University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Fixed Term Specialty Doctor in Community Paediatrics

The closing date is 17 July 2025

Job summary

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 Afterbased 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

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

03 July 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£59,175 to £95,400 a year Per annum - pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

279-MWWTGFTSASCP-511

Job locations

Worthing Hospital

Worthing

BN11 2DH


Job description

Job 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

Job description

Job 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

  • 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

  • Member Royal College Paediatrics and Child Health - MRCPCH
  • Higher Degree

Knowledge

Desirable

  • Breadth of experience in and outside specialty

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

Clinical Skills and Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in a child development centre including undertaking assessments for Autism
  • Understanding of clinical risk management

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
Person Specification

Experience/Qualifications

Essential

  • 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

  • Member Royal College Paediatrics and Child Health - MRCPCH
  • Higher Degree

Knowledge

Desirable

  • Breadth of experience in and outside specialty

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

Clinical Skills and Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in a child development centre including undertaking assessments for Autism
  • Understanding of clinical risk management

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

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

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

Worthing

BN11 2DH


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Lead for Community Paediatrics

Dr Kate Fisher

kate.fisher@nhs.net

01273696955

Details

Date posted

03 July 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£59,175 to £95,400 a year Per annum - pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

279-MWWTGFTSASCP-511

Job locations

Worthing Hospital

Worthing

BN11 2DH


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