Senior Clinical Fellow - Paediatrics

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in the UK is seeking a Senior Clinical Fellow in Paediatrics for a one-year position. The role involves clinical work within a general paediatric and neonatal rota while developing skills relevant for a future pediatric consultant career. Responsibilities include participating in clinical governance, outpatient clinics, and working with a consultant on a personalized development plan. This position offers a comprehensive opportunity for further training and experience in a supportive environment.

Benefits

On-site parking

Local discounts

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• Qualified to undertake Senior Registrar rota duties.
• Minimum of 4 years post‑graduate clinical experience.
• Minimum of 2 years Paediatric training.

Responsibilities

• Work clinically on the general paediatric and neonatal rota.
• Participate in governance activities and audits.
• Work alongside a consultant in outpatient clinics.

Skills

Clinical skills

Teaching delivery

Education

MBChB or equivalent

GMC registration

Tools

ALS certification

ATLS certification

APLS certification

Job description

Senior Clinical Fellow - Paediatrics

The closing date is 11 January 2026

This post will be of interest to a specialty registrar or equivalent level practitioner to develop experience and skills in areas relevant to a future career as a paediatric consultant whilst working clinically as a middle grade doctor on our general paediatric and neonatal rota. This is a specific role for one year only which provides potential opportunities to gain experience in medical education, safeguarding, departmental governance or in more specialist district general paediatric areas such as community paediatrics, LNU neonates (local neonatal until level care) or a specialist area of paediatrics.

The successful candidate will be on the full shift rota for general paediatrics and neonates where you will cover neonatal and paediatric inpatient and acute care. The remainder of the time within the role will be allocated to work alongside a consultant in general paediatric outpatient clinics, with an expectation of participation in governance activities such as updating guidelines, undertaking audits and quality improvement projects and departmental education activities. There will also be dedicated time to work towards your own personalised development plan (PDP). You will be allocated a consultant supervisor who will help guide with development and achievement of your PDP.

Main duties of the job

For further information please see the attached job description and person specification which gives a comprehensive overview of the main duties required for this role.

About us

Our staff enjoy a range of benefits including on-site parking, local discounts, on-site Caf and Amazon lockers. There is a cycle-to-work scheme along with electric vehicle charging points. A newly opened hub, dedicated to the health and wellbeing of our staff, which include rooms for mindfulness, gym and shower facilities and different programmes to keep you active.

Chesterfield is a thriving market town surrounded by attractive countryside, contemporary leisure facilities and extensive retail outlets. The town has excellent road and rail links, and easy access to airports.

Derbyshire is home to the Peak District National Park and is an area of outstanding beauty. Numerous stately homes are within easy travelling distance. The Yorkshire Dales, North Yorkshire Moors, a number of coastal resorts and many historic cities are also close enough for day trips.

Housing in the Chesterfield area is competitively priced and offers a wide range of choice, including urban and rural locations. There are several high-performing state schools in the town, as well as a number of excellent private schools across the wider region.

In addition to local shops and complexes, the Meadowhall Shopping Centre is within easy travelling distance and is one of the largest and most up-to-date in Europe, attracting some 30 million visitors each year.

The city of Sheffield is only 9 miles away and hosts two universities, one with a medical and dental school.

Job responsibilities

For further information please see the attached job description and person specification which gives a comprehensive overview of the main duties required for this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• MBChB or equivalent.
• GMC registered with license to practise.
• ALS, ATLS or APLS provider certification

Experience

• Qualified to undertake Senior Registrar rota duties
• Minimum of 4 years post‑graduate clinical experience (completion of Foundation competencies or equivalent).
• Minimum of 2 years Paediatric training
• Teaching delivery experience (any modality) to UG medical students.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust