Job vacancy: Consultant in Acute Paediatric Critical Care Medicine, 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust, Brighton

Job summary

Main area: Paediatrics
Grade: NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Part time - 8 sessions per week
Job ref: 279-MWRSCHPAEDACUTE447

Employer: 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Royal Alexandra Hospital
Town: Brighton
Salary: £105,504 - £139,882 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 21/04/2025 23:59

Consultant in Acute Paediatric Critical Care Medicine

NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

This is an exciting opportunity for new post holders to join the Paediatric Critical Care team at RACH to provide dedicated 24/7 support for the unit as part of the growing team of Paediatric Critical Care / HDU consultants.

Our aim is that these posts will contribute to a team delivering comprehensive clinical commitment, in and out of hours, to our 10-bedded critical care unit. Posts A-C demonstrate our approach towards flexibility of shift pattern and supporting individual interests. Posts A+B are new posts. Post C is a replacement post due to partial retirement

We run a consultant of the week/“hot week” rota. Your HDU “hot week” frequency will be between 1 in 8 to 1 in 12 weeks -depending on which post you apply for. All posts require provision of critical care to the shop-floor cover at a frequency of 1:8 weekends. You will be on site 0900-1700 Saturday and Sunday with non-resident on-call. There is an overall 1 in 8 on-call commitment for non-resident cover beyond 5pm.

All posts are open to working less than full time and there is flexibility in job planning of working days and shifts however all posts must contribute to evenings, weekends and on calls.

We would also be open to discussion with potential candidates to continue or develop specific clinical interests in outpatient provision For example., weekly or fortnightly general paediatric/allergy/respiratory or other sub-speciality clinics. The commitment to OOH evenings and weekends would still need to be covered form within the total job planned Pas and clinic frequency would be worked around these commitments.

Person specification

Experience/Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Basic medical degree
• FRC [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)

Desirable criteria

• Higher Degree
Teaching qualification
• HDU SPIN

Clinical Skills & Experience

Essential criteria

• Paediatric Critical Care Skills and experience
• PICU 6m
• MRCPCH or MRCEM

Desirable criteria

• Previous consultant experience
• APLS/EPALS instructor
• Attending Non-invasive ventilation course

Knowledge

Desirable criteria

• Breadth of experience in and outside specialty

Organisation & Planning

Essential criteria

• Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
• Understanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended

Teaching Skills

Essential criteria

• Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching

Desirable criteria

• Recognised teaching qualification

Academic & Research

Essential criteria

• Evidence of participation in audit

Desirable criteria

Research experience
Publications
Prizes & Honours

Career Progression & Personal Attributes

Essential criteria

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

Important information for applicants:

Please note, the use of AI generated applications will be closely monitored. It is at the managers discretion to reject your application if they feel the majority has been created through the use of AI tools.

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

Further Information

For help with the application process for Nursing vacancies, please email [email protected].

For help with the application process for Non-Nursing vacancies, please email [email protected].

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

Apply online now

Further details / informal visits contact

Name

Catherine Bevan

Job title

Clinical Director

Email address

[email protected]

Telephone number

01273 696955

Additional information

Applicants are invited to visit the hospital or to phone via hospital switchboard on 01273 696955 for informal discussion by arrangement with:

Dr Catherine Bevan, Clinical Director [email protected]

Dr Anne Davidson Consultant Paediatrician [email protected]

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Consultant in Acute Paediatric Critical Care Medicine

NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant

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Knowledge

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Organisation & Planning

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Teaching Skills

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Academic & Research

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