Senior Clinical Fellow in Paediatrics

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust; Coventry; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS Trust in the UK is seeking a Senior Clinical Fellow in Paediatrics to join their team for a 12-month period. The successful candidate will provide clinical cover, contribute to various paediatric services, and participate in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching. Ideal for those looking to enhance their paediatric skills within a supportive environment offering substantial learning opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must meet all essential qualifications.
• Must meet all desirable qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical cover on the Tier 2 rota.
• Contribute to the delivery of the paediatric service.
• Maintain up-to-date clinical records and communicate effectively.

Job description

Go back University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Senior Clinical Fellow in Paediatrics

The closing date is 17 November 2025

Interviews are scheduled to take place on 3 December 2025.

The paediatric department at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS trust is currently recruiting for 2 enthusiastic, experienced and dedicated Senior Clinical Fellows to join our team starting as soon as possible for 12 months with the possibility of further extension.

The positions require the post holders to work at middle grade level as part of the current on call Tier 2 rota for paediatric medicine. The post holders will join the clinical team and will contribute to the delivery and support of the paediatric service (including Level 2 critical care and a Paediatric Emergency Department). This post is suitable for candidates wishing to develop their general paediatric skills and knowledge in a wide range of paediatric subspecialties.

N.B. We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date if we receive a high volume of applications or if there has been a change in organisational priorities.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will join a team of West Midlands deanery senior and junior specialty trainees and provide cover on the Tier 2 rota. This includes covering inpatient wards, a level 2 paediatric critical care unit and children's emergency department. Successful candidates would be expected to contribute to the delivery of the paediatric service as well as participate in undergraduate and post graduate teaching.

There is a full shift system in operation which is EWTD compliant. The post holder will form part of this rota working shifts as designated on our paediatric wards/paediatriccritical care unit (High Dependency) and children's emergency department. The successful candidate will be part of a 1 in 12 rolling rota. Rota would be managed by the rota lead with support from medical workforce.

In addition to providing clinical cover, you would also be responsible for maintaining up to date clinical records, updating discharge summaries, and communication with parents and colleagues. Consultants are present on site from 0900 - 2200 hours on weekdays and 0900 - 1700 hours on weekends and bank holidays. All consultants are easily approachable out of hours.

About us

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our skilled employees across our hospital sites in Coventry and Rugby, with high quality patient care positioned at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a national and international leader in healthcare.

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities.

There has never been a better time to join our team.

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information about this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Meet All Essential
• Meet All Desirable

Experience

• Meet All Essential

Knowledge

• Meet All Essential

Skills & Abilities

• Meet All Essential

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.

Address

University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire

University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire