CEW Clinical Fellow (Complications due to Excess Weight)

University Hospitals of Leicester; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading NHS hospital in England is offering a clinical fellow role within a multidisciplinary team for a paediatric obesity service. The candidate will be involved in clinical research, MDT clinics, and governance activities. Previous experience in paediatric obesity is advantageous. This role also includes opportunities for education and participation in departmental teachings. The position is part-time (0.6 WTE) based in Leicester, with flexibility for cross-site work.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in paediatric obesity is an advantage.
• Engagement in clinical research projects.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Participate in clinical projects and research activities.
• Engage in MDT CEW clinics and virtual meetings.
• Involve in governance activities such as audits and quality improvement projects.

Job description

A Vacancy at University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust.

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust is pleased to offer an exciting role of a clinical fellow within the Complications-related Excess Weight (CEW) service which is a NHS England funded Tier 3 Paediatric Obesity service.

This post (0.6 WTE) involves working within the NHS England commissioned multidisciplinary (MDT) service for children and young people with complications related to excess weight.

The East Midlands CEW MDT comprises of 3 Consultants, dietitian, physiotherapist, physio technical instructor, Clinical support workers clinical Psychologist, Clinical Nurse Specialist and a Social worker.

This post will be based at the Leicester Royal Infirmary, which is one of the CEW MDT sites in the East Midlands with some cross site working.

The post holder will also be encouraged and supported to be involved in clinical projects and research activities.

The post holder will be expected to actively engage and take part in the MDT CEW clinics at Leicester and involve in the virtual MDT meetings with the Spoke centres. This will involve taking clinical queries, offering appropriate advice, developing clinical pathways, engagement in clinical/QI projects, data collection and analysis.

The post holder will also be expected to participate in governance activities such as audit quality improvement project or guideline development.

The post holder will be encouraged to engage in clinical research projects and systematic reviews.

The post holder can also make use of opportunities to strengthen experience in clinical Endocrinology and Diabetes.

As a university teaching hospital, we have an active educational program within each of the departments and throughout the hospital. It is expected that the post holder will participate in and contribute to the departmental teachings.

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals:

• high-quality care for all
• being a great place to work
• partnerships for impact
• research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

• we are compassionate
• we are proud
• we are inclusive
• we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

https://www.uhleicester.nhs.uk

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This advert closes on Monday 8 Dec 2025