Job summary
- Main area
- Paediatric Medicine
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Specialist
- Contract
- Fixed term: 12 months (10 PA's)
- Hours
- Full time - 10 sessions per week
- Job ref
- 374-CQ-2211
- Employer
- East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Egerton Park, Bexhill
- Town
- Bexhill on Sea
- Salary
- £96,990 - £107,155 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 20/07/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Specialist in Community Paediatric Medicine
NHS Medical & Dental: Specialist
We provide safe, compassionate and high quality hospital and community care to over half a million people living in East Sussex and those who visit our local area.
We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex with an annual income of £650 million and we are the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive health services are provided by over 8,000 dedicated members of staff working from two acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites across East Sussex, and in people’s own homes.
In 2020 the Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated us as ‘Good’ overall, and ‘Outstanding’ for being Caring and Effective. Conquest Hospital and our Community Services were rated ‘Outstanding’ and Eastbourne DGH was rated ‘Good’.
Our two acute hospitals have emergency departments and provide 24 hour a day care, offering a comprehensive range of surgical, medical, outpatient and maternity services, supported by a full range of diagnostic and therapy services. Our centre for trauma services and obstetrics is at Conquest Hospital, while our centre for urology and stroke services is at Eastbourne DGH. At Bexhill Hospital we offer a range of outpatient, day surgery, rehabilitation and intermediate care services. At Rye, Winchelsea and District Memorial Hospital we offer outpatients, rehabilitation and intermediate services. At Uckfield Community Hospital we provide day surgery and outpatient care.
In the community, we deliver services that focus on people with long term conditions living well outside hospital, through our integrated locality teams working with district and community nursing teams. Community members of staff also provide care to patients in their homes and from a number of clinics, health centres and GP surgeries.
Job overview
Make a Difference in the Lives of Children and Families in East Sussex
Are you a passionate paediatrician with expertise in neurodevelopmental care looking for new opportunities to help develop innovative care pathways in community paediatrics? East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust invites you to apply for a Specialist Doctor post in Community Paediatrics with a focus on neurodevelopmental medicine.
This role offers the chance to work as part of a highly experienced, multidisciplinary team, supporting children and young people with complex needs across a variety of clinical areas. We are an innovative team, undertaking a digital transformation to improve our assessment pathways and address the increasing demand for neurodevelopmental assessments. We also want to explore transdiagnostic assessments in collaboration with other providers and commissioners. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative work which would have a lasting impact on the lives of families in East Sussex.
Main duties of the job
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and expanding department with a clear focus on continual service improvement. You will:
- Provide neurodevelopmental assessments and child development clinics across East Sussex.
- Participate in assessments for autism, ADHD, sleep disorders, and physical disabilities.
- Contribute to the care of Children in Care (CIC), including statutory health assessments.
- Collaborate with Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Clinical Psychologists, and specialist nursing teams in delivering multidisciplinary care.
- Offer medical input to the Education, Health and Care Needs Assessment (EHCNA) process in close partnership with the local authority.
The job plan includes clinics, admin, MDT meetings, peer reviews, and opportunities for teaching and leadership development.
Working for our organisation
We are proud to provide ‘Outstanding’ care and be a great place to work
We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people’s own homes.
In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as ‘Good’ overall, and ‘Outstanding’ for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated ‘Outstanding’. Eastbourne DGH rated ‘Good’.
In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious ‘Building for our Future’ programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- MBBS or equivalent
Desirable criteria
- MRCEM
Registration
Essential criteria
- Full registration with GMC
Professional values and behaviours, skills and knowledge
Essential criteria
- Shall have completed a minimum of 12 years’ medical work (either continuous period or in aggregate) since obtaining a primary medical qualification of which a minimum of six years should have been in a relevant specialty in the Specialty Doctor and/or closed SAS grades. Equivalent years’ experience in a relevant specialty from other medical grades including from overseas will also be accepted
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of clinical experience relevant to the specialty References
Audit
Essential criteria
- Understanding the principles of medical audit
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of completed audit project
Research and Publications
Essential criteria
- Understanding the role of research in emergency medicine
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of publication
Personal skills and attributes
Essential criteria
- Effective communication in English Ability to work effectively as part of a team Ability to work with colleagues in other specialities Professional attitude towards work with a good record of attendance
Desirable criteria
- Good presentation skills
Teaching
Essential criteria
- Interest in teaching of medical students, nursing staff and other professional groups
Desirable criteria
- Qualification in medical education
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Chrysanthos Poullikas
- Job title
- Consultant in Paediatric Neurodisability
- Email address
- [email protected]
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