Senior Clinical Fellow in PICU (Anaesthetist / Paediatrics) ST3+

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London is seeking a Senior Clinical Fellow in Paediatric Intensive Care. This role offers the opportunity to gain experience in a dynamic environment, working with a multidisciplinary team while providing critical care to children. The position includes training in anaesthetics and is suitable for paediatricians looking to expand their expertise. Interested candidates should apply online through the NHS Jobs portal before the closing date.

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration required.
• MRCPCH / FRCA (Primary) or equivalent needed.

Responsibilities

• Engage in training in the Anaesthetic Department.
• Assess patients through detailed history and physical examination.

Skills

Central Venous Cannulation

Teaching

Education

Full GMC registration

MRCPCH / FRCA (Primary) or equivalent

BLS training

ACLS/PALS/EPLS/NLS certification

Teaching qualifications

Job description

Go back St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Clinical Fellow in PICU (Anaesthetist / Paediatrics) ST3+

The closing date is 23 May 2025

CHILDREN'S SERVICES
CLINICAL FELLOW IN PAEDIATRIC INTENSIVE CARE

(ST3+ EQUIVALENT ANAESTHETICS and PAEDIATRICIANS WITH PICU EXPERIENCE)
Duration: 6-12 MONTHS

Two posts are available within the Department of Paediatric Intensive Care at St George's University Hospital, London. These posts are available to start in September 2025 for 6 months and can be extended up to 12 months. The post-holder will be included in the EWTD compliant on-call rota.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will have the opportunity to engage in training in the Anaesthetic Department to gain basic airway skills or in the Paediatric Emergency Department, depending on the individual trainee's needs. The post is suitable for a paediatrician seeking experience in tertiary paediatrics and intensive care or a doctor exploring a career in paediatrics.

About us

St. George's Hospital is a large multi-speciality facility based in South West London, offering a wide range of adult, paediatric, and neonatal services. It is co-located with St. George's, University of London. The Paediatric department includes outpatient services, Paediatric Intensive Care, a child development centre, and five wards with 54 inpatient beds. The department has 30 consultants, a fully staffed EWTD compliant middle grade and ST rota, including grid trainees, regional trainees, fellows, and F1 doctors. The PICU has 14 beds providing PICU and HDU level care to approximately 700 patients annually, serving as part of the South Thames PICU Network with Evelina Children's Hospital and Kings College Hospital.

As an NHS Trust, we strongly encourage and support vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defense against COVID-19.

Job responsibilities

To apply, please visit the St George's website, navigate to 'Working with Us' and then 'Vacancies' for the current job listings. Alternatively, the application form and job description are available on NHS Jobs. Only online applications will be accepted. The vacancy will close once a sufficient number of applications are received.

Due to high application volumes, we reserve the right to close the advert early once enough applications are received. After the closing date, please check your email regularly. If you haven't heard from us within four weeks, please assume you were not shortlisted.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

• Full GMC registration
• MRCPCH / FRCA (Primary) or equivalent
• BLS training
• ACLS/PALS/EPLS/NLS certification
• Teaching qualifications

Experience

• Ability to assess patients through detailed history and physical examination
• Capability to develop management plans
• Experience in triaging priorities
• Experience caring for inpatient neonates and children
• Prior SpR experience in a tertiary hospital
• Prior PICU experience
• Experience in assessing infants and children in A+E

Skills

• Central Venous Cannulation
• Enthusiasm for teaching skills to others

Knowledge

• Intermediate knowledge of anaesthesia
• Willingness to learn
• Knowledge in paediatrics
• Advanced safeguarding training

Personal Attributes

• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
• Good interpersonal skills
• Commitment to continuing medical education
• Flexible approach
• Supportive nature
• Self-motivation and ability to motivate others

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure check will be required for this role.

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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