Trust Doctor; STequivalent in Paediatrics

Main area Paediatrics Grade NHS Medical & Dental:
Trust Registrar (ST4+) Contract Fixed term: 6 months (2002 T&C) Hours

• Full time
• Part time

Employer University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site St Richards Town Chichester Salary £44,170-£67,610 dependent on experience Closing 16/03/2026 23:59

We are looking to recruit 1 full time or 2 LTFT (0.7 WTE) Trust Doctors to join our Paediatrics team at St Richard's Hospital, as soon as possible for 6 months.

This is a full-time/ part-time role including participation in a full shift rota system.

The successful candidate will work alongside other team members to provide a full shift rota at middle grade level which will involve acute paediatrics and neonates. Candidates must have completed foundation training (or equivalent) and have at least 2 further years of Paediatric experience ideally including 6 months in a tertiary neonatal unit. Full MRCPCH should be held or be close to being held.

Candidates must have full registration and a licence to practice with the GMC.

Candidates will be expected to work together as a team within the Women and Children's Group.

• Managing children admitted to the Paediatric ward under supervision of a Consultant
• Seeing patients referred to the Paediatric Assessment unit and providing support and advice to A &E doctors, General Practitioners
• Attending resuscitation calls in A&E
• Supervising and supporting Tier 1 doctors in patient care in children's ward and assessment unit
• Managing babies on the Neonatal unit under supervision of consultant
• Supervision and supporting Tier 1 doctors in patient care for babies on the neonatal unit and maternity unit
• Attending high risk deliveries on the maternity unit
• Support and teaching of junior medical, nursing staff and medical students
• To engage in Continuing Professional Development and Audit as appropriate
• To engage with the Trusts appraisal and revalidation process 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 perform additional duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances.
• The post holder undertakes, exceptionally, to be available for such irregular commitments outside normal rostered duties as are essential for continuity of patient care.

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.

The post holder will be expected to maintain high standards of clinical care and to engage in departmental education, clinical governance and patient safety initiatives.

Please view the full job description for more information regarding the main responsibilities.

• Success in MRCPCH Part I or appropriate specialist qualification
• Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
• Advanced Life Support and Neonatal Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent
• Success at MRCPH Part II

• Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge & judgement. Potential to develop excellent diagnostic skills
• Evidence of achievement of Foundation competences from a UKFPO affiliated Foundation Programme or equivalent by time of appointment in line with GMC standards/ Good Medical Practice.
• Achievement of competences in general paediatrics and neonatology outlined in the Paediatric Curriculum for Level 2 training by the time of application
• Successful completion of APLS and NLS or equivalent
• Successful…