Senior Clinical Fellow in General Paediatrics

NHS; Epsom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS is seeking a Senior Clinical Fellow in General Paediatrics to join the dynamic Middle Grade Paediatric team at Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust. This position offers extensive training opportunities across various paediatric services and aims to provide a comprehensive clinical service. The fellow will take part in regular training sessions and educational programmes while working under the supervision of experienced consultants, contributing to top-quality healthcare for children.

Qualifications

• A patient-centered approach and compliance with GMC's guidance.
• Strong clinical management skills for inpatient and outpatient care.

Responsibilities

• Comprehensive clinical service delivery in General Paediatrics.
• Participation in journal clubs and clinical training opportunities.
• Conduct consultant-led ward rounds and manage clinic schedules.

Skills

Experience within Paediatrics

Experience within a secondary care hospital

Experience working with hospital systems

Experience working with ESTH hospital systems

Job description

Go back Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Senior Clinical Fellow in General Paediatrics

The closing date is 29 June 2025

The post holder will be a part of the Middle Grade Paediatric team, taking part in the on-call and out of hours rota as part of a full shift system that is fully EWTD-compliant.

During this post the successful applicant will gain a range of experience in the General Paediatrics Ward, Paediatric A&E, the Paediatric Day Case Unit and neonatology.

An attending system is operated at EGH where each week a Consultant is responsible for all acute paediatric and neonatal admissions and performs a twice daily ward round. This provides continuity as well as direct support and training for the middle grade staff. There is Consultant cover on site until 10pm daily based in PED.

The post-holder will opportunity to attend general and specialist outpatient clinics. They will also be expected to take part in some scheduled clinics, directly supported and supervised by a Consultant.

In addition the post holder will have access to the full range of Educational and Training opportunities available to all current middle grade staff, including a dedicated weekly Teaching afternoon, journal club and x ray meeting and perinatal meetings. There are 3 monthly Audit half day across the Department, when clinics are cancelled to enable attendance, Mortality & Morbidity meetings and Safeguarding peer reviews. Furthermore the trainee will attend simulation training including high-fidelity simulation in paediatrics and neonatology within the dedicated ASPiH accredited Simulation Centre at the Epsom site.

Main duties of the job

The principal duty of this post is to provide a comprehensive clinical service to patients.

1. To at all times, comply with the GMC's guidance on 'Good Medical Practice' as amended or substituted from time to time.

2. To ensure that patient confidentiality is maintained at all times.

3. To undertake duties as defined within the attached job plan in so far as practicable and in agreement with your Clinical Supervisor(s).

4. To be responsible and managerially accountable for the reasonable and effective use of Trust resources that you use and influence, and professionally accountable to the Medical Director.

5. On commencement to ensure personal attendance at the Trust's corporate Induction.

6. To participate in the Trust's Statutory & Mandatory training programme.

7. To be responsible for the Clinical Management of in and out patients under your care.

About us

St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).

After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.

Job responsibilities

This is an indicative plan of daytime duties for Epsom General Paediatric week:

08:30-09:15

AM

PM

16:30-17:00

Monday

Consultant led General Paediatric ward round*

SHO presentation

Radiology meeting

General Paediatric cover*

Tuesday

Journal Club

Consultant led General Paediatric ward round*

General Paediatric cover*

Consultant led General Paediatric ward round*

General Paediatric cover*

Thursday

Simulation teaching

Consultant led General Paediatric ward round*

In-house half day education programme

Friday

Consultant led General Paediatric ward round*

Team lunch or cake

General Paediatric cover*

* Or Paediatric A&E cover / Day unit / NNU ward round / Paediatric clinics in rotation

Person Specification

Medical

• Experience within Paediatrics
• Experience within a secondary care hospital

Administration

• Experience working with hospital systems
• Experience working with ESTH hospital systems

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.

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust