Junior Clinical Fellow in Paediatrics | Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust; Epsom and Ewell; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare trust in Epsom is seeking a Trust Junior Clinical Fellow in Paediatrics for a 12-month role. The successful candidate will gain experience primarily in the Neonatal unit and participate in the Junior rota. GMC registration with a licence to practise and a minimum of 2 years post-registration experience are required. The position offers the opportunity for cross-site working within the trust.

Qualifications

• GMC registration with a licence to practise.
• Minimum of 2 years post-registration experience.

Responsibilities

• Participate on the Junior rota (1 in 8 full shift).
• Gain experience primarily in the Neonatal unit.
• Work across sites within the Trust as required.

Skills

GMC registration with a licence to practise

Minimum of 2 years post-registration experience

Job description

Overview

Trust Junior Clinical Fellow in Paediatrics. This post is recognized by the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health as suitable for training and retrospective recognition of this post may be achieved. Based at Epsom Hospital for Children with cross-site working across Epsom & St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust.

Our mission: ‘to put the patient first by delivering great care to every patient, every day.’

Details

Location: Epsom Hospital (paediatrics Neonatal unit focus).

Contract: Fixed Term Contract – 12 months (possibility of extension). Start date: asap (or TBC). Enquiries: interviews Date: TBC.

We are looking for an enthusiastic doctor at FY2 level or above to join the Paediatrics team based at Epsom Hospital in a 6 month role initially, with the possibility of extension. The post holder will obtain experience primarily in our Neonatal unit and will be required to participate on the Junior rota (1 in 8 full shift).

The post is a Trust Junior Clinical Fellow in Paediatrics SHO role; this is a 12 month role initially, with extension possibilities.

GMC registration with a licence to practise and a minimum of 2 years post-registration experience are required.

Contacts for further details / informal visits:

• Dr Sonia Spathis, JCF Paediatrics (Based at Epsom Hospital)
• Dr Darren Ranasinghe, Clinical Lead
• Dr Sonia Spathis, Consultant Paediatrician

Responsibilities

• Participate on the Junior rota (1 in 8 full shift).
• Gain experience primarily in the Neonatal unit.
• Work across sites within the Trust as required.

Qualifications

• GMC registration with licence to practise.
• Minimum of 2 years post‑registration experience.

About the Trust

We offer a wide range of services and operate three busy hospitals: Epsom Hospital, Queen Mary’s Hospital for Children and St Helier Hospital, plus services at other locations. We are committed to cross-site working and patient-first care.

Our mission statement is echoed throughout: “to put the patient first by delivering great care to every patient, every day.”

Application deadline

This advert closes on Tuesday 30 Sep 2025.