Job summary Consultant Paediatrician - Up to 10 PA's. Part time applications will be considered. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual to join our child development team based at the Chichester Child Development Centre, West Sussex. The Centreprovides a comprehensive multidisciplinary child development and disability services across the western part of West Sussex (including Arundel, Bognor Regisand Midhurst). This post is suitable for either Community Paediatric or Neurodisability Paediatricians, the clinical role being largely focused on children with neurodisability/neurodevelopmental disorders. The team at Chichester is part of SCFT's wider Child Development Service, consisting of three other CDCs. There are opportunities for joint working and professional development and networking with over 15 consultant paediatric colleagues across the Trust. Main duties of the job This post is also open to paediatric trainees who will be within six months of CCT from date of interview. About us We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex. Our 6,000 staff serve a population of 1.3 million providing essential medical, nursing, and therapeutic care to adults and children. Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community, helping people plan, manage, adapt to changes in their health, supporting avoidable hospital admissions and reducing hospital stay times. We have opportunities for everyone across our wide variety of services including medical, clinical, support and corporate services. Why work for us? Positive 2023 NHS Staff Survey results, scoring highly in compassionate culture & leadership, and staff wellbeing support Variety of working environments across the community, in patients' homes, within our community hospitals and bases across the county Supportive flexible working patterns such as: part time, flexi time, annualised hours, and flexi retirement options Excellent training and development opportunities Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove and Brighton EMBRACE, Disability and Wellbeing,LGBTQIA and Religion Spirituality and Belief staff networks Level 3 accredited Disability Confident Leader, committed to creating inclusive workplaces Veteran Aware Trust, achieving accreditation from Veterans Covenant Healthcare Alliance (VCHA) Located in stunning Sussex, with easy access to the South Downs and the coast Access to a wide range of benefits and discounts for NHS staff Date posted 10 February 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £105,504 to £139,882 a year £105,504 - £139,882 per annum /pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 150-MM1504-PC Job locations Chichester Child Development Service 28-29 Westhampnett Road Chichester PO19 7HH Job description Job responsibilities We offer a friendly, welcoming, supportive and experienced team environment ready to support the development of a newly qualified consultant including encouragement to attend relevant training opportunities, or equally for a more experienced consultant seeking a new challenge. The post holder will be working in a beautiful part of the country, very close to Chichester Harbour, an Area of Outstanding National Beauty, and is in the Cathedral City of Chichester with its renowned theatre and music and arts. There are fast train links to London and Gatwick Airport, and access to good schools locally. Job description Job responsibilities We offer a friendly, welcoming, supportive and experienced team environment ready to support the development of a newly qualified consultant including encouragement to attend relevant training opportunities, or equally for a more experienced consultant seeking a new challenge. The post holder will be working in a beautiful part of the country, very close to Chichester Harbour, an Area of Outstanding National Beauty, and is in the Cathedral City of Chichester with its renowned theatre and music and arts. There are fast train links to London and Gatwick Airport, and access to good schools locally. Person Specification Qualifications and/or Professional Registration Essential Recognised Basic Medical Degree MRCPCH or equivalent Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice Certificate of Completion of Training in Paediatrics or equivalent and Inclusion on the Paediatric Specialist Register (or within 6 months at time of interview) Recognised Child Protection Training (higher level) Desirable Relevant Higher Degree (eg MSc in Community Child Health, MD, PhD) Experience Essential At least two years of Higher Specialty Training in Community Child Health/ Paediatric Neurodisability/ Neurology or equivalent experience Experience in the field of safeguarding / child protection Experience of involvement in a research project and publication or published audit project Desirable Experience of carrying out an audit project Commitment to and experience of under graduate and postgraduate learning and teaching Skills and Knowledge Essential Effective clinical skills Demonstrable management, leadership and motivational skills Ability to manage own time and workload and prioritise clinical work Ability to work successfully in a multi professional/disciplinary team and across organisational boundaries Ability to appraise own performance, demonstrate insight and act on feedback Excellent written and oral communication skills Ability to deal effectively with pressure Thoroughness and attention to detail Excellent interpersonal skills Positive approach to the job planning and appraisal process Understanding of the management skills required to function successfully as a consultant Understanding of and commitment to Good Medical Practice Knowledge of risk management Understanding of the direction of the NHS as it relates to community child health services Knowledge of safeguarding legislation relating to children and young people Evidence of commitment to Service Development Understanding of the role of governance in ensuring high quality care and safe practice Other requirements Essential Able to travel to meet the requirements of the job Person Specification Qualifications and/or Professional Registration Essential Recognised Basic Medical Degree MRCPCH or equivalent Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice Certificate of Completion of Training in Paediatrics or equivalent and Inclusion on the Paediatric Specialist Register (or within 6 months at time of interview) Recognised Child Protection Training (higher level) Desirable Relevant Higher Degree (eg MSc in Community Child Health, MD, PhD) Experience Essential At least two years of Higher Specialty Training in Community Child Health/ Paediatric Neurodisability/ Neurology or equivalent experience Experience in the field of safeguarding / child protection Experience of involvement in a research project and publication or published audit project Desirable Experience of carrying out an audit project Commitment to and experience of under graduate and postgraduate learning and teaching Skills and Knowledge Essential Effective clinical skills Demonstrable management, leadership and motivational skills Ability to manage own time and workload and prioritise clinical work Ability to work successfully in a multi professional/disciplinary team and across organisational boundaries Ability to appraise own performance, demonstrate insight and act on feedback Excellent written and oral communication skills Ability to deal effectively with pressure Thoroughness and attention to detail Excellent interpersonal skills Positive approach to the job planning and appraisal process Understanding of the management skills required to function successfully as a consultant Understanding of and commitment to Good Medical Practice Knowledge of risk management Understanding of the direction of the NHS as it relates to community child health services Knowledge of safeguarding legislation relating to children and young people Evidence of commitment to Service Development Understanding of the role of governance in ensuring high quality care and safe practice Other requirements Essential Able to travel to meet the requirements of the job 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 Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust Address Chichester Child Development Service 28-29 Westhampnett Road Chichester PO19 7HH Employer's website https://www.sussexcommunity.nhs.uk/work-with-us/ (Opens in a new tab)