Trust Doctor; STequivalent in Paediatrics

Trust Doctor (ST4+ equivalent) in Paediatrics

The Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital is seeking a passionate, experienced (ST4+ or equivalent), Trust Grade Doctor to join our team in Brighton for a fixed term of 6 months. There is a full‑time role and a 60% role which includes out of hours and on‑call responsibilities as part of our bespoke, annualised rota. Candidates shall have the option to work 20% as an educational fellow and/or to work with either our Paediatric Epilepsy or Paediatric Endocrinology team in outpatient clinics as part of their day‑time activities.

Requests for less‑than‑full‑time work shall be considered.

Shifts will be split between the Paediatric Medical Ward, Critical Care Unit, Medical Day‑Case Unit, and the specialist Children’s Emergency Department, with attention given, wherever possible, to the particular interests of the successful candidate.

The successful candidate will join a welcoming and dynamic team of 10 middle‑grade clinical fellows and up to 10 middle‑grade paediatric trainees (depending on the rotation). Candidates will have access to the expertise of 19 sub‑specialist services run locally from the Royal Alex, plus 4 additional sub‑specialist services run in partnership with other hospitals.

Candidates must have completed foundation training (or equivalent) and have a minimum of two further years of paediatric experience. Full MRCP(UK) should be held or be close to completion. A full registration and licence to practice with the GMC is required.

• Work closely with Consultant Paediatricians and junior‑grade doctors to deliver high‑quality, specialist paediatric care on a day‑to‑day basis.
• Serve as a critical member of the in‑patient care team across a variety of inpatient care locations.
• Assist consultant paediatricians in supervising and supporting more junior doctors, and act as a senior decision‑maker during out‑of‑hours shifts.
• Flex into a variety of clinical settings, depending on the needs of the service.
• Assist in the education of medical students from Brighton and Sussex Medical School, as well as more junior colleagues.

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practice.
• Higher degree (e.g. MSc, PhD) preferred.
• Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent.
• At least 6 months experience in the NHS.
• Post‑registration experience at ST1‑4 level in the UK.
• Experience in relevant specialties at ST1‑4 level.
• Understanding of clinical risk management.
• Working knowledge of NHS, clinical governance, and resource constraints.
• Evidence of managerial or teaching skills.
• Evidence of audit participation, research experience, publications, or other academic achievements.

• Good communication skills, both oral and written.
• Commitment to teaching.
• Ability to work in multi‑professional teams.
• Commitment to patient safety and quality care.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

We are a Disability Confident Employer (Level
3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

Closing date:
16 March 2026