Clinical Fellow in Neurodevelopmental Paediatrics | Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Imperial College Healthcare NHS; City Of London; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in London seeks a Clinical Fellow in Neurodevelopmental Paediatrics. The role involves training in community paediatrics and responsibilities in teaching and departmental governance. Ideal for candidates seeking experience before a consultant post, flexible working options are available, alongside opportunities for professional development. Applicants are encouraged to have the Covid vaccination.

Benefits

Career development

Flexible working

Wellbeing programs

Staff recognition scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Membership options for onsite leisure facilities

Qualifications

• Experience in paediatric practice or training.
• Ability to teach medical students and staff.
• Skilled in communication with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate medical students and health professionals.
• Maintain accurate patient records and reports.
• Participate in departmental meetings and governance.

Skills

Communication Skills

Teaching Skills

Record Keeping

Collaboration

Education

Medical Degree

Job description

Clinical Fellow in Neurodevelopmental Paediatrics and Community Child Health (ST3-ST5 Level)

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, St Mary's Hospital. Clinical Fellow in Child Neurodevelopmental Paediatrics and Community Child Health Service.

Applications are invited for a clinical fellow in Neurodevelopment Paediatrics at the UK's first Academic Health Science Centre.

The post is suitable for a candidate seeking training in community paediatrics to complete their higher specialist training or a candidate who has completed training but needs experience in service development while waiting for a consultant paediatric post.

It may also be possible to arrange a rotation to a neurology/neurodisability fellow post should the candidate wish to pursue a career in paediatric neurology or neurodisability.

The Paediatric Department serves a diverse local population, with 100 languages spoken locally and covering a broad socio-economic range. The child development and neurodisability service works very closely with the general paediatric department and the neurology department.

The post holder will join five dynamic consultants with subspecialty interests in neurodisability, autistic spectrum disorder and behavioural paediatrics. Services are also supported by innovative multi‑agency teams.

The Imperial Paediatric department is a strong academic department and the unit provides tertiary referral services for a number of paediatric subspecialties.

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values – expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career. Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We encourage staff to have the Covid vaccination to protect themselves, patients, other colleagues as well as the wider community. Please note it is an operational requirement to comply with infection prevention and control procedures within the Trust such as lateral flow testing, handwashing and the wearing of masks, according to the procedures in place at any time or location.

As part of our continued response to Covid19 we are still conducting the majority of our interviews virtually.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part‑time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

Responsibilities

• The post holder will be expected to participate in the teaching of undergraduate medical students, nurses, and health visitors about a range of topics.
• The post holder will be expected to keep timely and accurate records and to write letters and reports following assessments as appropriate and within the Trust's timescales.
• The post holder will be expected to participate in regular department meetings.
• The post holder will be expected to liaise with department staff and allied professionals in the running of the service.
• The post holder will be expected to undertake administrative duties as shall from time to time be delegated to them by the department, its consultants, managers and the Clinical Director of the Women's and Children's directorate.
• The post holder will be expected to take part in the Clinical Governance programme of the Trust and is expected to do audit work in the department.
• Appropriate arrangements for study leave will be made in conjunction with colleagues.
• The post holder will be expected to attend mandatory courses that are required by the Trust.