Job summary A vacancy has arisen for three Trust Doctor (ST1 equivalent) posts in Paediatrics and Neonates based at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust at Worthing Hospital. Two posts are of 6 months duration to cover a deanery vacancies. One of these posts is based in acute general paediatrics. The other post is based in community paediatrics during the normal working day with on calls worked within acute paediatrics at Worthing hospital.The third post is of 4 months duration to cover a GP training vacancy in acute paediatrics. All three posts cover on calls on the same rota and have the same on call frequency (see provisional timetable for on call commitments). These roles include day to day care of patients in all Paediatric areas including the acute inpatient general paediatric ward, Children's and Young Persons day Unit, Level 1 neonatal unit, postnatal ward, delivery suite and General and Specialty paediatric outpatient clinics. This provides the ideal grounding in Paediatrics for those considering future application to Paediatric specialty training or for those considering applications to other Paediatric specialties or Primary Care Main duties of the job This post is based in acute paediatrics that contributes to the full shift rota. Main duties of post include: Care of General Paediatric and Neonatal patients under consultant and middle grade supervisionAttendance at Paediatric and Neonatal emergencies as requiredCare of Paediatric Outpatients under consultant and middle grade supervisionCare of child assessment unit and rapid referral patientsTo engage in Continuing Professional Development and audit as appropriateTo 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 and regular paedaitric local subspecialty and visiting tertiary clinics are held in Worthing. 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. About us Please see the attached Job description 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. Date posted 26 February 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Doctor - other Salary £41,750 to £54,468 a year Per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 6 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 279-MWWTG-PAEDS-ST1-3-012 Job locations Worthing Hospital Lyndhurst Road Worthing BN11 2DH Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details of the role and responsibilities Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details of the role and responsibilities Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential Basic medical degree oIntercalated 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 Clinical Experience Essential oHave evidence either current employment in a UKFPO- affiliated foundation programme or 12 months' experience after full GMC registration or equivalent, and evidence of achievement of foundation competences in the three years preceding the intended start date from a UKFPO-affiliated foundation programme or equivalent, in line with GMC standards / Good Medical Practice. oUnderstanding of clinical risk management o18 months' or less experience in Paediatrics (not including Foundation modules) by time of intended start date Desirable oExperience in other related specialties oShows aptitude for practical skills, e.g. manual dexterity Knowledge Desirable Breadth of experience in and outside specialty Organisation and Planning Essential Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams Understanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints. Desirable Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended Academic and Research Essential Evidence of participation in audit Desirable Research Publications Prizes and Honours Career progression & Personal Attributes Essential Appropriate progression of career to date oEvidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential Basic medical degree oIntercalated 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 Clinical Experience Essential oHave evidence either current employment in a UKFPO- affiliated foundation programme or 12 months' experience after full GMC registration or equivalent, and evidence of achievement of foundation competences in the three years preceding the intended start date from a UKFPO-affiliated foundation programme or equivalent, in line with GMC standards / Good Medical Practice. oUnderstanding of clinical risk management o18 months' or less experience in Paediatrics (not including Foundation modules) by time of intended start date Desirable oExperience in other related specialties oShows aptitude for practical skills, e.g. manual dexterity Knowledge Desirable Breadth of experience in and outside specialty Organisation and Planning Essential Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams Understanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints. Desirable Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended Academic and Research Essential Evidence of participation in audit Desirable Research Publications Prizes and Honours Career progression & Personal Attributes Essential Appropriate progression of career to date oEvidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written 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 Worthing Hospital Lyndhurst Road Worthing BN11 2DH Employer's website https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)