Clinical Fellow ST3 in Paediatrics x2 | Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

The Great Western Hospitals NHS FT; Swindon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent UK healthcare institution is seeking a Clinical Fellow at ST3+ level to join its Paediatric department. This full-time role involves providing inpatient services, participating in rota duties, and engaging in outpatient clinics. Candidates should have experience in paediatric care and embody the values of service, teamwork, ambition, and respect.

Qualifications

• Experience in paediatric care at ST3+ level is essential.
• Ability to work in a team and participate in clinical governance.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient services for children and infants.
• Participate in junior paediatric rota and clinical audits.
• Run outpatient clinics under consultant support.

Skills

Child Safeguarding

Paediatric Assessment

Teamwork

Education

ST3+ level or equivalent

Job description

Overview

We are looking for Clinical Fellow at ST3+ level to join our Paediatric department at The Great Western Hospital. The post is available for 1 year.

This is a full time post following the on call rota.

Responsibilities

• Shifts will include work on the Childrens Ward (including looking after those at HDU level), Neonatal Unit and Postnatal Ward/Delivery Suite, Paediatric Assessment Unit, and include reviewing some children in Emergency Department.
• There is also the opportunity to run outpatient clinics under the support of the consultant.
• To be part of the ST3+ Team (junior-grade) at the Great Western Hospital.
• To provide in-patient services for children and infants
• To participate in professional meetings for patient care
• To participate in the Junior paediatric rota [including out of hours]
• Participation in clinical audits.
• To contribute to undergraduate/post-graduate and continuing medical education activity.
• Conducting suitable duties in cases of emergencies and unforeseen circumstances.
• Participate actively in patient safety, morbidity and other professional/patient meetings
• Participate actively in Child Safeguarding

About the department and values

Our STAR values are at the heart of everything we do. You can expect to see them in the way we act and the way we treat each other. Our values make us who we are. We will expect your values and behaviours to reflect the STAR Values of the organisation:

• Service — We will put our patients first
• Teamwork — We will work together
• Ambition — We will aspire to provide the best service
• Respect — We will act with integrity

Management and Leadership Responsibilities

All staff in each Directorate are managerially accountable through their Lead Clinician and to the Associate Medical Director, who has overall responsibility for the services within the Directorate. Clinical Fellow ST1-2 level doctors are key members of the Directorate team and are accountable and responsible for following the changes to service that will improve the patient experience set out by senior members of the team.

• The post holder will ensure effective communication and involvement of staff across the Directorate including support to the Divisional Director to achieve their objectives.
• Work in partnership with colleagues in other Directorates within the trust.
• Work within the Trust’s framework for Clinical Governance and Risk, including the development of clinical policies and adherence to standing orders, standing financial instructions and financial procedures.

Clinical Governance and Audit

Opportunities to participate in quality improvement projects and clinical governance presentations are encouraged.

This advert closes on Friday 26 Sep 2025