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Go back University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279) Consultant Paediatrician in General MedicineThe closing date is 02 July 2025This is an exciting opportunity for the new post holders to join the expanding general paediatric Consultant of the Week team. The Alex is the only dedicated children's hospital on the South East coast, and as such the role provides the chance to work closely with a wide team of peers, providing tertiary care to children and young people up to the age of 17 years old, living in Brighton and Hove, East and West Sussex and East Surrey areas. All posts are open to working less than full time and there is flexibility in job planning of working days and shifts however all posts must contribute to evenings and weekends and on calls. We welcome questions, and are happy to arrange visits should you wish to discuss this opportunity further. Main duties of the jobThe successful applicant would join a core team of consultants who work on the Consultant of the week (COW) rota. The role would primarily cover the ward as a consultant of the week model working on a 1 in 12 or 1 in 8 weeks with 1 in 12 weekends covering approximately 29 beds across two clinical ward areas 1: 12 with prospective cover (Category B) There would be weekly clinics in the non-COW weeks and a commitment with new and follow up patients. There is a potential to develop other speciality interest in particular areas such as epilepsy or allergy About usAt UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. 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 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourWellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and 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 and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do. We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex. Job responsibilitiesPlease see the job description and person specification attached to the advert for further details of the post. Person SpecificationExperience / QualificationsoMRCPCH or its recognised equivalent. oFull and specialist registration (with a licence to practise) with the GMC or be eligible for registration within six months of the interview. oIf you trained in the UK, you must also have a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Paediatric or be within six months of receiving it by the interview date. oIf 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) oHigher Degree oTeaching qualification Clinical Skills and ExperienceoUnderstanding of clinical risk management oPaediatric Skills and experience KnowledgeoBreadth of experience in and outside specialty Organisation and PlanningoExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teams oUnderstanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints oEvidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended Teaching SkillsoEvidence of an interest and commitment to teaching oRecognised teaching qualification Academic and ResearchoEvidence of participation in audit oResearch experience oPublications oPrizes and honours oAppropriate progression of career to date Personal AttributesoEvidence of- Good communication skills both oral and written AdditionallyoGood references from relevant sources Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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. University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)#J-18808-Ljbffr