Job summary
- Main area
- Paediatrics
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Trust Registrar (ST4+)
- Contract
- Fixed term: 6 months (2002 T&C)
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 279-MWPAEDS-SRH-ST4+089
- Employer
- University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- St Richards
- Town
- Chichester
- Salary
- £44,170-£67,610 dependent on experience
- Closing
- 16/03/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Trust Doctor (ST4+ equivalent) in Paediatrics
NHS Medical & Dental: Trust Registrar (ST4+)
Job overview
We are looking to recruit 1 full time or 2 LTFT (0.7 WTE) Trust Doctors to join our Paediatrics team at St Richard's Hospital, as soon as possible for 6 months.
This is a full-time/ part-time role including participation in a full shift rota system.
The successful candidate will work alongside other team members to provide a full shift rota at middle grade level which will involve acute paediatrics and neonates. Candidates must have completed foundation training (or equivalent) and have at least 2 further years of Paediatric experience ideally including 6 months in a tertiary neonatal unit. Full MRCPCH should be held or be close to being held.
Candidates must have full registration and a licence to practice with the GMC.
Candidates will be expected to work together as a team within the Women and Children's Group.
Main duties of the job
This post holder essentially covers Acute Paediatric unit and Neonatal unit at a Middle grade level. The post holder is responsible for the following:
Managing children admitted to the Paediatric ward under supervision of a Consultant- Seeing patients referred to the Paediatric Assessment unit and providing support and advice to A &E doctors, General Practitioners
- Attending resuscitation calls in A&E
- Supervising and supporting Tier 1 doctors in patient care in children's ward and assessment unit
- Managing babies on the Neonatal unit under supervision of consultant
- Supervision and supporting Tier 1 doctors in patient care for babies on the neonatal unit and maternity unit
- Attending high risk deliveries on the maternity unit
- Support and teaching of junior medical, nursing staff and medical students
- To engage in Continuing Professional Development and Audit as appropriate
- To engage with the Trusts appraisal and revalidation process so far as is consistent with the proper discharge of duties the post holder undertakes to deputise from time to time for absent colleagues.
The post holder undertakes, exceptionally, to perform additional duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances.
The post holder undertakes, exceptionally, to be available for such irregular commitments outside normal rostered duties as are essential for continuity of patient care.
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 a buddy to help new members settle in.
We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Detailed job description and main 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 regarding the main responsibilities.
Person specification
Experience/ Qualifications
Essential criteria
- • Basic medical degree
- • Success in MRCPCH Part I or appropriate specialist qualification
- • Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- • Advanced Life Support and Neonatal Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent
Desirable criteria
- • Success at MRCPH Part II
Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential criteria
- • Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge & judgement. Potential to develop excellent diagnostic skills
- • Evidence of achievement of Foundation competences from a UKFPO affiliated Foundation Programme or equivalent by time of appointment in line with GMC standards/ Good Medical Practice.
- • Achievement of competences in general paediatrics and neonatology outlined in the Paediatric Curriculum for Level 2 training by the time of application
- • Successful completion of APLS and NLS or equivalent
- • Successful completion of Safeguarding children: Recognition & response in Child Protection or equivalent
Desirable criteria
- • Shows aptitude for practical skills, e.g. hand-eye co-ordination, dexterity
- • Previous tier 2 level NHS experience in Paediatrics.
Knowledge
Desirable criteria
- • Breadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation and Planning
Essential criteria
- • Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
- • Understanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
Desirable criteria
- • Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Teaching Skills
Essential criteria
- • Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Desirable criteria
- • Recognised teaching qualification
Academic and Research
Essential criteria
- • Evidence of participation in audit
Desirable criteria
- • Research experience
- • Publications
- • Prizes and honours
Career Progression
Essential criteria
- Appropriate progression of career to date
- Have evidence that their present level of achievement and performance is commensurate with the totality of their period of training
- Not have previously relinquished or been released/removed from a training programme, except under exceptional circumstances
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
- • Evidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Dr Emily Charkin
- Job title
- Consultant/Clinical Director
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01243 788122
- Additional information
Julia Fozard
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
-
Worthing Hospital
Lyndhurst Road
Worthing
BN11 2DH
- Telephone
- 01903 205111 ext 85122
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