Consultant Paediatrician in Emergency Medicine

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Main area Paediatrics Grade NHS Medical & Dental:
Consultant Contract 12 months (Fixed term from 27 April 2026 until 8 January 27. Covering maternity leave) Hours Part time - 8 sessions per week Job
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Employer University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Royal Alexandra Hospital Town Brighton Salary £109,725 - £145,478 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 16/02/2026 23:59

Fixed Term Consultant Paediatrician in Emergency Medicine - From 27th April 2026 until 8 January 2027 - Covering maternity leave

An exciting opportunity to join a growing team in a modern, stand-alone Children’s Emergency Department by the sea in the Southeast of England.

Working as part of a busy and vibrant team, you will lead on the delivery of excellent care within the paediatric emergency department, in a fixed term 8 PA post, covering parental leave, to complement the existing Children’s Emergency Department Consultant Team.

This post will contribute to the consultant-led care provided in the Children’s emergency Department and to increased consultant presence at weekends.

The post is 8 PA with flexibility regarding shift pattern. There is a commitment to provide shop‑floor care 1:6 weekends.

This fixed term 8 PA post will contribute to the work of a team paediatricians providing consultant delivered and supervised care in the paediatric emergency department.

There is currently a rolling rota to provide:

• A consultant delivered service h in CED 7 days a week
• On call out of hours covering CED
• Consultant cover in our newly opened Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) unit  Monday-Friday.

The new posts could include the opportunity to rotate though the below clinical areas if desired:

• The paediatric Burns service at Queen Victoria Hospital, East Grinstead
• The child protection medical service

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.

• To provide consistently excellent consultant delivered and supervised care in the paediatric emergency department
• To work as part of the consultant, nursing and directorate team to protect and enhance the reputation of the Alex, leading its development as the children’s hospital for the South East Coast region.
• To work collaboratively with other specialties
• To contribute to undergraduate teaching of medical students at BSMS
• To provide high quality postgraduate teaching and experience to doctors, nurses and allied health professionals in training
• To support junior doctors in clinical and educational supervisor roles
• To ensure our personal and organisational responsibility for safeguarding children and young people is honoured effectively
• To ensure our personal and organisational responsibility for the delivery of safe and high quality services for children, responsive to the needs of them and their families, is honoured effectively
• To contribute to the delivery of services which are financially responsible and efficient
• To work with the Academic Department of Paediatrics and BSMS to establish a respected research programme and presence in national and international peer reviewed journals and meetings
• Work effectively with all members of the multidisciplinary team, including the CAMHS liaison service
• To support the development of innovative models of care, including the development of advanced nursing roles

The department is committed to ensuring all consultants are treated equally and fairly.

The post holder accepts that…