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

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a Senior Clinical Fellow in Paediatric Intensive Care. This role offers the chance to gain valuable experience in a dynamic environment, working alongside a multidisciplinary team in a renowned facility. The position provides opportunities for training in anaesthesia and paediatrics, catering to the needs of both patients and trainees. With a commitment to excellence in patient care and education, this role is perfect for those looking to advance their careers in paediatrics and intensive care. Join a supportive team dedicated to making a difference in children's health.

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration and relevant paediatric qualifications required.
• Experience in PICU and tertiary hospitals is essential.

Responsibilities

• Engage in training in Anaesthetic Department for basic airway skills.
• Assess patients and develop management plans effectively.

Skills

Central Venous Cannulation

Teaching Skills

Education

Full GMC registration

MRCPCH / FRCA (Primary) or equivalent

BLS training

APLS/ PALS/ EPLS/ NLS

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) 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 need of the trainee. The post would suit a paediatrician looking to gain some 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 a medical school - St. George's, University of London. The Paediatric department has its own outpatient's area, Paediatric Intensive Care, child development centre, and occupies 5 wards comprising 54 inpatient beds. There are 30 consultants and a fully staffed EWTD compliant middle grade and ST rota, composed of grid trainees, regional trainees, fellows, and F1 doctors. The St. George's PICU itself has 14 beds providing PICU and HDU level care to 700 patients a year, with referrals continuing to grow. It is a general intensive care unit for children from within the hospital and those retrieved by the South Thames retrieval service. The unit is part of the South Thames PICU Network working with Evelina Children's Hospital and Kings College Hospital.

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Job responsibilities

To apply for the post, please visit St George's website. Choose 'Working with Us' and 'Vacancies' to find the current job listings. Alternatively, the application form and job description are also available on NHS Jobs. Please note that only online applications will be accepted, and the post will close once a sufficient number of applications have been 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 have not been shortlisted.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

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

Experience

• Ability to assess patients with comprehensive history and physical examination
• Ability to develop management plans
• Ability to triage effectively
• Experience caring for inpatient neonates and children
• Prior SpR experience in a tertiary hospital
• Prior PICU experience
• Experience 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 of paediatrics
• Advanced safeguarding training

Personal

• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
• Good interpersonal skills
• Commitment to continuing medical education
• Flexible approach
• Supportive nature
• Ability to self-motivate and motivate others

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, requiring a Disclosure check for any previous criminal convictions.

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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