ST4+ Trust Doctor in Paediatrics

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust; Kemp Town Estate; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Sussex is seeking a Trust Grade Doctor to join their team at the Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital in Brighton. This full-time role offers an opportunity to work in various paediatric settings, collaborate with experienced teams, and contribute to patient care. Educational fellow options are available, and flexibility for work-life balance is supported. Interested candidates should have completed foundation training and hold an MRCPRCH qualification.

Benefits

Staff Networks

Wellbeing Programme

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Minimum of two additional years of paediatrics experience required.
• Should hold full MRCPRCH qualification.
• Registered with the GMC to practice.

Responsibilities

• Work in various paediatric units and departments.
• Collaborate with consultants and junior doctors.
• Provide high-quality paediatric care across settings.

Skills

Paediatric experience

Clinical decision-making

Team collaboration

Education

Completed foundation training

Full MRCPRCH

Full registration with GMC

Job description

Overview

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 daytime activities. Requests for less-than-full-time work shall be considered.

Responsibilities

• Shifts split 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 candidate’s particular interests.
• Join a welcoming team of 10 middle-grade clinical fellows, plus up to 10 middle-grade paediatric trainees (depending on rotation).
• 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.
• As a tier 2 Doctor in Paediatrics, 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 multiple inpatient locations and assist consultants in supervising and supporting more junior doctors; act as a senior decision maker during out-of-hours shifts.
• Demonstrate a keen clinical instinct for paediatric cases and flexibility to work across various clinical settings as service needs require.
• Assist in the education of medical students from Brighton and Sussex Medical School, as well as more junior colleagues.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Completed foundation training (or equivalent) with a minimum of two additional years of paediatric experience.
• Full MRCPRCH should be held or closely held.
• Full registration and licence to practice with the GMC.

Additional Information

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we welcome everyone to help us put the Patient First. We offer:

• A range of Staff Networks and buddy support for new members.
• Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and Veteran Aware status.
• A well-established Wellbeing Programme that supports flexible working where possible to support work–life balance.

Our Commitment

As a university trust and leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training to help you grow and develop throughout your career. We aim to provide a long and rewarding career where you can see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.