Senior Clinical Fellow in Paediatrics | East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust

East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in the UK seeks a dedicated middle-grade Paediatric doctor to join their Paediatric team. The role involves managing hospitalised paediatric patients, delivering care to newborns, and supervising junior doctors while maintaining a commitment to flexible working hours. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience in paediatrics and neonatal services.

Benefits

Flexible working patterns

Positive work-life balance

Equal opportunities employer

Qualifications

• Experience in managing paediatric patients.
• Ability to deliver care in neonatal services.
• Familiarity with NICU/SCBU and post-natal care.

Responsibilities

• Manage paediatric patients throughout their hospital stay.
• Deliver care to Newborns and take part in outpatient clinics.
• Supervise Foundation doctors and participate in teaching.

Job description

The appointee will join the Paediatric team at middle grade level, rotating between General Paediatrics and Neonates. The appointee will take part in outpatient clinics under the supervision of the consultant team and supervise the work of the junior trainees. Working patterns and timetables will be equivalent to those expected of the training grade registrars. This includes normal day work, weekends and nights.

Responsibilities include:

• Managing paediatric patients throughout their hospital stay
• Delivering care to Newborns in the Neonatal Services
• Delivering care to the NICU/SCBU, labour ward & post-natal
• Assessment of referred babies
• The review of all babies as needed
• Supervising Foundation doctors
• Review of protocols as part of the team

The appointee will be expected to work flexible across the service as required, as and when service needs change. They will also take part in outpatient clinics under the supervision of the Consultant Paediatricians and participate in the department’s teaching, audit and educational activities.

East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust is proud of the range of general and specialist services we provide. Our 6,000 dedicated staff ensure our patients get the best care. We run hospitals including The Lister Hospital, Stevenage, New Queen Elizabeth II, Welwyn Garden City, Hertford County, Hertford, and Mount Vernon Cancer Centre, Northwood.

We are committed to a positive work-life balance for our employees and offer flexible working patterns. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.