Clinical Fellow - ST3 - Paediatrics | Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Southend University Hospital NHS Trust; Braintree; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS organisation is seeking Clinical Fellows at ST3 level in Paediatrics to join their team in Braintree, England. You will manage patients in wards and neonatal units, participate in teaching while receiving support for MRCPCH exams. The role offers a collaborative environment and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Access to training and development

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Must hold a medical degree and be registered with the GMC.
• Experience in paediatrics, particularly within Neonatal and Children’s wards.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Manage patients in the children's ward and participate in resuscitation scenarios.
• Work in the neonatal unit under senior support.
• Participate in teaching and training programs for junior staff.

Skills

Clinical decision-making

Team collaboration

Neonatal care

Paediatric assessment

Education

Medical degree

MRCPCH (completed or in progress)

Job description

Mid and South Essex NHS Trust's Paediatric Department at Basildon are are looking for Clinical Fellows at ST3 level to join our Inclusive and well lead Paediatrics teams on a permanent full time basis.

Your duties will be arranged with the Consultant to whom you are responsible, who has final medical responsibility for all
patients under his/her care.

You will work along-side doctors in training (Foundation year 2/ GPVTS/ Paediatric ST1 & ST2) and be offered an educational programme with one-to-one support from educational supervisor.

Successful applicants will be given the support required to complete their MRCPCH exams if required.

These posts are suitable for doctors who meet the essential criteria detailed on the vacancy & want to further to explore paediatrics.



Managing patients in children’s ward, Paediatric assessment unit and Paediatric ED, including participation in resuscitation scenarios.

Working in neonatal unit which includes the Level 2 neonatal intensive care unit, labour ward and post-natal ward, involving resuscitation and stabilisation of premature neonates with senior medical support, besides managing common neonatal conditions.

You will be expected to work in our labour ward, managing patients in the outpatients’ area under the supervision of a Consultant and be involved in our active and well-established teaching programme within the paediatric department, which includes bedside teaching for junior colleagues, medical students and nurses.

In your role you will be expected to undertake presentations at departmental meetings and internal audit meetings, participate in simulation exercises with adequate opportunities to complete supervised learning events (SLE), be given opportunities to get involved with managing safeguarding cases under the supervision of consultant and work in partnership with Middle grades, Consultants, Nurses, Community Nursing Team and all members of the MDT to ensure the children, young people and their families receive the very highest quality of care.

We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well-being of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook – if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.

We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.

If you are looking to further your career in paediatrics we would love to hear from you.

Please see the detailed job description for more information on your main duties and responsibilities.

We look forward to your application!


This advert closes on Sunday 13 Jul 2025