Junior Clinical Fellow in Paediatric Emergency Medicine

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust; London; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading NHS Trust as a Junior Clinical Fellow in Paediatric Emergency Medicine, where you'll gain invaluable experience in a dynamic environment. This role at a major trauma center offers the chance to develop your skills in managing acutely ill children while working alongside dedicated professionals. You'll be involved in various clinical duties, including resuscitations and quality improvement projects. With a commitment to career development and flexible working options, this position is perfect for those passionate about paediatrics or emergency medicine. Don't miss this opportunity to make a real impact in patient care!

Benefits

Career development

Flexible working

Wellbeing initiatives

Cycle schemes

Onsite facilities

Qualifications

• GMC registration and membership of relevant Royal College exams required.
• At least 1 year of paid NHS experience in the UK is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe clinical care and support patient management.
• Assist in resuscitations and participate in quality improvement projects.

Skills

Basic Life Support

Paediatric Life Support

Advanced Life Support

Empathy

Communication Skills

Note-writing Skills

Education

GMC registered/licensed Medical Practitioner

Membership of Royal College exams (e.g., MRCPCH, MRCEM, MRCP, MRCS)

Job description

Junior Clinical Fellow in Paediatric Emergency Medicine

MN37

Main area: Paediatric Emergency Medicine. Grade: MN37. Contract: Fixed term for 6 months (with potential extension to 12 months). Hours: Full time - 40 hours per week. Job ref: 290-TDPA-006.

Site: St. Mary's Hospital, London. Salary: £41,750 - £64,288 pa plus London Weighting + 1A Banding. Closing date: 13/05/2025 23:59.

About Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Join our hospitals making history: Charing Cross, Hammersmith, St Mary’s, Queen Charlotte’s & Chelsea, and Western Eye. We are a leading NHS Trust with approximately 16,000 staff, serving over 1.5 million patients annually in north west London. Our partnership with Imperial College London and The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust makes us part of the Imperial College Academic Health Science Centre, committed to research, innovation, and excellence in education.

Job overview

We seek enthusiastic doctors to join the Paediatric Emergency Department at St Mary’s Hospital. Ideal for trainees interested in paediatrics or emergency medicine, aiming to develop confidence and skills in managing acutely ill children. Experience in paediatrics or emergency medicine is desirable but not essential.

St Mary’s Hospital is a busy Major Trauma Centre with comprehensive paediatric specialties, part of the North London Paediatric Specialist Network, and boasts a strong academic and research environment. The department is staffed by dedicated paediatric nurses and led by PEM consultants. Trainees come from paediatric and emergency medicine backgrounds on a 2-tier rota.

Candidates must have at least 1 year of paid NHS experience in the UK; observerships do not qualify.

Main duties

Under supervision, see a variety of presentations, gain experience in emergency care, participate in resuscitations, and undertake quality improvement projects to enhance patient care.

Working for us

At Imperial College Healthcare, work with leading clinicians in a vibrant, values-driven environment. Benefits include career development, flexible working, wellbeing initiatives, and optional benefits like cycle schemes and onsite facilities.

We promote vaccination and adhere to infection control protocols. Interviews may be conducted virtually due to Covid-19.

Responsibilities

Provide safe clinical care, support ongoing patient management, assist in resuscitations, ensure safety netting, communicate effectively, and collaborate across specialties. Complete administrative duties, quality improvement projects, and research initiatives.

Person specification

Qualifications

• GMC registered/licensed Medical Practitioner
• Membership of Royal College exams (e.g., MRCPCH, MRCEM, MRCP, MRCS)

Research and publications

• Understanding of research in acute care
• Peer-reviewed publications

Language

• English proficiency at IELTS level 7 or above

Audit and QI

• Participation in Quality Improvement projects
• Completion and presentation of audits or QI cycles

Clinical skills

• Basic Life Support, Paediatric Life Support, Advanced Life Support (APLS), Advanced Trauma Skills (ATLS/ETC)
• Foundation training completed
• Minimum 1 year NHS experience in the UK
• Experience in paediatrics or emergency medicine preferred
• Empathy, communication, and note-writing skills

Please check your emails regularly for updates on your application. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted via email and possibly text message.

Additional information

Applicants must hold appropriate UK professional registration. The role is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks in accordance with UK law.