Senior Clinical Fellow in Paediatrics

NHS; Stockport; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Stockport is seeking a Senior Clinical Fellow paediatrician to join their dynamic team. This role involves acute paediatric care, conducting ward rounds, and participating in high-risk deliveries. The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in paediatric care and safeguarding, supported by a well-established training framework. This position offers opportunities for professional growth and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars and home electronics

Cycle to work scheme

Salary finance for loans and budgeting

Local financial advice through Stockport Credit Union

Qualifications

• 12 months of Paediatric and tertiary neonatal experience at middle grade (registrar) level.
• Evidence of participation in audit.
• Interest in paediatrics as a career or general practice.

Responsibilities

• Assess and care for children in the paediatric ward.
• Conduct ward rounds and attend high-risk deliveries.
• Support the 1 in 10 middle grade/Tier 2 rota including weekends and nights.

Skills

Paediatric care

Safeguarding experience

Teaching skills

Audit participation

Research appreciation

Education

MB. ChB. or equivalent

NLS

APLS

MRCP CH

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic Senior Clinical Fellow paediatrician to become part of the team in Stockport.. The paediatric department in Stockport is a busy general paediatric department. Based at Stepping Hill Hospital, the post holder will work in acute paediatrics, assessing children in the Emergency department and on the Paediatric Assessment Unit. Duties also include ward rounds of the paediatric ward and care of patients in the Paediatric High Dependency Unit. The post holder will also work on the Level 2 neonatal unit conducting ward rounds, attending high risk deliveries and providing support to the postnatal wards. ST3+ equivalent trainees and Senior LEDs also undertake S47 assessments. There are 2 hot week consultants, one for paediatrics and one for neonates and safeguarding so all trainees and locally employed doctors are very well supported in the range of their duties.

Main duties of the job

This post is based at Stepping Hill Hospital, Stockport and covers duties in acute paediatrics, assessing children in the Emergency department and on the Paediatric Assessment Unit. Ward Rounds and care of patients in Paediatric HDU plus the in-patient ward. Duties also include cover for the neonatal unit, ward rounds, attending high risk deliveries and providing support to the post natal wards.Senior LEDs also undertake S47 assessments. These are well supported by the hot week consultant on call.

There is opportunity to gain outpatient experience for developing skills which supports paediatricians who want to complete membership exams and progress in their career. The postholder gains additional safeguarding experience with seeing cases referred for child protection medicals, preparing medical reports and participating in multiagency monthly peer reviews

We are looking for an enthusiastic Tier 2 paediatrician to become part of our established team in Stockport, supporting the 1 in 10 middle grade/Tier 2 rota including weekends and nights alongside other Senior locally employed doctors and ST3+ Deanery Trainees.

About us

We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.

If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.

We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.

Benefits we offer to you:

• Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
• Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice

Job responsibilities

There is opportunity to gain outpatient experience for developing skills which supports paediatricians who want to complete membership exams and progress in their career. Stockport has an integrated child health service so there is opportunity to gain experience in community paediatrics within the out-patient setting as well. The postholder will gain safeguarding experience through seeing cases referred for child protection medicals, preparing medical reports and participating in multiagency monthly peer reviews.

The Senior Clinical Fellow will support the 1 in 10 middle grade/Tier 2 rota including weekends and nights alongside other Senior locally employed doctors and ST3+ Deanery Trainees.

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust has a proven track record of supporting locally employed doctors through the Portfolio Pathway (CESR) route to achieve Specialist Registration. The Stockport Portfolio Pathway Support programme ensures that candidates are equipped with the necessary skills, knowledge, and resources to successfully navigate the complex requirements of the pathway while fulfilling their professional commitments. The Programme is a strategic initiative aimed at supporting doctors in achieving the competencies required for successful portfolio completion. It is aligned with the comprehensive framework outlined in the current curriculum produced as specialty specific guidance (SSG) by the GMC, focusing on both clinical excellence and broader professional responsibilities

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.

If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £54.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary

In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• MB. ChB. or equivalent
• NLS
• APLS
• MRCP CH

Experience

• 12 months Paediatric and tertiary neonatal experience at middle grade (registrar) level

Teaching/ Audit

• Teaching of medical students and other staff
• Evidence of participation in audit
• An appreciation of the role of research in medicine

Motivation

• Interest in paediatrics as a career or general practice
• Commitment to learning
• Ability to organise own learning and time
• Initiative

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.

Consultant Paediatrician, Clinical Director