Senior Clinical Fellow in Paediatrics | University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

UHCW NHS Trust; Coventry; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK healthcare provider in Coventry is seeking experienced Senior Clinical Fellows to join its paediatric department. The roles involve providing clinical support at middle grade level, working with a dedicated team, and contributing to high-quality care and teaching. Candidates must be enthusiastic and committed, with relevant paediatric experience required. This is an excellent opportunity to develop skills in a modern healthcare environment.

Benefits

Access to learning and development opportunities

Working in a modern healthcare environment

Being part of a skilled healthcare team

Qualifications

• Candidates must have experience in paediatric medicine.
• Candidates should be able to work collaboratively within a clinical team.
• Excellent communication skills are required for interactions with parents and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical cover across inpatient wards and critical care units.
• Maintain up-to-date clinical records and discharge summaries.
• Contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.

Skills

Experience in paediatric medicine

Ability to work in a team

Communication skills

Education

Medical Degree

Completion of Foundation Training

Job description

Interviews are scheduled to take place on 3 December 2025.

The paediatric department at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS trust is currently recruiting for 2 enthusiastic, experienced and dedicated Senior Clinical Fellows to join our team starting as soon as possible for 12 months with the possibility of further extension.

The positions require the post holders to work at middle grade level as part of the current on call Tier 2 rota for paediatric medicine. The post holders will join the clinical team and will contribute to the delivery and support of the paediatric service (including Level 2 critical care and a Paediatric Emergency Department). This post is suitable for candidates wishing to develop their general paediatric skills and knowledge in a wide range of paediatric subspecialties.

N.B. We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date if we receive a high volume of applications or if there has been a change in organisational priorities.

The post holder will join a team of West Midlands deanery senior and junior specialty trainees and provide cover on the Tier 2 rota. This includes covering inpatient wards, a level 2 paediatric critical care unit and children’s emergency department. Successful candidates would be expected to contribute to the delivery of the paediatric service as well as participate in undergraduate and post graduate teaching.

There is a full shift system in operation which is EWTD compliant. The post holder will form part of this rota working shifts as designated on our paediatric wards/paediatriccritical careunit (High Dependency) and children’s emergency department. The successful candidate will be part of a 1 in 12 rolling rota. Rota would be managed by the rota lead with support from medical workforce.

In addition to providing clinical cover, you would also be responsible for maintaining up to date clinical records, updating discharge summaries, and communication with parents and colleagues. Consultants are present on site from 0900 – 2200 hours on weekdays and 0900 – 1700 hours on weekends and bank holidays. All consultants are easily approachable out of hours.

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our skilled employees across our hospital sites in Coventry and Rugby, with high quality patient care positioned at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a national and international leader in healthcare.

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities.

There has never been a better time to join our team.

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information about this role.

This advert closes on Monday 17 November 2025.