Senior Clinical Fellow in Paediatrics | Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Lancashire Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Preston; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in the UK is seeking a Senior Clinical Fellow to join their General Paediatrics team. The role involves managing acute Paediatric cases, supervising junior doctors, and conducting outpatient clinics. The position offers opportunities for teaching and professional development alongside medical students from the University of Manchester. Applicants should have a medical degree and specialist training in Paediatrics. This is a 12-month position with a friendly and dedicated team committed to providing high-quality patient care.

Benefits

Opportunities for teaching and training

Access to excellent facilities including a library and simulation suite

Participation in audit and research

Qualifications

• Must have experience in managing Paediatric cases and performing resuscitation.
• Fellowship training in Paediatrics is essential.
• Strong communication skills with an ability to engage families.

Responsibilities

• Manage acute Paediatric cases in the assessment unit.
• Supervise junior doctors and conduct ward rounds.
• Participate in teaching and training of medical students.

Skills

Managing acute Paediatric cases

Advanced resuscitation skills

Supervision of junior doctors

Communication with parents

Education

Medical Degree

Specialist training in Paediatrics

Job description

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.

1 position available - 12 month post (may be extendable)

Summary of clinical duties:

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

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!

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

This advert closes on Friday 19 Dec 2025