An exciting opportunity to join a growing team in a modern, stand-alone Children’s Emergency Department by the sea in the South East of England.
This role is designed to increase the provision of consultant-delivered care in the Children’s Emergency Department during peak hours over weekends.
Working as part of a busy and vibrant team, you will lead on the delivery of excellent care within the paediatric emergency department,
This post will contribute to the consultant-led care provided in the Children’s emergency Department and to increased consultant presence at weekends.
This role is designed to increase the provision of consultant-delivered care in the Children’s Emergency Department during peak hours over weekends.
These posts are suitable for consultants with an interest in Paediatric Emergency Medicine / Acute Paediatrics from either a Paediatric or Emergency Medicine background. The role will complement the existing team of 9 regular Children’s Emergency Department consultants.
Working as part of a busy and vibrant team, you will lead on the delivery of excellent care within the paediatric emergency department.
Two types of post
- The post is 1.99PA (1.75DCC; 0.25 SPA) and it is anticipated this will consist of working the equivalent of 1 in 8 weekends (Friday, Saturday and Sunday 3pm-2am).
- The post is 1.68PA (1.44DCC; 0.24 SPA) and it is anticipated this will consist of working the equivalent of 1 in 10 weekends (Friday, Saturday and Sunday 3pm-2am).
Rotas and job planning occur on the HealthRota platform allowing flexibility in rostering of shifts and the potential to self rota.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. 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 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
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 our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - 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.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Emilie Linnard Job title: Divisional PA Email address:
[email protected] Telephone number: 01273696955
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