Junior Clinical Fellow in Paediatric Emergency Medicine

NHS; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking enthusiastic Junior Clinical Fellows to join their dynamic Children's Emergency Department team. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with a multi-disciplinary team, providing essential care to children and gaining invaluable experience in Paediatric Emergency Medicine. The successful candidates will be responsible for the initial assessment and management of acutely unwell children, ensuring high-quality care in a supportive environment. With a commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare, this position not only enhances clinical skills but also contributes to the well-being of the community. If you are passionate about making a difference in children's health, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge to guide patient care.
• Experience in Paediatric and/or Emergency Medicine.

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

Leadership Skills

Organizational Skills

Patient Advocacy

Education

MBBS or equivalent primary medical qualification

Foundation Training or equivalent

Job description

Junior Clinical Fellow in Paediatric Emergency Medicine

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)

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 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

• Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge to guide patient care
• Evidence of Paediatric and/or Emergency Medicine experience

Skills and Abilities

• 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
• Evidence of leadership skills

Additional & Aptitudes

• 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

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

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)