Paediatric Obesity Clinical Fellow — Training & Development

University Hospital Southampton Nhs Foundation Trust; Southampton; On-site; GBP 67,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days annual leave (pro rata)

Generous pension scheme

Flexible working

Job summary

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust invites applications for a Senior Fellow in Paediatric Obesity. The fixed-term post is for 12 months, starting in November 2026, focused on structured training, supervised clinical development, and engagement with the paediatric obesity pathway.

The role includes clinical duties in obesity clinics, ward reviews, and MDT participation, with opportunities for teaching, quality improvement projects, and research presentations.

Qualifications

• Essential qualifications include MBBS or equivalent medical qualification, GMC licence to practise, and MRCPCH examinations.
• ST4 level or above and safeguarding qualification are required, with experience managing children with chronic diseases.
• Desirable items include MSc/PhD, paediatric endocrinology/diabetes experience, and evidence of quality improvement work.

Responsibilities

• Clinical duties will include attendance at obesity clinics and ward reviews.
• Direct clinical administration duties and attendance at safeguarding/professional meetings.
• Engagement in quality improvement projects, developing guidelines, and refining clinical pathways.
• Involvement in teaching and network education days; opportunities to engage in NHS funding discussions.

Education

MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

GMC registration with a licence to practise

MRCPCH examinations

ST4 level or above

Level 3 safeguarding qualification

Experience in managing children with chronic diseases

MSC/ PhD

Experience in paediatric endocrinology

Experience in paediatric diabetes

Experience completing quality improvement projects

Job description

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust invites applications for a Senior Fellow in Paediatric Obesity. The fixed-term post is for 12 months, starting in November 2026, focused on structured training, supervised clinical development, and engagement with the paediatric obesity pathway.

The role includes clinical duties in obesity clinics, ward reviews, and MDT participation, with opportunities for teaching, quality improvement projects, and research presentations.