Job summary
The department currently has 15 Consultant Paediatricians (Tier 4) with various special interest. Most work cross site to complement the service provision. A seven-day consultant of the week provides continuity. The week on take starts with handover at the departmental grand round on Wednesday Mid-day.
Tier 3 middle grade rota of 8 SAS and associate specialist with 2 Training posts (ST4-ST5) from KSS HEE deanery.
Tier 2 rota are APNP. They work long days shifts on SSPAU Kipling and some shifts at the EDGH. 3 further trainee APNP will be joining the rota when completing their training later next year.
The post holder will support Tier 1 staff are all trainees currently 1:14 rota. They are foundation year 1 & 2 doctors, GP trainees and ST1-3 paediatric speciality Trainees.
The department provides clinical training for Brighton and Sussex year 4 students during the academic year September to June.
Main duties of the job
This is a Resident Doctor post in General Paediatrics to support the inpatient service, SSPAU & level1 SCBU .
The post holder will support the Rota for 4 months due to gaps in the Rota.
The post holder will be part of a dynamic team of Paediatricians providing general paediatric services to children in East Sussex.
The post holder will be assigned a mentor/ supervisor at the start of the post .
The post holder will participate in the weekly/ monthly teaching activity in General Paediatrics.
The appointee will be based at the Conquest Hospital (the inpatient unit).
About us
We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work
We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people's own homes.
In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated 'Outstanding'. Eastbourne DGH rated 'Good'.
In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Registration
Essential
- Recognised medical qualification
- Higher Diploma (Fellowship or Membership) of specialty college or equivalent
- Full registration with GMC
- Non-UK applicants must possess the IELTS/OET exam before obtaining a GMC licence to practice.
Desirable
- Other higher degree or diploma
Training & Experience
Essential
- Has at least three years' experience in General paediatrics including Neonatal medicine at a middle grade level
- Completed at least four years' full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as a fixed term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty; or shall have equivalent experience and competencies
- Evidence of CPD in General Paediatrics/Community
- Able to work in a multidisciplinary manner
Administration & Management
Essential
- Leadership skills
- Knowledge of the principles of Clinical Governance and appraisal.
- Management skills
Audit, Research & Publications, and Teaching
Essential
- Demonstration of completed audit projects.
- Experience of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
Desirable
- Evidence of clinical research culminating in publications
Personal Skills & Personal Attributes
Essential
- Effective communicator, team player.
- Self-motivated to be able to develop their specialty.
- Ability to adapt to changing roles and clinical practice.
- Flexible, able to cover colleagues
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the post
- Professional attitude towards work
Desirable
- Familiarity with information technology
Person Specification
Qualifications & Registration
Essential
- Recognised medical qualification
- Higher Diploma (Fellowship or Membership) of specialty college or equivalent
- Full registration with GMC
- Non-UK applicants must possess the IELTS/OET exam before obtaining a GMC licence to practice.
Desirable
- Other higher degree or diploma
Training & Experience
Essential
- Has at least three years' experience in General paediatrics including Neonatal medicine at a middle grade level
- Completed at least four years' full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as a fixed term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty; or shall have equivalent experience and competencies
- Evidence of CPD in General Paediatrics/Community
- Able to work in a multidisciplinary manner
Administration & Management
Essential
- Leadership skills
- Knowledge of the principles of Clinical Governance and appraisal.
- Management skills
Audit, Research & Publications, and Teaching
Essential
- Demonstration of completed audit projects.
- Experience of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
Desirable
- Evidence of clinical research culminating in publications
Personal Skills & Personal Attributes
Essential
- Effective communicator, team player.
- Self-motivated to be able to develop their specialty.
- Ability to adapt to changing roles and clinical practice.
- Flexible, able to cover colleagues
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the post
- Professional attitude towards work
Desirable
- Familiarity with information technology
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).
