Senior Clinical Fellow in Paediatric Emergency Medicine

University College London Hospital; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based healthcare provider is inviting applications for an ST4+ role in Emergency Medicine or Acute Paediatrics. Successful candidates will spend 60% of their time on clinical duties and 40% on special interests, including research and simulation education. Opportunities for further training and participation in significant health projects are available. This role is ideal for those looking to consolidate their expertise in Paediatric Emergency Medicine while contributing to cutting-edge healthcare initiatives.

Qualifications

• ST4+ candidates experienced in Emergency Medicine or Acute Paediatrics.
• Skills in research, quality improvement, and education are beneficial.
• Experience in digital health or clinical trials is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Allocate 60% of time to clinical duties in Paediatric Emergency Medicine.
• Develop a special interest with 40% of time dedicated to it.
• Engagement in research and quality improvement projects.

Skills

Emergency Medicine

Acute Paediatrics

Research

Education and Simulation

Education

Membership in MRCEM/MRCPCH

Job description

A Vacancy at University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Applications are invited for ST4+ candidates experienced in Emergency Medicine or Acute Paediatrics with Membership (MRCEM/MRCPCH). The post offers an opportunity to consolidate Paediatric Emergency Medicine competencies and pursue an area of interest, which may include one of the following:

• Education and Simulation fellowship – Broad based practical training in simulation and education.
• Research and Quality Improvement fellowships – Opportunities to pursue research including evaluation of digital interventions, artificial intelligence in emergency medicine (UCLH‑Turing partnership), clinical trials, novel therapeutics and diagnostics. Established links exist with the sepsis network and PERUKI. Opportunity to develop and complete projects with the expertise and ground support of the research and quality improvement teams.

The post holder will be allocated 60% of their working time to clinical duties in Paediatric Emergency Medicine and 40% to develop an area of special interest. This role is supported across both the Emergency Services and Paediatric divisions.

About UCLH

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services to patients from the local area, throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top‑quality patient care, excellent education, and world‑class research.

We provide first‑class acute and specialist services across eight sites: University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing), National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals, University College Hospital Grafton Way Building, Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine, University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre, The Hospital for Tropical Diseases, University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street.

UCLH specialises in women’s health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease, supported by critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology services.

We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net‑zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.

Application Details

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Please note, due to anticipated high volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.

Advert closes on Monday 2 Feb 2026.