Job summary
- Main area
- Substantive Consultant - Children’s Emergency Department
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 2 sessions per week (2PAs per week)
- Job ref
- 279-MWCONRACHPAEDSED-514
- Employer
- 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital
- Town
- Brighton
- Salary
- £105,504 - £139,882 pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 27/08/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Children's Emergency Department Twilight Consultant
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
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.
This role is designed to increase the provision of consultant-delivered care in the Children’s Emergency Department during peak hours over weekends.
Working as part of a busy and vibrant team, you will lead on the delivery of excellent care within the paediatric emergency department,
This post will contribute to the consultant-led care provided in the Children’s emergency Department and to increased consultant presence at weekends.
Main duties of the job
This role is designed to increase the provision of consultant-delivered care in the Children’s Emergency Department during peak hours over weekends.
These posts are suitable for consultants with an interest in Paediatric Emergency Medicine / Acute Paediatrics from either a Paediatric or Emergency Medicine background. The role will complement the existing team of 9 regular Children’s Emergency Department consultants.
Working as part of a busy and vibrant team, you will lead on the delivery of excellent care within the paediatric emergency department.
Two types of post
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The post is 1.99PA (1.75DCC; 0.25 SPA) and it is anticipated this will consist of working the equivalent of 1 in 8 weekends (Friday, Saturday and Sunday 3pm-2am).
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The post is 1.68PA (1.44DCC; 0.24 SPA) and it is anticipated this will consist of working the equivalent of 1 in 10 weekends (Friday, Saturday and Sunday 3pm-2am).
Rotas and job planning occur on the HealthRota platform allowing flexibility in rostering of shifts and the potential to self rota.
Working for our organisation
At 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 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
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To Provide consistently excellent consultant delivered and supervised care in the paediatric emergency department
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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.
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To work collaboratively with other specialties
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To contribute to undergraduate teaching of medical students at BSMS
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To provide high quality postgraduate teaching and experience to doctors, nurses and allied health professionals in training
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To support junior doctors in clinical and educational supervisor roles
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To ensure our personal and organisational responsibility for safeguarding children and young people is honoured effectively
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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
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To contribute to the delivery of services which are financially responsible and efficient
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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
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Work effectively with all members of the multidisciplinary team, including the CAMHS liaison service
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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.
Person specification
Experience/Qualifications
Essential criteria
- • Basic medical degree
- • FRCPCH[specialty - 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)
Desirable criteria
- PEM specialisation
- Higher degree
- Teaching Qualification
Clinical Skills & Experience
Essential criteria
- • Paediatric emergency medicine skills and experience
- • Understanding of clinical risk management
Desirable criteria
- Previous consultant experience
Knowledge
Desirable criteria
- • Breadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organistion & Planning
Essential criteria
- • Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams.
- • Understanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
Desirable criteria
- • Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Teaching Skills
Essential criteria
- • Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Desirable criteria
- • Recognised teaching qualification
Academic & Research
Essential criteria
- • Evidence of participation in audit
Desirable criteria
- Research experience
- Publications
- Prizes & Honours
Personal Attributes and Career Progression
Essential criteria
- • Evidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written
- • Appropriate progression of career to date
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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
- Emilie Linnard
- Job title
- Divisional PA
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01273696955
- Additional information
Email preferred [email protected]
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