Senior Clinical Fellow - Paediatrics (LESS THAN FULL TIME) | The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust

Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A major acute provider is seeking a middle-grade doctor to join their Paediatric team in Wolverhampton. This 12-month Tier 2 role involves providing inpatient care and participating in the on-call rota, averaging no more than 48 hours per week. Candidates should be at ST3 level or higher and will gain valuable experience in both acute and outpatient paediatrics, with opportunities to develop sub-specialist skills.

Qualifications

• Experience providing inpatient care for Paediatric patients.
• Ability to collaborate across disciplines.
• Engagement in teaching and appraisal processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide ward support in the Paediatric department.
• Participate in the Tier 2 on-call rota.
• Contribute to high-quality care for children.

Skills

Acute Paediatrics

Team collaboration

Teaching and education

Clinical governance

Communication with GPs

Education

Experience at ST3 level or higher

Job description

The post holder will work in the Paediatric department as an integral member of the Paediatric team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing ward support as a ‘middle grade’, working alongside the consultant of the week to provide inpatient care for Paediatric patients. They will also gain experience in outpatient clinics.

This position is designed for a trainee seeking to gain further experience in Acute Paediatrics within the NHS in the UK. It is suitable for an experienced doctor at ST3 level or higher.

The post offers 12 months in a Tier 2 role, based in general paediatrics. The post-holder will participate in the Tier 2 on-call rota to cover general paediatrics during day and overnight shifts, averaging no more than 48 hours per week.

This role is ideal for candidates wishing to develop skills in both acute and outpatient paediatrics, with opportunities to explore sub-specialist areas within acute paediatrics.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Contribute to high-quality care for children and young people in inpatient and outpatient settings.
2. Collaborate with colleagues across disciplines to provide integrated services.
3. Develop skills and interests in the general paediatric sub-specialty.
4. Maintain collaborative relationships with medical colleagues and participate in clinical meetings and postgraduate activities.
5. Develop a special interest to enhance the current medical team's skills.
6. Participate in the appraisal process for Tier 1 resident doctors under consultant supervision.
7. Engage in teaching and education for resident doctors and medical students.
8. Maintain good communication with GPs, tertiary specialists, and outside agencies.
9. Participate in Clinical Governance, Risk Management, and Clinical Audit.
10. Keep practice up-to-date and adhere to GMC standards.

About the Trust:

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust, established in 1994, is a major acute provider serving Wolverhampton and surrounding areas. It is a teaching hospital affiliated with the University of Birmingham Medical School, offering training for medical students, nurses, midwives, and allied health professionals. The Trust has a budget of approximately £380 million, over 800 beds, and employs around 8,000 staff.

Additional Responsibilities:

1. Participate fully in the Tier 2 rota.
2. Provide cover during colleagues' planned and unplanned leave.
3. Engage in medical audit and research activities.
4. Ensure compliance with clinical governance requirements.

This advert closes on Monday, 7 July 2025.