Children's Emergency Department Twilight Consultant

NHS; Brighton; On-site; GBP 105,000 - 140,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Brighton is looking for a Consultant in the Children's Emergency Department. The role includes delivering excellent care, collaborating with a vibrant team, and contributing to teaching. This is a part-time position with a salary range of £105,504 to £139,882 per year, pro rata. Successful candidates will work in a supportive environment committed to professional development.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Wellbeing Programme

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have paediatric emergency medicine skills.
• Understanding of clinical risk management required.
• FRCPCH or its equivalent is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide consistent consultant-delivered care in the paediatric emergency department.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team for service enhancement.
• Contribute to undergraduate teaching at BSMS.

Skills

Paediatric emergency medicine skills

Clinical risk management understanding

Good communication skills

Education

Basic medical degree

FRCPCH or equivalent

Full and specialist registration with the GMC

Job description

Job summary

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.

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 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.

Details Date posted

30 July 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

279-MWCONRACHPAEDSED-514

Job locations

Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital

Brighton

BN2 5BE

Job description Job 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 childrens 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.

Job description Job 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 childrens 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 Essential

• oBasic medical degree
• oFRCPCH[specialty - e.g. FRCS, FRCA, etc.] or its recognised equivalent
• oFull and specialist registration (with a licence to practise) with the GMC or be eligible for registration within six months of the interview. o 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. o 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)

Desirable

• PEM specialisation
• Higher degree
• Teaching Qualification

Clinical Skills & Experience Essential

• oPaediatric emergency medicine skills and experience
• oUnderstanding of clinical risk management

Desirable

• Previous consultant experience

Knowledge Desirable

• oBreadth of experience in and outside specialty

Organistion & Planning Essential

• oExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teams.
• oUnderstanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints

Desirable

• oEvidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended

Teaching Skills Essential

• oEvidence of an interest and commitment to teaching

Desirable

• oRecognised teaching qualification

Academic & Research Essential

• oEvidence of participation in audit

Desirable

• Research experience
• Publications
• Prizes & Honours

Personal Attributes and Career Progression Essential

• oEvidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written
• oAppropriate progression of career to date

Person Specification Experience/Qualifications Essential

• oBasic medical degree
• oFRCPCH[specialty - e.g. FRCS, FRCA, etc.] or its recognised equivalent
• oFull and specialist registration (with a licence to practise) with the GMC or be eligible for registration within six months of the interview. o 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. o 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)

Desirable

• PEM specialisation
• Higher degree
• Teaching Qualification

Clinical Skills & Experience Essential

• oPaediatric emergency medicine skills and experience
• oUnderstanding of clinical risk management

Desirable

• Previous consultant experience

Knowledge Desirable

• oBreadth of experience in and outside specialty

Organistion & Planning Essential

• oExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teams.
• oUnderstanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints

Desirable

• oEvidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended

Teaching Skills Essential

• oEvidence of an interest and commitment to teaching

Desirable

• oRecognised teaching qualification

Academic & Research Essential

• oEvidence of participation in audit

Desirable

• Research experience
• Publications
• Prizes & Honours

Personal Attributes and Career Progression Essential

• oEvidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written
• oAppropriate progression of career to date

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital

Brighton

BN2 5BE

Employer's website

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital

Brighton

BN2 5BE

Employer's website

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)