Children's Emergency Department Twilight Consultant

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust; Brighton; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Sussex is looking for a Children's Emergency Department Twilight Consultant in Brighton. This role focuses on delivering consultant-led care during peak hours and involves collaboration with other specialties as well as teaching responsibilities. The ideal candidate should have the relevant paediatric emergency medicine skills and a commitment to excellence in patient care. This position offers opportunities for personal and professional development within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Extensive Wellbeing Programme

Support for flexible working

Qualifications

• FRCPCH or its recognised equivalent required.
• Full and specialist GMC registration or eligibility within six months.
• Teaching qualifications and commitment required.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultant-delivered care in paediatric emergency department.
• Collaborate with other specialties and staff.
• Engage in teaching of medical students.

Skills

Paediatric emergency medicine skills

Good communication skills

Education

FRCPCH or recognised equivalent

Full and specialist registration with GMC

Teaching Qualification

Job description

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University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust

Location:

Brighton, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job overview

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

This role is designed to increase the provision of consultant-delivered care in the Children’s Emergency Department during peak hours over weekends.

Working as part of a busy and vibrant team, you will lead on the delivery of excellent care within the paediatric emergency department,

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

Main duties of the job

This role is designed to increase the provision of consultant-delivered care in the Children’s Emergency Department during peak hours over weekends.

These posts are suitable for consultants with an interest in Paediatric Emergency Medicine / Acute Paediatrics from either a Paediatric or Emergency Medicine background. The role will complement the existing team of 9 regular Children’s Emergency Department consultants.

Working as part of a busy and vibrant team, you will lead on the delivery of excellent care within the paediatric emergency department.

Two types of post

The post is 1.99PA (1.75DCC; 0.25 SPA) and it is anticipated this will consist of working the equivalent of 1 in 8 weekends (Friday, Saturday and Sunday 3pm-2am).

The post is 1.68PA (1.44DCC; 0.24 SPA) and it is anticipated this will consist of working the equivalent of 1 in 10 weekends (Friday, Saturday and Sunday 3pm-2am).

Rotas and job planning occur on the HealthRota platform allowing flexibility in rostering of shifts and the potential to self rota.

Working for our organisation

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 ourWellbeing 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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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 they will also perform duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances at the request of the appropriate consultant, in consultation, where practicable, with their colleagues, both senior and junior. While it has been agreed between the professions that they will perform such duties, the Secretary of State stresses that additional commitments arising under this sub-section are exceptions and you should not be required to undertake work of this kind for prolonged periods or on a regular basis.

Person specification

Experience/Qualifications

• • FRCPCH[specialty - e.g. FRCS, FRCA, etc.] or its recognised equivalent
• • Full and specialist registration (with a licence to practise) with the GMC or be eligible for registration within six months of the interview. • If you trained in the UK, you must also have a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in [Paediatrics] or be within six months of receiving it by the interview date. • If you trained outside the UK, you must provide evidence that your qualifications are equivalent to the UK CCT. (Equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
• Teaching Qualification

Clinical Skills & Experience

• • Paediatric emergency medicine skills and experience
• • Understanding of clinical risk management

Knowledge

• • Breadth of experience in and outside specialty

Organistion & Planning

• • Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams.
• • Understanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
• • Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended

Teaching Skills

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

Academic & Research

• • Evidence of participation in audit
• Research experience
• Publications

Personal Attributes and Career Progression

• • Evidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written
• • Appropriate progression of career to date

Important information for applicants:

A Note on AI Use in Applications
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Closing Adverts Early: In the event of exceptional interest, we may close adverts earlier than specified.

Some of our adverts are capped for a limited number of applications; therefore, the advert will close once the cap has been reached. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in the position to prevent you from missing out on applying for the opportunity.

Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.

DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check . We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.

Skilled Worker Visa: Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for the roles that meet the Visa and Immigrations eligibility criteria. For further information please visit the gov.uk website searching for Skilled Worker. It is your responsibility as the applicant to ensure that you meet this criteria.

UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications