Specialist Grade

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust (SCFT) is the largest community healthcare provider in Sussex.

• Over 8,400 full time, part time and bank staff members
• Medical, nursing and therapeutic care provided to over 10,000 children and adults a day
• July 2018 Care Quality Commission (CQC) rating of 'Good' with 'Outstanding' features
• Flexible working patterns offered across all services
• Thriving BAME, Disability and Wellbeing, LGBT+ and Religion and Belief staff networks
• Accredited Level 3 Disability Confident Leader

SCFT is an inclusive employer that promotes equality and challenges discrimination, and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds. Applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, disabled candidates and LGBT+ candidates are particularly encouraged, to ensure the Trust's workforce reflects the diverse communities it serves.

This is a new post, following retirements and the introduction of the 2021 Specialist Grade.

The successful applicant will join a team of 10 consultants (5.6 WTE) and a nurse consultant to participate in all aspects of community paediatric work based at the multi-disciplinary and well-resourced Seaside View Child Development Centre in Brighton. The team are actively involved in training and there are two paediatric trainees, one a national grid post, and a foundation doctor (FY2) placed at the Centre.

There are close links with CAMHS with significant investment in the neurodevelopmental pathway. There are also close links with University Hospitals Sussex and with Education and Social Services within Brighton and Hove Council. The Centre provides a bright, spacious and family friendly environment for multidisciplinary working. The team have also developed innovative ways of continuing to work during the pandemic.

The department is committed to teaching and provides clinical and research placements for students from Brighton and Sussex Medical School.

SCFT is consistently placed in the top ten for research activity in Care Trusts in England and the department has been involved in a number of research projects. There is an active regional research network and research activity can be supported subject to funding and job planning.

The post holder will take on an area of lead responsibility for the department. Possible areas include aspects of Neurodisability, SARC, Looked After Children and Education and Research. The post holder will be encouraged and supported to undertake further training when in post if needed.

The Sussex Children's Sexual Assault Referral Centre is located on the same site as the Seaside View child development centre and the successful applicant will be encouraged to join the daytime and weekend rota for this service, with training provided if needed.

We offer a friendly, welcoming, supportive and experienced team environment ready to support the development of a new Specialist Doctor or equally a more experienced doctor seeking a new challenge. We are looking for candidates who are innovative and flexible, committed to multidisciplinary working and will actively participate in developing new approaches to the delivery of high quality child health services.

Applicants must have valid registration with the GMC and a License to Practice and must demonstrate they meet the entry criteria for the Specialist grade.

This post may close earlier than the published closing date if sufficient applications are received.

Correspondence relating to this vacancy will be conducted electronically. If you have not heard from us within two weeks please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please ensure that you check your emails, including your junk folder, on a regular basis. References will be requested electronically as well; please ensure you provide correct contact details for referees.

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

• Specialist Doctor in Paediatrics ( PDF , 1.2 MB )
• Specialist Doctor in Paediatrics ( PDF , 1.2 MB )
• Staff Benefits Brochure ( PDF , 484.5 KB )