About this role
Job summary
This is a substantive post following expansion of the department in converting a locum post to a substantive one.
The post will be to join the 7 substantive paediatric surgical consultants on a permanent basis. The post will comprise elective and acute general paediatric surgery and one of the group of surgeons providing the paediatric general and gastrointestinal elective service.
The post holder will ideally have consultant experience as a substantive paediatric general surgeon to enable succession planning at this Tertiary surgical centre and facilitate the acute work. They will provide day to day all round surgical care to patients of the Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital, including participation in a 1 in 6 week attending and on call rota, and participation in the outreach clinic/theatre rota. (see further details in duties of the posts later)
Main duties of the job
This is a substantive post following expansion of the department in converting a locum post to a substantive one. This means that the timetabled programmed activities and department will evolve when further personnel changes occur.
The post will be to join the 7 substantive paediatric surgical consultants on a permanent basis. The post will comprise elective and acute general paediatric surgery and be one of the consultants in the department focusing on delivery of our paediatric gastrointestinal service at the Alex and our network partners.
You will be supported by a team of Consultant Paediatric Anaesthetists, Paediatricians, Neonatologists, Radiologists, gastroenterologists and Pathologists to name a few of our regular collaborative clinical teams.
About us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating.
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 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Job description Job responsibilities
This post will allow us to provide a 1 in 6 on call service with a consultant of the week model in the first instance. Category A supplement applies (5%). This will be subject to review within the department.
The post will provide day-case and inpatient operating lists and outpatient paediatric surgery. The postholder will enable the department to further develop our relationships with East Surrey Hospital, Crawley Hospital, St Richards Hospital, Chailey Heritage School, Eastbourne District General Hospital, Conquest Hospital, Hastings and Worthing Hospital, which are of key strategic importance to our service.
To work as part of the consultant, nursing and directorate team to protect and enhance the reputation of the Alex, and to provide the leading paediatric surgery service in the South East Coast region, delivering outpatient, day case and inpatient care at the Alex and with our network partners
To work collaboratively with other specialties, including neonatology, foetal medicine, radiology, anaesthetics and paediatrics
To participate in the development of regional solutions to all medical and surgical specialties for children and young people
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
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 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
Work effectively with all members of the multidisciplinary team, including the mental health liaison service
Support the development of innovative models of care, including the development of advanced nursing roles
Interviews potentially June 2026
Person Specification
Experience/Qualifications Essential
oBasic medical degree oFRCS or its recognised equivalent ooFull 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 Paediatric Surgery 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
oHigher Degree oTeaching Qualification
Clinical Skills and Experience Essential
oPaediatric Surgical Skills and experience oUnderstanding of clinical risk management oEvidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues. oAn ability to communicate well with patients and staff
Desirable
o5+ years of previous consultant experience
Knowledge Desirable
oBreadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation & 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
Evidence of an interest and committment to teaching Essential
oEvidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Desirable
oRecognised teaching qualification
Academic & Research Essential
oEvidence of participation in audit
Desirable
Research experience oPublications oPrizes and honours
Career Progression Essential
oAppropriate progression of career to date
Personal Attributes Essential
oEvidence 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.
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)