Senior Clinical Fellow in Paediatrics

NHS; Preston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A teaching hospital in the UK is seeking a Senior Clinical Fellow in Paediatrics. The role involves managing acute Paediatric cases, supervising junior doctors, and conducting ward rounds. Candidates must be registered with the General Medical Council and hold MRCPCH certification. The position offers opportunities for teaching and professional development within a dedicated team providing high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Completed four years of full-time postgraduate training in Paediatrics.
• At least 2 years of training in Paediatrics in the UK.
• 6 months of experience at second on-call level in Paediatrics.

Responsibilities

• Manage acute Paediatric cases.
• Supervise junior doctors.
• Conduct ward rounds.
• Assist with child protection issues.

Skills

Paediatric emergency management

Ward round supervision

Advanced resuscitation

Communication with parents

Education

Full registration with General Medical Council

MRCPCH

Job description

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Clinical Fellow in Paediatrics

The closing date is 08 October 2025

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Clinical Fellow (middle grade) to join the General Paediatrics team at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation. This post does not involve any cover for the tertiary Neonatal unit within the Trust.

2 positions available - 1x 12 months and 1x 2 years

Main duties of the job

Summary of clinical duties:

• Attending to and managing acute Paediatric cases referred to Paediatric Assessment Unit.
• Attending to Paediatric emergencies attending Emergency Department.
• Managing Paediatric cases on the Paediatric wards.
• Supervising junior doctors' work, reviewing patients they see and giving advice regarding their managements.
• Conducting ward rounds, usually with the consultant, but sometimes on their own, on the Paediatric wards.
• Provide advanced resuscitation to Paediatric cases when required, coordinating their work with Paediatric consultants, anaesthetists, ED doctors and with consultation with NWTS team.
• Second on call duties out of hours for Paediatric emergencies.
• Assisting the consultant in communication with parents.
• Dealing, under the supervision of the consultant, with child protection issues.
• Conducting outpatient clinics alongside the consultant Paediatrician.
• Cover for unexpected short term sickness of a colleague.

About us

Being part of a teaching hospital you will also have the opportunity to be involved in teaching and training, continuing professional development, and participation in audit and research. You will be able to develop teaching experience and expertise and work alongside medical students from the University of Manchester. You will have the opportunity to deliver formal and informal teaching sessions either on wards or in our Health Academy; which has excellent facilities including a 24 hour library and a simulation suite. We are an enthusiastic and a friendly team dedicated to provide high quality care to our patients and we would love you to join us!

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job description, Person specification and Specialty/ Trust Brochure for further details on:

What we can offer

Job Plan/On-call Requirements

The Team

Person Specification

Professional Qualifications

• Full registration with General Medical Council.
• MRCPCH

Training

• Have completed four year full time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) since first obtaining registration.
• Have at least 2 years training in Paediatrics in the UK.
• 6 month experience at second on call level in Paediatrics.

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.

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust