Job summaryJoin one of the South East's most vibrant paediatric centres as a Trust Doctor (ST1-3) at the Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital. You'll be part of a dynamic, supportive team committed to excellent clinical care, collaboration and continuous learning.
This role offers an ideal foundation for doctors aiming to enter paediatric training, strengthen acute care skills or explore subspecialties. You'll gain broad clinical exposure within a modern, forward-thinking children's hospital known for innovation, strong senior support and a genuinely educational culture.
You'll work in a fast-paced environment alongside colleagues from varied backgrounds, developing confidence in managing acutely unwell children while building skills in communication, teamwork and clinical decision-making. Regular teaching, simulation, case discussions and quality-improvement opportunities ensure ongoing professional growth.
Doctors consistently describe the Alex as friendly, rewarding and enriching. If you want a role with real clinical breadth, daily learning and a team that values dedication, curiosity and compassionate care, this post offers an excellent next step in your paediatric journey.
Main duties of the jobThe clinical duties of the post include the day-to-day care of the patients who are seen in the Children's Emergency Department and inpatient medical wards, Critical Care Unit and Day Case Unit
You will work a combination of day shifts, long days, night shifts and weekends as part of a European Working Time Directive compliant rota of approximately 13 full-time equivalent people.
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.
About usAt 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 responsibilitiesPlease see the separate job description and person specification for full details of main responsibilities.
Person SpecificationExperience/ QualificationsEssential- Basic medical degree
- Postgraduate qualification or appropriate specialist qualification
- Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent
Desirable- Higher Degree
- Distinctions, Scholarships prizes, other degrees e.g. BSc, MSc, PhD
Clinical Skills and ExperienceEssential- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Understanding of clinical risk management
Desirable- Details of relevant post registration experience at ST1-4 Level in the UK
- Details of experience in other related specialties at ST1 - 4 Level
- IV cannulation and lumbar puncture
KnowledgeDesirable- IT skills
- Breadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation and PlanningEssential- Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
- Understanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
Desirable- Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Teaching SkillsEssential- Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Desirable- Recognised teaching qualification
Academic and ResearchEssential- Evidence of participation in audit
Desirable- Research experience
- Publications
- Prizes and honours
Career ProgressionEssential- Appropriate progression of career to date
- Have evidence that their present level of achievement and performance is commensurate with the totality of their period of training
- Not have previously relinquished or been released/removed from a training programme, except under exceptional circumstances
Personal AttributesEssential- Evidence of: - Good communication skills both oral and written
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.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).Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 
