Job summary
We are recruiting for a 6PA substantive Consultant Community Paediatrician to be based at the Child Development Centre Worthing Hospital with an earliest start date of May 2026. As a Consultant in Community Paediatrics the candidate will be responsible for delivering high quality paediatric assessment and care to children and young people within the Worthing, Adur and Chanctonbury areas.
We are looking for an engaging and enthusiastic professional, who is fully committed to the ideals of the RCPCH and the values of our UHSussex Trust. Potential candidates should be keen to drive forward standards and work with a motivated multidisciplinary team including consultants, junior doctors, psychologist, nurses, therapists, dieticians and other members of tertiary specialist services either within the Trust or from Tertiary referral centres.
We encourage candidates who may be interested in this post to make contact and arrange a visit to see the department, meet our team, and ask any questions you may have to fully understand the role.
Main duties of the job
This is a 6PA replacement post following the retirement of a colleague. The team has a flexible approach to the delivery of services and the applicant is encouraged to discuss potential areas of interest they may wish to develop.
There is no out of hours on call commitment.
The post-holder will join a department of established consultants. The team have a variety of complimentary special interests and works closely with the general paediatricians on both the Worthing and Chichester sites through a range of joint educational and governance activities. Following the merger with Brighton, there is increasing cross site integration.
The successful candidate will join a team that has a highly engaged workforce with a strong track record of quality and safety.
About us
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 abuddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Candidate Pack
Job description
Job responsibilities
Will be expected to develop a lead specialist role in collaboration with colleagues.
Will undertake neurodisability and neurodevelopmental assessments with the multidisciplinary team in the Child Development Centre
Will attend the weekly Child Development Team meeting
Will conduct medical examination of children as part of a safeguarding investigation at the request of social services and police of children suspected of being abused
Will conduct medical assessments of Children We Care For
Will provide medical advice for Education, Health and Care Plans
Will attend Case Conferences and multi-disciplinary reviews as appropriate.
Will provide specialist advice to GPs and other health professionals on neurodisability, safeguarding and signposting children to appropriate services in the community.
Will contribute to the medical teaching programmes at undergraduate and post graduate levels including teaching and training for Community Child Health staff, Hospital staff, Nursing staff, Teachers, Social Workers and other professionals as requested
Will participate in medical and clinical audit
Will work closely with Commissioners identifying child health needs in the population
This post does not include acute on-call but it is expected that the postholder will take part in a working hours child protection rota.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Will be expected to develop a lead specialist role in collaboration with colleagues.
Will undertake neurodisability and neurodevelopmental assessments with the multidisciplinary team in the Child Development Centre
Will attend the weekly Child Development Team meeting
Will conduct medical examination of children as part of a safeguarding investigation at the request of social services and police of children suspected of being abused
Will conduct medical assessments of Children We Care For
Will provide medical advice for Education, Health and Care Plans
Will attend Case Conferences and multi-disciplinary reviews as appropriate.
Will provide specialist advice to GPs and other health professionals on neurodisability, safeguarding and signposting children to appropriate services in the community.
Will contribute to the medical teaching programmes at undergraduate and post graduate levels including teaching and training for Community Child Health staff, Hospital staff, Nursing staff, Teachers, Social Workers and other professionals as requested
Will participate in medical and clinical audit
Will work closely with Commissioners identifying child health needs in the population
This post does not include acute on-call but it is expected that the postholder will take part in a working hours child protection rota.
Person Specification
Experience/Qualification
Essential
- Basic Medical Degree
- MRCPCH or appropriate specialist qualification
- FRC/MRC Community Paediatrics, paediatric Neurodisability. or its recognised equivalent.
- Full and specialist registration (with a licence to practise) with the GMC or be eligible for registration within six months of the interview. o If you trained in the UK, you must also have a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Community Paediatrics or be within six months of receiving it by the interview date. o If you trained outside the UK, you must provide evidence that your qualifications are equivalent to the UK CCT. (Equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
Desirable
Clinical Skills & Experience
Essential
- Relevant post registration experience
- Appropriate acute general paediatric clinical skills
- Child Safeguarding Level 3
Desirable
- Experience in other related specialities
- Training in a standardised development tool
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 / courses attended
Teaching skills
Essential
- Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Desirable
- Recognised teaching qualification
Academic & Research
Essential
- Evidence of participation in audit
Desirable
- Research experience
- Publications
- Prizes and honours
Career progression
Essential
- Appropriate progression of career to date
Knowledge
Essential
- Appropriate level of clinical knowledge/up to date
- Knowledge and use of evidence based practice
Desirable
- Breadth of experience in and outside speciality
Person Specification
Experience/Qualification
Essential
- Basic Medical Degree
- MRCPCH or appropriate specialist qualification
- FRC/MRC Community Paediatrics, paediatric Neurodisability. or its recognised equivalent.
- Full and specialist registration (with a licence to practise) with the GMC or be eligible for registration within six months of the interview. o If you trained in the UK, you must also have a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Community Paediatrics or be within six months of receiving it by the interview date. o If you trained outside the UK, you must provide evidence that your qualifications are equivalent to the UK CCT. (Equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
Desirable
Clinical Skills & Experience
Essential
- Relevant post registration experience
- Appropriate acute general paediatric clinical skills
- Child Safeguarding Level 3
Desirable
- Experience in other related specialities
- Training in a standardised development tool
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 / courses attended
Teaching skills
Essential
- Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Desirable
- Recognised teaching qualification
Academic & Research
Essential
- Evidence of participation in audit
Desirable
- Research experience
- Publications
- Prizes and honours
Career progression
Essential
- Appropriate progression of career to date
Knowledge
Essential
- Appropriate level of clinical knowledge/up to date
- Knowledge and use of evidence based practice
Desirable
- Breadth of experience in and outside speciality
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).
