Job summary
Fixed Term Consultant Paediatrics - Endocrine & Diabetes

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

A chance to join a close-knit, busy and vibrant team at the Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital, as an important addition to the endocrine and Diabetes team. This post will complement the existing 3 consultants, and play a part in the service expansion, along with the planned addition of a CNS.

The aim is to establish a long term sustainable Endocrine and Diabetes department, striving to meet full national standards of care for Endocrine in near future, and continuing to achieve BPT for Diabetes and meeting all 7 care processes for NPDA yearly.

Main duties of the job
The start date of the post is as soon as possible within notice periods.

The post holder will:

• general paediatric endocrinology and diabetes services; to the RACH/UHS NHS Foundation Trust
• participate in clinical and other service activities with the object of ensuring a high standard of patient care
• take an active part in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training
• contribute to the management of the clinical service and service development
• be medically qualified and maintain GMC specialist registration and hold a licence to practice
• develop and maintain the competencies required to carry out the duties required of the post.
• ensure prompt attendance at agreed direct clinical care Programmed Activities.
• ensure patients are involved in decisions about their care and to respond to their views.

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
An opportunity to join a close-knit, busy and vibrant team at the Royal Alexandra Childrens Hospital, as an important addition to the endocrine and Diabetes team. This Fixed Term Consultant post will complement the existing 3 consultants, and play a part in the service expansion, along with the planned addition of a CNS.

The Department of Paediatric Endocrine and Diabetes is seeking a Consultant to join their dynamic, enthusiastic and forward-thinking endocrine and diabetes team.

The team currently consists of Dr Dunia Ismail (Clinical Lead for Endocrinology & Diabetes), Dr Rooha Gauri(Endocrinology and Diabetes) and Dr Claire Snowden (General Paediatrics and Diabetes) and a multidisciplinary Diabetes team made of 3WTE CNS, 2WTE Dietician and 1WTE , with 1 WTE coordinator.

These posts will contribute to the consultant-led care provided in the Childrens outpatient and inpatient department for endocrinology and diabetes.

There is an OOH rota for Diabetes as a current 1:5 which would become a 1:6 with consultants and CNS team, and the consultants are always back up when a CNS is on call.

The aim is to establish a long term sustainable Endocrine and Diabetes department, striving to meet full national standards of care for Endocrine in near future, and continuing to achieve BPT for Diabetes and meeting all 7 care processes for NPDA yearly.

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.

Please see the job description and person specification attached to the advert for further details of the post.

Potential interview August 2026

Person Specification
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

Academic & Research
Essential

• oEvidence of participation in audit

Desirable

• Research experience
• Publications
• Prizes & Honours

Career Progression & Personal Attributes
Essential

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

Experience/ Qualifications
Essential

• Basic medical degree
• MRCPCH 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. o If you trained in the UK, you must also have a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Paediatrics (Endocrinology & Diabetes 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

• Higher Degree
• Additional post-graduate qualifications, e.g. MD/ PhD/MSc
• Additional sub-specialty
• Training in Paediatric Endocrinology /Diabetes

Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential

• Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in all acute paediatrics and paediatric endocrinology and diabetes.
• Understanding of clinical risk management

Desirable

• Previous experience in Paediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes at consultant level

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).