ST4+ Trust Doctor in Paediatrics

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279); Brighton; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Brighton is seeking an experienced ST4+ Trust Doctor in Paediatrics for a 12-month fixed-term role. Responsibilities include delivering high-quality care in various settings and opportunities for education. Candidates must possess full GMC registration and have significant paediatric experience. This role offers flexibility and supports work-life balance.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Wellbeing Programme for staff

Access to sub-specialist services

Qualifications

• Completed foundation training or equivalent.
• Minimum of 6 months experience in the NHS.
• At least 3 further years of paediatric experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality paediatric care as part of a team.
• Assist in the education of medical students and junior colleagues.

Skills

Clinical risk management

Teaching commitment

Good communication skills

Education

Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice

Higher Degree

Advanced Life Support Certificate

Job description

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

ST4+ Trust Doctor in Paediatrics

The closing date is 01 December 2025

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 12 months from October 2025. This is a full‑time role, including 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 shall be split up between our Paediatric Medical Ward, Critical Care Unit, Medical Day‑Case Unit, and specialist Children’s Emergency Department, with attention given wherever possible, to the particular interests of the successful candidate.

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

Candidates must have completed foundation training (or equivalent) and have a minimum of 6 months experience in the NHS and at least 3 further years of paediatric experience. Full MRCPRCH should be held or close to held. A full registration and licence to practice with the GMC is required of all applicants.

Main duties of the job

As a tier 2 Doctor in Paediatrics at The Alex, the post holder is responsible for the following:

• Work closely with our team of Consultant Paediatricians and junior‑grade doctors (including foundation year and general‑practice trainees) to deliver high‑quality, specialist paediatric care to patients on a day‑to‑day basis.
• Serve as a critical member of the in‑patient care team across a variety of inpatient care locations, assisting consultant paediatricians in the supervision and supporting of more junior doctors, and serving as a senior decision maker during out‑of‑hours shifts.
• Illustrate a keen clinical instinct for paediatric cases and the willingness and capability to 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.

About us

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. 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 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance – because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Job responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of clinical care and engage in departmental education, clinical governance and patient safety initiatives.
• Continue to meet the required experience and qualifications listed in the Person Specification.

Person Specification

Experience / Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
• Higher Degree
• Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent
• Details of any additional qualifications, accreditation and courses

Clinical Skills and Experience

• Understanding of clinical risk management
• Details of relevant post registration experience at ST1‑4 Level in the UK
• Details of experience in other related specialties at ST1‑4 Level

Knowledge

• Breadth of experience in and outside specialty

Organisation and Planning

• Experience and ability to work in multi‑professional teams
• Understanding of NHS, Clinical Governance and resource constraints
• Evidence of managerial skills: achievements, courses attended

Teaching Skills

• Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
• Recognised teaching qualification

Academic and Research

• Evidence of participation in audit
• Research experience
• Publications, prizes and honours
• Appropriate progression of career to date
• Evidence that current level of achievement and performance is commensurate with the totality of training period
• Not have previously relinquished or been released/removed from a training programme, except under exceptional circumstances

Personal Attributes

• Evidence of good communication skills, both oral and written

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.