Job summary This 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 job The 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 us At 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. Date posted 31 March 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 279-MWRSCHPAEDGM446 Job locations RSCH/RACH Eastern Rd Brighton and Hove BN2 5BE Job description Job responsibilities Please see the job description and person specification attached to the advert for further details of the post. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the job description and person specification attached to the advert for further details of the post. Person Specification Experience / Qualifications Essential oBasic medical degree oFRC [specialty - e.g. FRCS, FRCA, etc.] 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 [Specialty] 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) Desirable oHigher Degree Teaching qualification Clinical Skills and Experience Essential oUnderstanding of clinical risk management oPaediatric Skills and experience Desirable oPrevious consultant experience Knowledge Desirable oBreadth of experience in and outside specialty Organisation and Planning Essential oExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teams oUnderstanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints Desirable oEvidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended Teaching Skills Essential oEvidence of an interest and commitment to teaching Desirable oRecognised teaching qualification Academic and Research Essential oEvidence of participation in audit Desirable oResearch experience oPublications oPrizes and honours Career Progression Essential oAppropriate progression of career to date Personal Attributes Essential oEvidence of- Good communication skills both oral and written Additionally Essential oGood references from relevant sources Person Specification Experience / Qualifications Essential oBasic medical degree oFRC [specialty - e.g. FRCS, FRCA, etc.] 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 [Specialty] 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) Desirable oHigher Degree Teaching qualification Clinical Skills and Experience Essential oUnderstanding of clinical risk management oPaediatric Skills and experience Desirable oPrevious consultant experience Knowledge Desirable oBreadth of experience in and outside specialty Organisation and Planning Essential oExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teams oUnderstanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints Desirable oEvidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended Teaching Skills Essential oEvidence of an interest and commitment to teaching Desirable oRecognised teaching qualification Academic and Research Essential oEvidence of participation in audit Desirable oResearch experience oPublications oPrizes and honours Career Progression Essential oAppropriate progression of career to date Personal Attributes Essential oEvidence of- Good communication skills both oral and written Additionally Essential oGood references from relevant sources 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). Employer details Employer name University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279) Address RSCH/RACH Eastern Rd Brighton and Hove BN2 5BE Employer's website https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)