Senior Clinical Fellow - Paediatrics

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Lancashire is seeking a Senior Clinical Fellow in Paediatrics. This role involves providing day-to-day care on the Children’s Ward and Neonatal Unit, engaging in emergency care, and participating in the on-call rota. Candidates should have full GMC registration, a medical degree, and at least 2 years of pediatric experience. This position offers a comprehensive experience within a bustling hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise at time of appointment.
• Medical Degree from a recognised university.
• APLS and NLS certification in date.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in Paediatric Specialty.

Responsibilities

• Care of patients on the Children’s Unit and Neonatal Unit.
• Maintain patient records and generate Discharge Summaries.
• Participate in Consultant-led ward rounds.
• Emergency care in the paediatric assessment unit.

Skills

Full GMC registration

Medical Degree

APLS certified

NLS certified

Minimum 2 years in Paediatrics

Education

MBBS or equivalent qualification

Postgraduate Qualification in Paediatrics

Job description

Overview

The Royal Lancaster Infirmary is looking for a 6 month fixed term Senior Clinical Fellow in Paediatrics at Middle-Grade level, available from August 2025. Posts are based in the Paediatric Department at Royal Lancaster Infirmary and you will be part of a team delivering day-to-day care of patients on the Children's Ward and Neonatal Unit. You will be required to participate in the 1:8 resident on-call rota, which includes night duties, day shifts and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day care of patients on the Children’s Unit and Neonatal Unit, including coverage of the Central Delivery Suite and post-natal Ward.
• Maintenance of patient records and generation of timely Discharge Summaries.
• Participation in Consultant-led ward rounds undertaken by the Paediatric Team.
• Emergency care of patients in the paediatric assessment unit and the emergency department.

Notes

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Qualifications and Experience

• Essential:
  • Full GMC registration with a licence to practise at time of appointment.
  • Medical Degree from a recognised university.
  • MBBS or recognised equivalent qualification.
  • APLS certified/in date (or equivalent).
  • NLS certified/in date (or equivalent).
• Desirable:
  • Postgraduate Qualification in Paediatrics.
• Experience:
  • Minimum of 2 years' experience in Paediatric Specialty.
  • Completion of at least four years of full-time postgraduate training (or equivalent on a part-time or flexible basis), with at least two years in a relevant specialty, or equivalent experience and competencies.
  • Evidence of achievement appropriate to ST3 level or higher.
  • Active involvement in Audit and Quality Improvement projects.

Professional Values & Behaviours

• Demonstrates the underpinning subject-specific competencies (knowledge, skills and behaviours relevant to the role and setting).
• Ability to work largely independently.

About the Trust

We operate from three main hospitals: Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, along with a number of community healthcare premises. All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care, including outpatients, diagnostics, day case and inpatient surgery, as well as local outreach services and diagnostics from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.