Junior Clinical Fellow in Paediatric Emergency Medicine

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW); Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as a Junior Clinical Fellow in Paediatric Emergency Medicine. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic Children's Emergency Department, providing critical care to children in need. You will collaborate with a diverse team, enhancing your clinical skills while making a significant impact on patient care. With a commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare, this position is ideal for motivated clinicians eager to contribute to a leading NHS Trust known for its innovative practices and dedication to excellence. Experience both city life and the beauty of the countryside in the vibrant South West of England.

Qualifications

• Eligible for full GMC registration at the time of appointment.
• Experience working in NHS Hospitals is essential.

Responsibilities

• Initial assessment and management of acutely unwell children.
• Work alongside a multi-disciplinary team in the Children's Emergency Department.

Skills

Clinical Knowledge

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Patient Advocacy

Leadership Skills

Education

MBBS or equivalent primary medical qualification

Successful completion of Foundation Training

Job description

Junior Clinical Fellow in Paediatric Emergency Medicine

Employer University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) Location Bristol, United Kingdom Salary Competitive Closing date 2 May 2025

Job summary

Junior Clinical Fellow in Paediatric Emergency Medicine

We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated clinicians to join our team in the Children's Emergency Department at the Bristol Royal Hospital for Children.

The successful candidate will work on the SHO grade rota alongside trainees from Paediatrics, General Practice and the Foundation School.

Main duties of the job

Junior Clinical Fellows will be responsible for the initial assessment and management of acutely unwell and injured children who self-present to the Children's Emergency Department or who are referred by their GP. They will work alongside the multi-disciplinary team in the Children's Emergency Department to provide excellent care to children from our local area and around the South-West.

About us

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Posts commence August 2025 and are for a 6-month duration.

For more details please refer to Job Description.

Job description
Job responsibilities

Posts commence August 2025 and are for a 6-month duration.

For more details please refer to Job Description.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge to guide patient care

Desirable

• Evidence of Paediatric and/or Emergency Medicine experience

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Ability to organise information and time in an effective and planned manner
• Skills to communicate clearly with multi-disciplinary health professionals
• Ability to build rapport with children and their carers, communicate with them effectively and act as a patient advocate

Desirable

• Evidence of leadership skills

Additional & Aptitudes

Essential

• Eligible for full registration with the GMC at the time of appointment
• Eligibility to work in the UK
• Experience of working in NHS Hospitals
• Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients, their carers and with other health professionals
• Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice)
• Ability and motivation to take responsibility for own actions and demonstrate respect for all
• Capacity and motivation to learn from experience and constantly update skills/knowledge

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent primary medical qualification
• Successful completion of Foundation Training or equivalent

Desirable

• Additional qualifications and/or training demonstrating interest and commitment to the field of Paediatrics and/or Emergency Medicine

Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge to guide patient care

Desirable

• Evidence of Paediatric and/or Emergency Medicine experience

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Ability to organise information and time in an effective and planned manner
• Skills to communicate clearly with multi-disciplinary health professionals
• Ability to build rapport with children and their carers, communicate with them effectively and act as a patient advocate

Desirable

• Evidence of leadership skills

Additional & Aptitudes

Essential

• Eligible for full registration with the GMC at the time of appointment
• Eligibility to work in the UK
• Experience of working in NHS Hospitals
• Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients, their carers and with other health professionals
• Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice)
• Ability and motivation to take responsibility for own actions and demonstrate respect for all
• Capacity and motivation to learn from experience and constantly update skills/knowledge

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent primary medical qualification
• Successful completion of Foundation Training or equivalent

Desirable

• Additional qualifications and/or training demonstrating interest and commitment to the field of Paediatrics and/or Emergency Medicine

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.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

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.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address

Bristol Royal Hospital for Children

Upper Maudlin St

Bristol

BS2 8BJ

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