Clinical Teaching Fellow in Paediatrics ST3+

NHS; Taunton; On-site; GBP 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is offering a fixed-term clinical teaching post in paediatrics at the Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton. Ideal for a middle-grade paediatric doctor, the role includes teaching medical students, supporting postgraduate education, and opportunities for clinical experience. This position supports professional development with study leave and funding available for further qualifications.

Benefits

NHS pension scheme

Generous annual leave allowance

Career development opportunities

Flexible working options

Access to Blue Light Card discounts

Qualifications

• Registration with the GMC required.
• Minimum 3 years experience in paediatrics, including 2 years in the UK.
• At least 6 months experience in neonatal intensive care.

Responsibilities

• Teaching medical students from Bristol University and Peninsula Medical School.
• Supporting postgraduate teaching within the department.
• Conducting clinical work in areas of special interest.

Skills

Clinical skills

Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement

Teaching

Language Skills

Education

MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

MRCPCH or equivalent postgraduate paediatric qualification

Job description

Job summary

We are offering a clinical teaching post in paediatrics. This is an exciting opportunity for a middle grade paediatric doctor who wishes to develop their teaching skills. They will have responsibilities for teaching medical students as well as supporting the postgraduate teaching programme. Study leave and funding will be available to support a postgraduate teaching qualification (for example a Post-graduate certificate in Medical Education). In addition, there will be an opportunity to gain further experience in a clinical area of their interest.

For applicants who are post CCT, opportunities to work at consultant level running ward rounds and gaining management experience would also be possible. This post is available for up to 12 months and involves acute oncall working in general paediatrics and neonates at middle grade level. The post is based at Taunton and Somerset NHS Foundation Trust. The postholder would work at ST3+ level with 50% hours clinical and 50% teaching.

The department has medical students from Bristol University and the Peninsula Medical School. This post mainly involves teaching Bristol students, but may also involve some support of Peninsula Student teaching. The successful candidate will contribute to the postgraduate teaching programme for Doctors In Training. In addition, there is daily bedside teaching on the neonatal and general paediatric ward rounds.

Main duties of the job

Teaching Bristol University Medical Students

General Clinical Teaching Fellow duties such as supporting OSCES and running clinical skills sessions

Supporting teaching of Peninsula medical students

Supporting postgraduate teaching within the department

Clinical work to support area of special interest/ support ward team.

Oncall 1:7 duties covering middle grade rota for general paediatrics and neonates.

About us

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

Details Date posted

06 June 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty registrar

Salary

£61,825 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

184-OL-MED-FAM-2663

Job locations

Musgrove Park Hospital

Musgrove Road

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 5DA

Job description Job responsibilities

For the detailed job description and personal specification for this post, please refer to the document attached.

Job description Job responsibilities

For the detailed job description and personal specification for this post, please refer to the document attached.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• MRCPCH or equivalent postgraduate paediatric qualification
• Registration with the GMC

Experience Essential

• At least 3 years experience in paediatrics of which at least 2 years should be UK experience.
• At least 6 months experience in neonatal intensive care

Additional Criteria Essential

• Clinical skills:
• Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement. Potential to develop excellent diagnostic skills
• PLS or equivalent
• Training in child protection
• Language Skills:
• Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues.
• Academic achievements:
• Demonstrates an understanding of the importance of audit, risk management and research.
• Evidence of interest and experience in teaching
• Personal skills:
• Capacity to work co-operatively with others and effectively within a multi-disciplinary team

Desirable

• Evidence of active participation in audit / risk management
• Evidence of relevant academic or research achievements e.g: publications, presentations, degrees, prizes, awards
• NLS

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• MRCPCH or equivalent postgraduate paediatric qualification
• Registration with the GMC

Experience Essential

• At least 3 years experience in paediatrics of which at least 2 years should be UK experience.
• At least 6 months experience in neonatal intensive care

Additional Criteria Essential

• Clinical skills:
• Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement. Potential to develop excellent diagnostic skills
• PLS or equivalent
• Training in child protection
• Language Skills:
• Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues.
• Academic achievements:
• Demonstrates an understanding of the importance of audit, risk management and research.
• Evidence of interest and experience in teaching
• Personal skills:
• Capacity to work co-operatively with others and effectively within a multi-disciplinary team

Desirable

• Evidence of active participation in audit / risk management
• Evidence of relevant academic or research achievements e.g: publications, presentations, degrees, prizes, awards
• NLS

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Musgrove Park Hospital

Musgrove Road

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 5DA

Employer's website

https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Musgrove Park Hospital

Musgrove Road

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 5DA

Employer's website

https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)