Trust Doctor (ST1 equivalent) in Paediatrics Chichester, England
Job description
A vacancy has arisen for a Trust Doctor (ST1 equivalent) in Paediatrics and Neonates based at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust at St Richards Hospital from April 2022 for 4 months to provide backfill for LTFT trainees.
Care of General Paediatric and Neonatal patients under consultant and middle grade supervision
Attendance at Paediatric and Neonatal emergencies as required
Care of Paediatric Outpatients under consultant and middle grade supervision
Care of child assessment unit and rapid referral patients
To engage in Continuing Professional Development and audit as appropriate
To engage with the Trusts appraisal and revalidation process.
The post holder is expected to attend specialist clinics for educational purposes and to develop their own individual specialist skills to further develop their professional skills.
At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of theUK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation with patient care at our core. Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put ourPatient First. In fact our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and no matter the role at UHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourwellbeing programmefor staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
Please see the attached Job description
There is a strong emphasis in the department on training and the post-holder will be expected to develop skills in teaching through participation in the educational programme. There are also opportunities to become involved in the locally run Paediatric Life Support Training Days and other activities.
So far as is consistent with the proper discharge of duties the post holder undertakes to deputise from time to time for absent colleagues.
The post holder undertakes, exceptionally, to be available for such irregular commitments outside normal rostered duties as are essential for continuity of patient care.
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.
