Job overview

We are recruiting a full time 10 PA Consultant Paediatrician with expertise in Cardiology to join our existing team of 12 highly engaged and collaborative colleagues based at St Richards Hospital. A specialist interest in Cardiology is essential.

The successful candidate will join our team of Consultants to provide high quality acute and outpatient Paediatric and level 1 Neonatal services with strong links to regional tertiary services. The post includes a combination of resident tier 2 and non-resident traditional Consultant on call.

We welcome informal visits from interested candidates to come and meet the team and answer any questions you may have.  

Applicants must be on the GMC Specialist Register.

Main duties of the job

This post provides an exciting opportunity to lead a DGH Paediatric cardiology service with support from colleagues within the trust and strong links with the local tertiary cardiology service in Southampton. 

The role includes participation in the Consultant of the week rota where you will lead the MDT to provide care to Paediatric inpatients across our Paediatric, CAU, level 1 NNU and postnatal ward areas. You will undertake outpatient clinics in Cardiology and General Paediatrics. 

Out of hours commitments include traditional non-resident Consultant on call with a frequency of 1:19 and Resident on call working including 26 nights per year and 3  long day weekends on the tier 2 rota. There may be some flexibility possible in the pattern of resident on call night working to suit individual preferences. 

St Richard’s hosts medical students and trainees from the KSS deanery and a variety of medical schools providing opportunities for development and training in education and clinical supervision. 

Research and Innovation are a major strategic priority at UHSussex and we welcome candidates with an interest in this area. 

We have a strong focus on multidisciplinary working and good communication skills and team working are essential.

Working for our organisation

At UHSussex, 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 UHSussex.

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