Job summary
- Main area
- Paediatrics
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Trust registrar
- Contract
- 5 months (Fixed Term Until 6 September 2026 only)
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 279-MWPaeds-ST1+WTG-117
- Employer
- University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Worthing Hospital
- Town
- Worthing
- Salary
- £44,170 - £57,397 per annum pro rata
- Closing
- 29/04/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Trust Doctor (ST1+ equivalent) in Paediatrics
NHS Medical & Dental: Trust registrar
Job overview
Two vacancies have arisen for Trust Doctors (ST1 equivalent) in Paediatrics and Neonates based at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust at Worthing Hospital for 6 months to cover deanery vacancies. The posts are available until 6th September 2026 with the possibility to extend beyond this date dependant on ongoing deanery post fill rate. These are full-time/part-time roles including participation in an annualised rota system.
The roles include day to day care of patients in all Paediatric areas including acute inpatient general paediatric ward, Children’s and Young Persons Day Unit, level 1 Neonatal Unit, Postnatal Ward, Paediatric Outpatient Clinic and Delivery Suite. This provides the ideal grounding in Paediatrics for those considering future applications for paediatric specialty training or other specialty training programmes where a significant proportion of their patient group is comprised of children, e.g. primary care or other paediatric subspecialties.
Main duties of the job
The role involves providing care for general paediatric and neonatal patients, including outpatients, child assessment unit cases, rapid referrals, and attending paediatric and neonatal emergencies, all under consultant and middle‑grade supervision. The post holder is expected to participate in CPD, audit, and the Trust’s appraisal and revalidation processes.
Training and education are key components of the post. The doctor will attend specialist clinics to develop subspecialty skills, contribute to departmental teaching, and may take part in Paediatric Life Support training days and related activities.
The post includes deputising for absent colleagues when required and being available for occasional irregular duties essential to maintaining 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
These posts are based in acute paediatrics and contributes to the full shift tier 1 rota. Main duties of the posts include:
• Care of General Paediatric and Neonatal patients under consultant and middle grade supervision
• Attendance at Paediatric and Neonatal emergencies as required
• Care of Paediatric Outpatients under consultant and middle grade supervision
• Care of child assessment unit and rapid access referral patients
• To engage in Continuing Professional Development and audit as appropriate
• To engage with the Trusts appraisal and revalidation process.
The post holder is expected to attend specialist clinics for educational purposes and to develop their own individual specialist skills to further develop their professional skills. The Department has strong sub specialist interests. There is a strong emphasis in the department on training and the post-holder will be expected to develop skills in teaching through participation in the educational programme. There are also opportunities to become involved in the locally run Paediatric Life Support Training Days and other activities.
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 be available for such irregular commitments outside normal rostered duties as are essential for continuity of patient care.
The post holder accepts that they will also perform duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances at the request of the appropriate consultant, in consultation, where practicable, with their colleagues, both senior and junior. While it has been agreed between the professions that they will perform such duties, the Secretary of State stresses that additional commitments arising under this sub-section are exceptions and you should not be required to undertake work of this kind for prolonged periods or on a regular basis.
Please see the job description for further details.
Person specification
Experience/ Qualifications
Essential criteria
- • Basic medical degree
- • Intercalated BSc, BA, MSc involving time taken out from standard 5 year undergraduate medical curriculum
- • Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- • Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent
Desirable criteria
- • Neonatal life support certification from Resuscitation council UK (or equivalent)
- • Experience working in the NHS
Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential criteria
- • Have evidence either current employment in a UKFPO- affiliated foundation programme or 12 months' experience after full GMC registration or equivalent, & evidence of achievement of foundation competences in the 3 years preceding the intended start date from a UKFPO-affiliated foundation programme or equivalent, in line with GMC standards / Good Medical Practice.
- • Understanding of clinical risk management
Desirable criteria
- • Experience in other related specialties
- • Shows aptitude for practical skills, e.g. manual dexterity
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
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
- Julia Fozard
- Job title
- Consultant
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01903205111
- Additional information
none
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
-
Worthing Hospital
Lyndhurst Road
Worthing
BN11 2DH
- Telephone
- 01903 205111 ext 85122
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