Clinical Fellow in Community Paediatrics

NHS; Bodelwyddan; Remote; GBP 57,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS in North Wales (Glan Clwyd Hospital, Bodelwyddan) is seeking a Clinical Fellow in Community Paediatrics for a full-time, fixed-term post of 6 months. The role sits in General Paediatrics with a 1:10 on-call rota and includes substantial educational support and development opportunities.

The post offers a salary of £56,925–£64,170 per year, with UK-wide visa sponsorship and clear career development pathways, under the NHS framework.

Qualifications

• MB BS (or equivalent) required.
• GMC registration required.
• Evidence of training progression.

Responsibilities

• Join a general paediatrics unit with a 1:10 on-call rota.
• Manage acute admissions to the children’s ward under supervision.
• Rotate between the general paediatric rota and clinical duties.
• Participate in ongoing education and training.
• Engage in teaching for DCH and MRCPCH examinations.

Skills

Fluent in English

Communication skills

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Time management

Education

MB BS (or equivalent)

GMC registration

Evidence of training progression

Job description

Clinical Fellow in Community Paediatrics

NHS Medical & Dental: Junior Clinical Fellow

Main area General Paediatrics Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Junior Clinical Fellow Contract Fixed term: 6 months (until 02-Mar-2027) Hours Full time - 40 hours per week Job ref 050-CFPEADSCOMMUNITYC-0826

Employer Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board Employer type NHS Site Glan Clwyd Hospital Town Bodelwyddan Salary £56,925 - £64,170 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 22/10/2026 08:00

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

The organisation is currently undertaking a comprehensive operating model review and change programme to ensure we are best positioned for the future, creating exciting opportunities to shape how we work and deliver for the people of North Wales.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Job overview

Applicants are invited for a full time Tier 1 post in General Paediatrics in our well established Paediatric Unit. Successful applicants will join a 1:10 for the general paediatric rota.

Main duties of the job

Applicants are invited for a full time Tier 1 post in General Paediatrics at Glan Clwyd Hospital. Successful applicants will spend 06 months on our well established general paediatric unit. The on call commitment will be a 1:10 for the general paediatric rota.

We are a busy and enthusiastic department, with a clear emphasis on delivering top quality care to our local children. The department has a long standing reputation for providing excellent training for junior staff and successful candidates can expect wide ranging educational support and an emphasis on personal development.

Working for our organisation

We believe that education and training of all junior doctors is of crucial importance for our children, babies, our unit and individual career development. Many junior doctors have used the experience gained in our unit to pursue paediatric and GP training posts. We have an enthusiastic, structured and comprehensive education programme. It starts with careful induction. Morning handover meetings for the whole team are followed by topic reviews, case discussions, journal clubs, and audit presentations. There is a regular programme of simulation exercises, which develop skills in management of emergencies. Teaching for the DCH and MRCPCH examination is undertaken, particularly concentrating on clinical skills. The hospital holds weekly Postgraduate Grand Round meetings of very high calibre.

Beyond this, all consultants are committed to ward based teaching on ward rounds and in out-patients. This will include observation of skills and work place based assessments.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The clinical duties are shared between the ten first on call staff and are rotated on a regular basis.

You will be responsible for acute admissions to the children’s ward and their management with close senior supervision.

Please be advised that this vacancy may close earlier than the advertised closing date should we receive a sufficient number of applications.

Person specification

Qualifications

• MB BS (or equivalent)
• Registration with the GMC
• Evidence of training progression

Experience

• Completed foundation program (or equivalent outside the UK)
• Experience and familiarity with UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent).

Knowledge

• Evidence of understanding and knowledge of specialty

Clinical Skills

• Competent in history taking and examination skills.
• Competent in basic life support and resuscitation skills.

Communication Skills

• Fluent in English. Good Communication skills, both oral and written.
• Able to establish good working relationships with all members of the multidisciplinary team.

Personal Qualities

• Good organisational skills and time management.
• Able to function successfully under pressure

To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa , unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK . If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Dr Louise Phillips Job title Clinical Lead Email address [e-mail]