• Job Description

  Req#: C9279-25-1246?language=en&page=101&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  We are looking for 2 Trust Doctors (ST4+ equivalent) to join our Paediatrics team at Worthing Hospital, 1 until September 2026 and 1 until March 2026.

  This is 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 licence 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

  This post holder essentially covers Acute Paediatric unit and Neonatal unit at a Middle grade level. The post holder is responsible for the following:

  • Managing children admitted to the Paediatric ward under supervision of a Consultant
  • Seeing patients referred to the Paediatric Assessment unit and providing support and advice to A &E doctors, General PractitionersAttending 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 deliveies on the maternity unit
  • Support and teaching of junior medical, nursing staff and medical students
  • Engaging in Continuing Professional Development and Audit as appropriate
  • Engaging with the Trusts 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.

  About us

  At UHSussex (UHSx), diversity is our strength, & we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness & 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, & can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) & a Veteran Aware Trust.

  We treat our patients & staff with the same compassion & empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above & beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our candidate information pack & wellbeing programme,for staff which is extensive & 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 & training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us & throughout your career we will help you to grow & develop.We hope that in choosing UHSx you are choosing a long & happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make & feel valued for all that you do.

  We look forward to receiving your application & the start of your journey with UHSx.

  Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/

  Details

  Date posted

  03 July 2025

  Pay scheme

  Hospital medical and dental staff

  Grade

  Doctor - other

  Salary

  Depending on experience £52,013 - £64,288

  Contract

  Fixed term

  Duration

  12 months

  Working pattern

  Full-time, Part-time

  Reference number

  279-MWWTG - Paeds- ST4+049

  Job locations

  Worthing Hospital

  Lyndhurst Road

  Worthing

  BN11 2DH

  
  

  Job description

  Job 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

  Job description

  Job 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

  • 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

  • Higher Degree relating to paediatrics, education, leadership etc.

  Clinical Skills and Experience

  Essential

  • Foundation programme (or equivalent) plus a minimum of 2 years experience in paediatrics
  • Neonatal airway skills including tracheal intubation
  • Umbilical Line Insertion
  • previous tier 2 level experience in paediatrics

  Desirable

  • 6 months working in a tertiary NICU
  • Cranial Ultrasound

  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

  • Publications
  • Research experience
  • 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
  • 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

  • Higher Degree relating to paediatrics, education, leadership etc.

  Clinical Skills and Experience

  Essential

  • Foundation programme (or equivalent) plus a minimum of 2 years experience in paediatrics
  • Neonatal airway skills including tracheal intubation
  • Umbilical Line Insertion
  • previous tier 2 level experience in paediatrics

  Desirable

  • 6 months working in a tertiary NICU
  • Cranial Ultrasound

  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

  • Publications
  • Research experience
  • 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

  Worthing Hospital

  Lyndhurst Road

  Worthing

  BN11 2DH

  
  

  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

  Worthing Hospital

  Lyndhurst Road

  Worthing

  BN11 2DH

  
  

  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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