• Job Description

  Req#: C9279-25-0896?language=en&page=42&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  We are delighted to be advertising 2 full-time ST3+ paediatric surgical middle grade posts based at the Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital in Brighton. These posts will be for 12-months with a possibility of extension. The successful candidates will participate in a non-resident on-call rota system working a 1 in 6 frequency.

  The department operates as a regional paediatric and neonatal surgical service, networked with our partner organisations at East Sussex Hospitals, Western Sussex Hospitals, Surrey and Sussex Hospitals and Sussex Community NHS Trusts, including Chailey Clinical Services.

  Together with the Trevor Mann Baby Unit, the department provides a neonatal surgical service for the South East Coast region. All aspects of paediatric surgery are offered at the Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital with the exception of cardiac surgery, hepatobiliary, solid organ oncology surgery and neurosurgery. The department offers a full range of minimal invasive surgery for gastrointestinal, urological and thoracic conditions.

  Main duties of the job

  The successful applicants will have regular access to a full range of paediatric surgical index cases through emergency, day case and elective complex operating lists. They will also develop their ability to manage routine and complex paediatric surgical conditions in the outpatient setting.

  We are looking for highly motivated and organised individuals with excellent communication skills to contribute to the ongoing success of the department and take the numerous opportunities to develop their career trajectory with our support.

  About us

  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 ourWellbeing 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.

  Details

  Date posted

  14 May 2025

  Pay scheme

  Hospital medical and dental staff

  Grade

  Doctor - other

  Salary

  Depending on experience £41,750 - £64,288

  Contract

  Fixed term

  Duration

  12 months

  Working pattern

  Full-time, Part-time

  Reference number

  279-MWRACH-PSURG-ST3+-038

  Job locations

  Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital

  North Drive

  Brighton

  BN2 5BE

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  1 in 6 middle grade non-resident paediatric surgical on call

  Participation in the elective operating, outpatient and outreach activities

  Participation in departmental teaching and regional presentation

  Participation in audit, quality improvement, governance, morbidity and mortality

  • Supervision and teaching of junior trainees and medical students

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  1 in 6 middle grade non-resident paediatric surgical on call

  Participation in the elective operating, outpatient and outreach activities

  Participation in departmental teaching and regional presentation

  Participation in audit, quality improvement, governance, morbidity and mortality

  • Supervision and teaching of junior trainees and medical students

  Person Specification

  Experience/ Qualifications

  Essential

  • Basic medical degree
  • Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
  • Successful completion of MRCS at time of interview
  • Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent

  Desirable

  • Higher Degree

  Clinical Skills and Experience

  Essential

  • Minimum of two years post-graduate medical experience
  • Understanding of clinical risk management
  • APLS or PALS or equivalent must be completed by post commencement
  • An ability to communicate well with patients and staff
  • Validated logbook documentation of surgical exposure to date
  • Shows aptitude for practical skills, e.g. hand-eye co-ordination, dexterity, visuo-spatial awareness

  Desirable

  • Up to 6/12 neonatology, critical care experience. At least 6 months experience in paediatric surgery in UK. Minimum 6months in paediatric surgery/urology or general surgery at ST3 level.
  • Attendance at relevant courses, e.g. ATLS, Basic Surgical Skills or equivalent, CCrISP, APLS, PALS or equivalent by time of selection

  Knowledge

  Desirable

  • Breadth of experience in and outside specialty

  Organisation and Planning

  Essential

  • Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
  • Understanding of NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints

  Desirable

  • Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended

  Teaching Skills

  Essential

  • Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching

  Desirable

  • Recognised teaching qualification

  Academic and Research

  Essential

  • Evidence of participation in audit

  Desirable

  • Research experience
  • Publications
  • Prizes and honours

  Career Progression

  Essential

  • Appropriate progression of career to date

  Personal Attributes

  Essential

  • Evidence of good communication skills both oral and written

  Person Specification

  Experience/ Qualifications

  Essential

  • Basic medical degree
  • Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
  • Successful completion of MRCS at time of interview
  • Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent

  Desirable

  • Higher Degree

  Clinical Skills and Experience

  Essential

  • Minimum of two years post-graduate medical experience
  • Understanding of clinical risk management
  • APLS or PALS or equivalent must be completed by post commencement
  • An ability to communicate well with patients and staff
  • Validated logbook documentation of surgical exposure to date
  • Shows aptitude for practical skills, e.g. hand-eye co-ordination, dexterity, visuo-spatial awareness

  Desirable

  • Up to 6/12 neonatology, critical care experience. At least 6 months experience in paediatric surgery in UK. Minimum 6months in paediatric surgery/urology or general surgery at ST3 level.
  • Attendance at relevant courses, e.g. ATLS, Basic Surgical Skills or equivalent, CCrISP, APLS, PALS or equivalent by time of selection

  Knowledge

  Desirable

  • Breadth of experience in and outside specialty

  Organisation and Planning

  Essential

  • Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
  • Understanding of NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints

  Desirable

  • Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended

  Teaching Skills

  Essential

  • Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching

  Desirable

  • Recognised teaching qualification

  Academic and Research

  Essential

  • Evidence of participation in audit

  Desirable

  • Research experience
  • Publications
  • Prizes and honours

  Career Progression

  Essential

  • Appropriate progression of career to date

  Personal Attributes

  Essential

  • Evidence of good communication skills both oral and written

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Additional information

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

  Address

  Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital

  North Drive

  Brighton

  BN2 5BE

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

  Address

  Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital

  North Drive

  Brighton

  BN2 5BE

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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