Job summary
- Main area
- Paediatrics
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Trust registrar
- Contract
- Fixed term: 6 months (2002 T&C)
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 279-MWPaeds-WTG-ST4+-095
- Employer
- University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Worthing Hospital
- Town
- Worthing
- Salary
- £52,291-£67,610
- Closing
- 21/04/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Trust Doctor (ST4+ equivalent) in Paediatrics
NHS Medical & Dental: Trust registrar
Job overview
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Maximum of 1500 characters for entries in the text box (including spaces). We are looking for a Trust Doctor (ST4+ equivalent) to join our Paediatrics team at Worthing Hospital until September 2026 (6 months).
This a full-time/part-time role including participation in a full shift rota system.
The successful candidate will work alongside other team members to provide a full shift rota at middle grade level which will involve acute paediatrics and neonates.
Candidates must have completed foundation training (or equivalent) and have at least 2 further years of Paediatric experience ideally including 6 months in a tertiary neonatal unit. Full MRCPCH should be held or be close to being held.
Candidates must have full registration and a license to practice with the GMC.
Candidates will be expected to work together as a team within the Women and Children’s Group. |
Main duties of the job
Managing children admitted to the Paediatric ward under supervisor of a consultant.
Seeing patients referred to the Paediatrics Assessment unit and providing support and advice to A&E doctors and general practitioners.
Attending resuscitation calls in A&E.
Supervising and supporting tier 1 doctors in patient care in children's ward and assessment unit.
Managing babies on the Neonatal unit under supervision of consultant.
Supervision and supporting tier 1 doctors in patient care for babies on the Neonatal unit and maternity unit.
Attending high risk deliveries on the maternity unit.
Support and teaching of junior medical, nursing staff and medical students.
To engage in Continuing Professional Development and Audit as appropriate.
To engage with the Trust's appraisal and revalidation process.
So far as is consistent with the proper discharge of duties, the post holder undertakes to deputise from time to time for absent colleagues.
The post holder undertakes, exceptionally, to perform additional duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances.
The post holder undertakes, exceptionally, to be available for such irregular commitments outside normal rostered duties as are essential for continuity of patient care.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post holder will be expected to maintain high standards of clinical care and to engage in departmental education, clinical governance and patient safety initiatives.
Please view the full job description for more information regarding the main responsibilities
Person specification
Experience/ Qualifications
Essential criteria
- • Basic medical degree
- • Completion or close to completion of MRCPCH or appropriate specialist qualification
- • Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- • Advanced Life Support Certificates from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent including - EPALS/APLS - NLS
Desirable criteria
- • Higher Degree relating to paediatrics, education, leadership etc.
Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential criteria
- • Foundation programme (or equivalent) plus a minimum of 2 years experience in paediatrics.
- • Neonatal airway skills including tracheal intubation
- • Umbilical Line Insertion
- • Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
Desirable criteria
- • 6 months working in a tertiary NICU
- • Cranial Ultrasound
Knowledge
Desirable criteria
- • Breadth of experience in and outside specialty
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
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
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.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Julia Fozard
- Job title
- Consultant
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01903 205111
- Additional information
01903 205111
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
-
Worthing Hospital
Lyndhurst Road
Worthing
BN11 2DH
- Telephone
- 01903 205111 ext 85122
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