Job summary
The Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital is seeking a passionate, experienced (ST4+ or equivalent) Trust Grade Doctor to join our team in Brighton for a fixed term of 12 months from October 2025.
This is a full-time role, including out of hours and on-call responsibilities as part of our bespoke, annualised rota. Candidates shall have the option to work 20% as an educational fellow and/or to work with either our Paediatric Epilepsy or Paediatric Endocrinology team in outpatient clinics as part of their day-time activities. Requests for less-than-full-time work shall be considered.
Shifts shall be split up between our Paediatric Medical Ward, Critical Care Unit, Medical Day-Case Unit, and specialist Children's Emergency Department, with attention given wherever possible, to the particular interests of the successful candidate.
The successful candidate will join our welcoming and dynamic team of 10 middle-grade clinical fellows, plus up to 10 middle-grade paediatric trainee (depending on the particular rotation). Candidates shall have access to the expertise of 19 sub-specialist services run locally from the Royal Alex, plus 4 additional sub-specialist services run in partnership with other hospitals.
Candidates must have completed foundation training (or equivalent) and have a minimum of two further years of paediatric experience. Full MRCPRCH should be held or close to behind held.
A full registration and licence to practice with the GMC is required of all applicants.
Main duties of the job
As a tier 2 Doctor in Paediatrics at The Alex, the post holder is responsible for the following:
Candidate will work closely with our team of Consultant Paediatricians and junior-grade doctors (including foundation year and general-practice trainees,) to deliver high-quality, specialist paediatric care to patients on a day-to-day basis. As a middle-grade clinical fellow, candidate will serve as a critical member of the in-patient care team across a variety of inpatient care locations. They shall assist consultant paediatricians in the supervision and supporting of more junior doctors, and serve as a senior decision maker during out-of-hours shifts.
A successful candidate will illustrate a keen clinical instinct for paediatric cases and the willingness and capability to flex into a variety of clinical settings, depending on the needs of the service.
In addition to the above clinical responsibilities, a successful candidate shall be expected to assist in the education of medical students from Brighton and Sussex Medical School, as well as more junior colleagues.
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.
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.
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.
Person Specification
Experience/ Qualifications
Essential
- oBasic medical degree
- oPostgraduate qualification or appropriate specialist qualification
- oFull GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- oHigher Degree
- oAdvanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent
Desirable
- oDetails of any additional qualifications, accreditation and courses
Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential
- oUnderstanding of clinical risk management
Desirable
- oDetails of relevant post registration experience at ST1-4 Level in the UK
- oDetails of experience in other related specialties at ST1 - 4 Level
Knowledge
Desirable
- oIT skills
- Breadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation and Planning
Essential
- oExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
- oUnderstanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
Desirable
- Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Teaching Skills
Essential
- oEvidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Desirable
- Recognised teaching qualification
Academic and Research
Essential
- oEvidence of participation in audit
Desirable
- oResearch experience
- oPublications Prizes and honours
Career Progression
Essential
- oAppropriate progression of career to date
- ooHave evidence that their present level of achievement and performance is commensurate with the totality of their period of training
- oNot have previously relinquished or been released/removed from a training programme, except under exceptional circumstances
Personal Attributes
Essential
- oEvidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written
Person Specification
Experience/ Qualifications
Essential
- oBasic medical degree
- oPostgraduate qualification or appropriate specialist qualification
- oFull GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- oHigher Degree
- oAdvanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent
Desirable
- oDetails of any additional qualifications, accreditation and courses
Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential
- oUnderstanding of clinical risk management
Desirable
- oDetails of relevant post registration experience at ST1-4 Level in the UK
- oDetails of experience in other related specialties at ST1 - 4 Level
Knowledge
Desirable
- oIT skills
- Breadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation and Planning
Essential
- oExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
- oUnderstanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
Desirable
- Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Teaching Skills
Essential
- oEvidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Desirable
- Recognised teaching qualification
Academic and Research
Essential
- oEvidence of participation in audit
Desirable
- oResearch experience
- oPublications Prizes and honours
Career Progression
Essential
- oAppropriate progression of career to date
- ooHave evidence that their present level of achievement and performance is commensurate with the totality of their period of training
- oNot have previously relinquished or been released/removed from a training programme, except under exceptional circumstances
Personal Attributes
Essential
- oEvidence 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.
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.
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).
