Fixed Term Consultant Paediatrician – Endocrine & Diabetes
The closing date is 28 July 2026.
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.
We invite you 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 three 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 the 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.
- General paediatric endocrinology and diabetes services to the RACH/UHS NHS Foundation Trust.
- Participate in clinical and other service activities with the objective 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, maintain GMC specialist registration, and hold a licence to practise.
- 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 respond to their views.
About us
At UHS Sussex, diversity is our strength and we want you to feel included. 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.
Person Specification
Knowledge
- Breadth of experience in and outside specialty.
Organisation & Planning
- Experience and ability to work in multi‑professional teams.
- Understanding of NHS, clinical governance and resource constraints.
- Evidence of managerial skills: achievements, courses attended.
Teaching Skills
- Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching.
- Recognised teaching qualification.
Academic & Research
- Evidence of participation in audit.
- Research experience.
- Publications.
Career Progression & Personal Attributes
- Good communication skills, both oral and written.
- Appropriate progression of career to date.
Experience/Qualifications
- 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. 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. 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)
- Higher degree.
- Additional sub‑specialty.
- Training in Paediatric Endocrinology/Diabetes.
Clinical Skills and Experience
- 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.
- 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 to submit a Disclosure and Barring Service check to confirm no previous criminal convictions.
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