Senior Clinical Fellow in Paediatrics

Transformationunitgm; Greater London; On-site; GBP 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic Paediatric department as a Senior Clinical Fellow, where you will provide top-notch care to young patients while collaborating with a dedicated team. This role offers a unique opportunity to enhance your skills in a supportive environment focused on continuous improvement and professional development. With the potential for contract extension, this position is perfect for enthusiastic individuals committed to making a difference in paediatric healthcare. Be part of a renowned NHS Foundation Trust that values its staff and fosters a culture of excellence in patient care.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing comprehensive medical services to inpatients.
• Ability to conduct outpatient clinics under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality patient care and support to the multi-disciplinary team.
• Participate in audit, teaching, and research activities.

Skills

Clinical Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Education

Medical Degree

Specialist Training in Paediatrics

Job description

Main area Senior Clinical Fellow (ST3+) in Paediatrics Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Senior Clinical Fellow Contract Fixed term: 12 months (Possible extension to 2 years) Hours Full time - 40 hours per week Job ref 214-W&C25-7129113

Employer Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Kings Mill Hospital Town Sutton-in-Ashfield Salary £61,825 per annum pro rata (plus allowance for working OOH where applicable) Salary period Yearly Closing 11/05/2025 23:59

Senior Clinical Fellow in Paediatrics

NHS Medical & Dental: Senior Clinical Fellow

Thank you for your interest in this role, we would be delighted to welcome you to Sherwood Forest Hospitals.

Sherwood is nationally recognised as being an excellent place to work and deliver care. We are rightly proud of the 5,500 colleagues who work here annd know that happy colleagues deliver better care.

Our teams work in a supportive, inclusive environment, which nurtures wellbeing and has opportunities for development and progression. We do not just care for our patients, we also care for you.

We would love you to join us.

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Job overview

We currently have a vacancy at ST3/4 or above level (participating in the middle grade/registrar rota out of hours) in our Paediatric department from 25 July 2025 to 25 July 2026, there may be opportunity to extend this post to 24months. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic Department of Paediatrics. We are looking for enthusiastic, positive individuals with a commitment to improving the care given to our patients.

You will be part of a team of doctors looking after patients on the paediatric wards working alongside the multi-disciplinary team.

Main duties of the job

The over-riding purpose is to support the provision of the highest quality patient care through personal actions and continuous improvement.

• The post holder will be required to provide a comprehensive medical service to the inpatients, undertaking ward work and conducting outpatient clinics under the instruction and supervision of the appropriate Consultant.

• To establish and maintain liaison with users of the service including local General Practitioners and other external agencies.

• The post holder will undertake to perform additional duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances.

• To actively participate in audit/teaching and research activities within the department.

• Liaise with the multidisciplinary team regarding patient care.

• There may be occasions where you are required to undertake similar duties at other hospitals within the Sherwood Forest hospitals NHS Trust.

• Perform administrative work i.e. discharge summaries and letters/reports within prescribed timescales.

• You will be expected to comply with the Royal College requirements for undertaking CME and to participate in the trusts appraisal system as appropriate.

• So far as is consistent with the proper discharge of the above duties, the post holder undertakes to deputise from time to time for absent colleagues.

Working for our organisation

We employ over 5,000 people across our three hospital sites - King’s Mill, Newark and Mansfield Community.

Our dedicated team of over 650 volunteers give up their time to make a difference and enhance the experience of our patients and visitors.

As an NHS Foundation Trust we are accountable to the Council of Governors which represents the views of members.

We are proud to boast a membership totalling more than 15,000 – allowing our local communities opportunities to influence decisions and to demonstrate loyalty and support for our hospitals.

We are proud of our improvements over the last five years at Sherwood Forest Hospitals, and we recognise we can improve further. We know good quality healthcare can only be delivered by focussing on the experience of people, be it patients and the public or the colleagues you work with. Our improvements have been achieved by two central commitments to people:

We want to work with partners, we want to move beyond the boundaries of our hospitals and we want to help our local population become healthier.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

See the Job Description and Person Specification attached

Applicants are kindly requested to refrain from using AI at any stage during the recruitment process. Applications, including personal statements and behaviour examples, must be truthful and factually accurate. Please note plagiarism can include presenting the ideas and experience of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own.

If you would like this information in an alternative format or in a different language please contact us on 01623 622515 ext 3271.

Please note that we no longer accept handwritten/paper applicationsand that the email address given on your application will be used for all correspondence regarding this post.

We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date if a sufficient number of applications have been received. Priority for vacancies at the Trust will be given to existing employees of Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust whose roles are currently at risk of redundancy due to organisational change.

Only applications received on or before the closing date will be considered for short listing. This is to ensure that the Trust meets its commitment to Equality of Opportunity.

In submitting an application, you authorise Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust to confirm any current and previous NHS Service details and you agree to the Trust obtaining and transferring personal date held about you, including Occupational Health data (inoculations and screening tests). This data will be shared using the NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) and third party systems via an automated process and will only be used for the purposes of maintaining your employment record.

Please note if you are successful in obtaining this position and the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check. The Trust will pay for the check initially and then the money will then be deducted from your first salary once you've commenced employment. The current price of a check is £26.40 for a standard check and £54.40 for an enhanced. If you are asked to complete a DBS check and have a previous identity that you do not wish to be disclosed to your employer and/or on your DBS certificate, you should call or email the dedicated sensitive applications team before submitting your application. The team is experienced in dealing with sensitive cases and will advise you of the process and what you need to do.

Please note any genuine job offer letters will only be received if you have applied, interviewed, and received a verbal offer from the appointing manager for a vacancy within Sherwood Forest Hospitals. If you receive a job offer and you are not sure of its authenticity, please report it to the following email [e-mail]

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Simon Rhodes Job title Service Director for Children and Young People and Consultant Paediatrician Email address [e-mail] Telephone number [phone] ext. 4394 Additional information

Candidates are invited to discuss the post informally prior to visiting with:

Dr Annie Richardson, Consultant Paediatrician

[e-mail]

01623 622515

Dr Richard Hastings, Consultant Paediatrician and Head of Service acute paediatrics

[e-mail]

01623 622515