Trust Doctor; STequivalent in Paediatrics

Trust Doctor (ST4+ equivalent) in Paediatrics

The closing date is 16 March 2026

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.

This post holder essentially covers the Acute Paediatric unit and Neonatal unit at a Middle grade level. The post holder is responsible for the following:

• 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 the children's ward and assessment unit
• Managing babies on the neonatal unit under supervision of a 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 Trust’s 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 competencies from a UKFPO affiliated Foundation Programme or equivalent by time of appointment in line with GMC standards / Good Medical Practice
• Achievement of competencies 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 completion of Safeguarding children:
  Recognition & response in child protection or equivalent
• Previous tier 2 level NHS experience in paediatrics

• Breadth of experience in and outside specialty

• Experience and ability to…