Job ref: 279-MWRSCHPAEDEM445
Employer: 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Royal Alexandra Hospital
Town: Brighton
Salary: £105,504 - £139,882 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 30/04/:59
Job overview An 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 job This new post will contribute to the work of a team of paediatricians providing consultant-delivered and supervised care in the paediatric emergency department.
There is currently a rolling rota to provide:
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 our Wellbeing 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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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
Please note, the use of AI generated applications will be closely monitored. It is at the managers discretion to reject your application if they feel the majority has been created through the use of AI tools.
Closing Adverts Early: In the event of exceptional interest, we may close adverts earlier than specified.
Some of our adverts are capped for a limited number of applications; therefore, the advert will close once the cap has been reached. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in the position to prevent you from missing out on applying for the opportunity.
Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.
DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check. We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.
Skilled Worker Visa: Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for the roles that meet the Visa and Immigration eligibility criteria. For further information please visit the gov.uk website searching for Skilled Worker. It is your responsibility as the applicant to ensure that you meet this criteria.
UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications.
Further Information
For help with the application process for Nursing vacancies, please email .
For help with the application process for Non-Nursing vacancies, please email .
Employer certification / accreditation badges You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Name: Catherine Bevan
Job title: Clinical Director
Email address:
Telephone number:
Additional information: Applicants are invited to visit the hospital or to phone via hospital switchboard on for informal discussion by arrangement with:
Dr Catherine Bevan, Clinical Director
Dr Emily Walton Consultant Paediatrician
Consultant Paediatrician in Emergency Medicine NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant Main area: Paediatrics
Grade: NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Part time - 0.6 session per week
Job ref: 279-MWRSCHPAEDEM445
Employer: 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Royal Alexandra Hospital
Town: Brighton
Salary: £105,504 - £139,882 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 30/04/:59
Job overview An 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 job This new post will contribute to the work of a team of 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
- A consultant delivered service h on HDU Monday to Friday (on call out of hours)
- The paediatric Burns service at Queen Victoria Hospital, East Grinstead
- The child protection medical service
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 our Wellbeing 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.
Detailed job description and main 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 children's 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 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
- FRC Paediatric- e.g. FRCS, FRCA, etc. 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 you 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 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)
- Paediatric Emergency Medicine Skills and experience
- Understanding of clinical risk management
- Breadth of experience in and outside specialty
- Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
- Understanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
- Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
- Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
- Recognised teaching qualification
- Evidence of participation in audit
- Research experience
- Publications
- Evidence of good communication skills both oral and written
- Appropriate progression of career to date
Please note, the use of AI generated applications will be closely monitored. It is at the managers discretion to reject your application if they feel the majority has been created through the use of AI tools.
Closing Adverts Early: In the event of exceptional interest, we may close adverts earlier than specified.
Some of our adverts are capped for a limited number of applications; therefore, the advert will close once the cap has been reached. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in the position to prevent you from missing out on applying for the opportunity.
Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.
DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check. We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.
Skilled Worker Visa: Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for the roles that meet the Visa and Immigration eligibility criteria. For further information please visit the gov.uk website searching for Skilled Worker. It is your responsibility as the applicant to ensure that you meet this criteria.
UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications.
Further Information
For help with the application process for Nursing vacancies, please email .
For help with the application process for Non-Nursing vacancies, please email .
Employer certification / accreditation badges You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Name: Catherine Bevan
Job title: Clinical Director
Email address:
Telephone number:
Additional information: Applicants are invited to visit the hospital or to phone via hospital switchboard on for informal discussion by arrangement with:
Dr Catherine Bevan, Clinical Director
Dr Emily Walton Consultant Paediatrician