Senior Clinical Fellow, Paediatric Emergency Medicine

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in the UK is looking for experienced doctors for two posts in Paediatric Emergency Medicine at St Mary's Hospital. Positions involve managing a range of paediatric presentations and supporting junior staff. Candidates must have 3 years post-Foundation training in paediatrics or Emergency Medicine, with at least 6 months in paediatrics. The role emphasizes team collaboration and includes time for quality improvement projects. Flexible working options and strong professional development opportunities are provided.

Benefits

Career development

Flexible working

Staff recognition scheme

Qualifications

• GMC registration and licence to practice.
• 3 years' experience post-Foundation Training (ST5+) in either paediatrics or emergency medicine.
• Evidence of participation in Quality Improvement projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and effective clinical care to children in the department.
• Support the nursing and medical team, providing supervision.
• Complete quality improvement projects to enhance departmental care.

Skills

Advanced resuscitation skills

Communication in English to IELTS level 7

Experience with paediatrics

Education

MB ChB or equivalent

Membership of Royal College exams (e.g. MRCPCH)

Job description

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Fulfil your potential in hospitals that make history: Charing Cross, Hammersmith, St Mary's, Queen Charlotte's & Chelsea and Western Eye.

With five world-renowned hospitals, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is full of opportunity if you are looking to develop your healthcare career.

We are an NHS Trust of approximately 16,000 people, providing care for over a million and a half patients from north west London and beyond every year.

We have a rich heritage and an ambitious vision for the future of our patients and local communities.

With our partners, Imperial College London, and The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, we form Imperial College Academic Health Science Centre, one of 6 academic health science centres in the UK, working to ensure the rapid translation of research for better patient care and excellence in education.

We are proud of our heritage in innovation and we are early adopters of new insights in technologies, techniques and treatments for improving health.

Job overview

Two posts in Paediatric Emergency Medicine with an interest in either Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) or Paediatric Major trauma, for 12 months starting September 2026.

St Mary's Hospital is a busy Major Trauma Centre in London, with a range of paediatric medical and surgical specialities, including PID, Haematology, Neurology, Allergy, Renal and PICU. It is one of the key trusts in the North London Paediatric Specialist Network, and works closely with West London Childrens Hospital.

It has an internationally respected academic and research unit, and active recruitment to several current or recent important research projects.

We are looking for experienced doctors who have completed at least 3 years post-Foundation training in either paediatrics or Emergency Medicine (with at least 6 months in paediatrics if EM trained). Successful candidates will be able to show a real interest in Paediatric EM, and show how these posts will further their training and career. They are suitable for those looking for Out of Program experience (OOP), working alongside RCPCH Grid trainees in PEM.

Main duties of the job

These posts sit within the senior decision maker (SDM) rota within the paediatric ED. Doctors will assess and manage the wide range of presentations of illness and injury in children and young people. They will support more junior resident doctors (along with the consultants), and help the wider MDT team provide effective and quality care to children and their families.

Dedicated time is built in to the rota to undertake projects, gain expertise and to assist in training and governance of the chosen area of interest (POCUS / Major Trauma).

Key areas of responsibilities

• To provide initial assessment and treatment of children brought to the Emergency Department.
• To support the nursing and medical team within the department, and provide supervision and support for less experienced trainees.
• To hone experience in the resuscitation of critically unwell children, and to gain experience in major trauma in children and young people.
• To complete quality improvement projects to improve the care the department can provide for its patients.

Working for our organisation

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career. Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

Covid-19 vaccination policy

The statutory requirement to be fully Covid-19 vaccinated as a condition of employment from April 2022 is subject to legislative review. At Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, we strongly encourage and support vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against COVID19. The successful applicant may have contact with patients and service users and as part of our pre‑employment checks and risk assessments, we will ask all candidates to confirm whether or not they have been fully vaccinated or have a medical exemption.

Interview process

As part of our continued response to Covid19 we are still conducting the majority of our interviews virtually.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Clinical Duties:

• To provide safe and effective clinical care to children in the department, under the supervision of the Paediatric Emergency Medicine Consultant.
• To help provide on-going care for children on the paediatric CDU.
• To help with the resuscitation and stabilisation of significantly injured or sick children.
• To help perform procedures including minor orthopaedic procedures, suturing etc.
• To be responsible for good safety netting and signposting on discharge, and ensuring the safety of children on discharge from the department.
• To provide good communication with nursing staff and colleagues, and work cohesively as part of the team.
• To help support, and learn from, colleagues with differing clinical backgrounds.
• To liaise effectively with colleagues from different specialties, and with HCP in the community (GP, midwife, school nurses etc).
• To effectively use the computerised system for patient records, ordering, results and communication (discharge letters).
• To ensure all safeguarding concerns are addressed and communicated.
• To develop and hone the skills in working an Emergency Department - prioritisation, safety, flow and efficient working.

Person specification

Education/ qualifications

Essential criteria

• GMC registration and licence to practice
• MB ChB or equivalent
• Membership of Royal College exams (e.g. MRCPCH, MRCEM, MRCP, MRCS etc)

Desirable criteria

• Higher Degree (MSc etc)
• Higher training qualifications (FCEM, diploma etc)

Communication

Essential criteria

• Ability to speak and write English to IELTS level 7 or above (IELTS completed if required.)

Relevant experience in specialty/Sub specialty

Essential criteria

• 3 years' experience post-Foundation Training (ie ST5+) in either paediatrics or emergency medicine
• 1 year previous experience as a middle grade in the UK / NHS

Desirable criteria

• Experience in critical care (ITU / Anaesthetics / PICU)
• Other related experience (trauma / surgery)

Clinical skills

Essential criteria

• Advanced resuscitation skills (e.g. APLS / EPLS)

Desirable criteria

• Advanced Trauma skills (e.g. ATLS / ETC)

Quality Improvement and Research

Essential criteria

• Evidence of participation in Quality Improvement projects

Desirable criteria

• Completion of QI project / audit cycle.
• Publication in peer review journal

Right to work

If you need sponsorship to work in the UK, please visit the Home Office website for information on sponsorship and visa status before you fill in your application form. Due to recent changes in the UK immigration rules which affect Skilled Worker Visas, Global Business Mobility, Higher Skill Level and Increased Salary Thresholds, please ensure that you are able to meet the requirements to live and work in the UK before applying. Further information about eligibility is available on UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

• Job Description and Person Spec (PDF, 872.5KB)
• FRF (PDF, 256.6KB)
• Our Strategy 2023-25 (PDF, 230.4KB)