Job summary
- Main area
- Community Paediatrics
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor
- Contract
- 12 months (Fixed term 12 months)
- Hours
- Part time - 16 hours per week
- Job ref
- 279-MWWTGFTSASCP-511
- Employer
- 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Worthing Hospital
- Town
- Worthing
- Salary
- £59,175 - £95,400 Per annum - pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 17/07/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Fixed Term Specialty Doctor in Community Paediatrics
NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor
Job overview
This a 4 PA post for one year covering maternity leave. The post holder will be undertaking clinics independently including assessment of social communication on the school age Autism Pathway and initial health assessments for Children Looked After based at the Children’s Centre at Worthing Hospital.
Main duties of the job
Undertaking neurodisability clinics with the multidisciplinary team particularly focussing on assessments for Autism and social communication difficulties in the 4 to 11 age group
The assessment of Children Looked After. You work will be overseen and you will be supported by the Consultant Team.
There is the option of attending the weekly Child Development Team meeting
Participation in clinical improvement projects and teaching (resident doctors, medical students and allied health professionals) is part of the role
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
Undertaking neurodisability clinics with the multidisciplinary team particularly focussing on assessments for Autism and social communication difficulties in the 4 to 11 age group
The assessment of Children Looked After. You work will be overseen and you will be supported by the Consultant Team.
There is the option of attending the weekly Child Development Team meeting
Participation in clinical improvement projects and teaching (resident doctors, medical students and allied health professionals) is part of the role
Person specification
Experience/Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Basic medical degree
- Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- Four years post-graduation, with two years in the relevant specialty
- Postgraduate qualification or appropriate specialist qualification
Desirable criteria
- Member Royal College Paediatrics and Child Health - MRCPCH
- Higher Degree
Knowledge
Desirable criteria
- Breadth of experience in and outside specialty
Teaching Skills
Essential criteria
- Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Desirable criteria
- Recognised teaching qualification
Academic and Research
Essential criteria
- Evidence of participation in audit
Desirable criteria
- Research experience
- Publications
- Prizes and honours
Career Progression
Essential criteria
- Appropriate progression of career to date
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
- Evidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written
Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of working in a child development centre including undertaking assessments for Autism
- Understanding of clinical risk management
Organisation and 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
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
- Dr Kate Fisher
- Job title
- Clinical Lead for Community Paediatrics
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01273 696955
- Additional information
Applicants are invited to visit the hospital or to phone via hospital switchboard on 01273 696955 for informal discussion by arrangement with:
Secretary: Rosemary Gilpin 01903 286733
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