Clinical Undergraduate Education Fellow

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare institution in the City of Westminster is seeking a registrar for General Paediatrics. The role involves providing leadership in paediatric care, managing inpatient units, and teaching medical students. The position includes participation in a clinical rota and offers flexible working options along with various staff benefits. Candidates must demonstrate strong patient management and communication skills. Opportunities for mentoring and leadership are also available in this dynamic environment.

Benefits

Flexible working

Range of staff benefits

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and supervision of SHOs in paediatrics and emergency medicine.
• Manage day-to-day care of patients on inpatient paediatric units.
• Communicate with nursing staff for coordinated care.
• Teach medical students at bedside and in groups.

Skills

Leadership in paediatrics

Patient management

Communication with healthcare professionals

Teaching medical students

Job description

Overview

The post is based in General Paediatrics and the post holder will work at registrar/ST4+ level. The clinical component of the post encompasses PED, inpatient wards and outpatient clinics. Baseline working is 8.30am to 5pm Monday to Friday and the on‑call out‑of‑hours commitment is a contribution to a 10‑person middle‑grade rota made up of late shifts (including a twilight shift), long days and nights.

Responsibilities

• Provide on‑site leadership and supervision of SHOs in paediatrics and emergency medicine for patients presenting with medical illness while covering the ED.
• Under the supervision of the attending consultant, manage day‑to‑day care of patients on the in‑patient paediatric and young people’s units during on‑call commitments, including ward rounds and decision‑making.
• Communicate with nursing staff and other health professionals to ensure coordinated care.
• Teach medical students informally at the bedside and in groups; may also be asked to teach nursing staff.

Leadership and Management Opportunities

• Opportunity to lead on a divisional priority based on personal interest.
• Mentoring from a senior leader (clinical).
• Coaching opportunity.
• Attendance at strategic meetings such as CYP Leadership meeting, CYP Steering Board, Senior Directors meeting.

Special Interests

• Infectious Diseases and Inclusion/Migrant Health
• Diabetes and obesity
• Child and Adolescent Mental Health
• Haematology (red cell, non‑malignant)
• Allergy
• Integrated Care
• Epilepsy
• Emergency Medicine
• Young Person’s health
• Safeguarding

Additional Information

UCLH recognises flexible working and offers a range of staff benefits. The vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date.