Clinical Fellow Higher (ST6+) in PaNDR + Simulation

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Town of Cambridge; Hybrid; AUD 124,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Clinical Fellow Higher (ST6+) in PaNDR and Simulation. The 12‑month post focuses on paediatric retrieval, simulation, and training across CUH and regional hospitals.

The role combines clinical retrieval duties with educational activities, including leading the PaNDR Simulation Programme. UK GMC registration and visa eligibility are required, with a 1 in 5 on‑call style rota.

Qualifications

• Experience in paediatric retrieval and critical care transfer skills.
• Exposure to paediatric simulation and teaching activities.
• Excellent communication with patients and colleagues in English.

Responsibilities

• Support PaNDR retrieval and paediatric transfer to PICU.
• Develop and deliver the PaNDR Simulation Programme across the region.
• Attend theatre lists and supervise teams during transfers as required.
• Engage in training courses and maintain transport logbooks.

Skills

Paediatric retrieval

Simulation

English communication

Education

GMC registration

UK visa eligibility

Job description

Clinical Fellow Higher (ST6+) in PaNDR + Simulation

Company:

Company: Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

A Vacancy at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Applications are invited for the post of Clinical Fellow Higher (ST6+) in PaNDR and Simulation to commence as soon as possible for 12 months.

The post will offer the opportunity to develop skills and knowledge in Paediatric Retrieval Medicine and Simulation. The candidate will help develop the PaNDR Simulation Programme that covers the East of England (both at CUH and the District General Hospitals in the region).

The post holder will gain experience in Paediatric retrieval. They will be encouraged to attend theatre lists to maintain expertise in key transfer skills including orotracheal or nasotracheal intubations. Whilst doing retrievals, duties will include taking transfer calls, providing advice, leading the team in the referring hospital, stabilising the child for transfer and transfer to the PICU/receiving Unit under supervision from the Retrieval Consultant. The post holder will be encouraged to follow the PICS-ATG Transport Passport curriculum as per the RCPCH PICM Retrieval competencies and keep a transport logbook.

These posts are particularly suited to those wishing to gain experience in paediatric retrieval and education, please see more detailed information in the attached Job Description.

Please note that this post does not carry Postgraduate Dean's approval or training recognition.

Full Registration and a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council at point of application is required.

The applicant must have demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in English that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in the GMC’s Good Medical Practice (2013). Non-UK applicants must possess the IELTS/OET exam before obtaining a GMC licence to practice.

Applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

It is a requirement for skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, 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 depend-ants (over 18 years old) will also be subject to this requirement.

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

This post is a hybrid clinical and educational post in a proportion 50 - 50. It is open to a senior trainee (ST6 and higher) in Paediatrics, Emergency Medicine (with paediatric experience), Anaesthesia (with paediatric experience) and Paediatric Intensive Care. It will offer the opportunity to develop skills and knowledge in Paediatric Retrieval Medicine and Simulation. The candidate will help develop the PaNDR Simulation Programme with an intense activity that covers the East of England (both at CUH and the District General Hospitals in the region).

The successful candidate will join an expert team of health providers who have a long trajectory in stabilizing and transferring critically unwell children, and in offering Simulation mainly for postgraduate doctors, members of PaNDR/PICU and other members of clinical teams in different hospitals. Both the clinical and the educational activity will mainly be based in PaNDR at CUH.

The post holder will work a 1 in 5, 9 person full shift resident rota for PaNDR . All members of the rota are expected to co-operate with their peers and be flexible to allow the system to work effectively. Clinical and administrative duties will be equally shared on a rota sharing with other trainees.

Candidates will be encouraged to attend all training related to the management of the acutely unwell patient and simulation:

• Debriefing Courses (such as the courses offered at GSTT in London).
• Train the Trainers Courses (such as the one offered by UBHW in Bristol).
• General Instructor Course (offered in different locations in the region).
• Mechanical Ventilation Course.

Please refer to the Job description and Person specification attached for further details on the main responsibilities and duties for this post.

This advert closes on Sunday 11 Oct 2026

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust