Senior Clinical Fellow (ST3-5) in Paediatrics

NHS; Worcester; On-site; GBP 66,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK healthcare provider is looking for a Senior Clinical Fellow in Worcester for a 6-month fixed-term position. The role involves rotational experience in general paediatrics, neonatology, and emergency care, along with responsibilities including on-call duties and ward management. Ideal candidates must have full GMC registration and significant clinical training. The position offers a salary of £65,048 annually, with full-time and flexible working patterns.

Qualifications

• Minimum four years full-time postgraduate training required.
• Experience in multidisciplinary teams is essential.
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for patient care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality service to paediatric patients.
• Manage continuing care and treatment of patients.
• Participate in Tier 2 on-call rota for emergency services.

Skills

Ability to work effectively as a multidisciplinary team member

Ability to communicate effectively with patients

Enquiring and critical approach to work

Education

Full GMC registration with licence to practise

MB ChB, MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

Membership examination with relevant UK Royal College

Job description

Job summary

The Paediatrics department at Worcester Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a Senior Clinical Fellow. This 6 month opportunity offers rotational experience across general paediatrics, neonatology, emergency care and sub‑specialties. The Post holder will gain advanced skills in acute and chronic management, leadership and multidisciplinary coordination, preparing for consultant level practice. These posts include on‑call duties (Tier 2 rota), ward rounds, clinics, procedures, teaching and quality improvement projects. Training is supervised by an Educational Supervisor, with ePortfolio maintenance and ARCP progression aligned to GMC and RCPCH standards.

Responsibility

• Deliver high‑quality service to paediatric patients of Worcester Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, General Practitioners and multidisciplinary teams.
• Provide care across sites, attending multi‑disciplinary meetings; may extend to GP surgeries/health centres.
• Manage continuing care and treatment of patients, performing duties per job plan, delegating appropriately and training staff.
• Support acute paediatrics, neonates and A&E for timely patient flow.
• Lead ward rounds, triage referrals and manage complex cases.
• Prepare patients for treatments/procedures, including post‑operative care.
• Offer consultations and advisory services to colleagues, including timely discharge summaries.
• Collaborate on high‑quality, timely service delivery, meeting Trust and departmental objectives.
• Supervise, train and manage junior staff (ST1–ST4) through teaching, assessments and CPD.
• Participate in Tier 2 on‑call rota for 24/7 emergency/urgent services, shared equally.
• Engage in clinical audit and quality improvement under local arrangements.
• Maintain continuing professional development with Trust support, staying current with evidence‑based practice.

Professional values and behaviours

• Practice with the values and behaviours expected of all doctors set out in the GMC Good Medical Practice and the Professional Capabilities Framework.
• Adhere to professional requirements of annual appraisal, job planning and reviews of performance and progression.
• Demonstrate ability to manage patients with complex needs whilst remaining aware of own limitations.

Personal attributes

• Ability to work effectively as a multidisciplinary team member, even under periods of pressure.
• Enquiring, critical approach to work with a commitment to continuing medical education and professional development.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies.
• Flexible approach to duties and reliable and supportive to colleagues.
• Ability to work without supervision.
• Ability to work antisocial hours.
• Evidence of innovation.
• Understanding of self and impact of behaviour on others.
• Evidence of continuous professional development.

Qualifications and experience

• Essential qualifications:
  • Full GMC registration with licence to practise.
  • MB ChB, MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
  • Training completion ST1–ST2 or equivalent.
  • Membership examination with relevant UK Royal College.
  • APLS/EPALS Certification.
  • NLS.
• Desirable qualifications:
  • Higher degree.
  • Attendance at recognised management courses.
  • Formal qualification in teaching/education.
• Essential experience:
  • Completed at least four years full‑time postgraduate training (or equivalent).
  • Clinical training equivalent to CT/ST3 level in relevant specialty.
  • Experience working in multidisciplinary teams.
  • Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a wide range of problems.
  • Ability to take full and independent responsibility for patient care.
• Desirable experience:
  • Previous NHS experience in specialty of minimum 12 months.
  • Ability to use evidence‑based and clinical audit to support decision making.
  • Taster weeks or electives in paediatrics.
  • International experience.

Management and administrative experience

• Essential:
  • Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively.
  • Experience of audit management and conducting clinical audit.

Teaching experience

• Essential:
  • Ability to organise and deliver teaching across the undergraduate curriculum.
  • Ability to teach clinical skills to medical, nursing staff and other disciplines.
  • Experience of teaching clinical skills to undergraduates and postgraduates.
  • Knowledge of audit principles and evidence of participation and completion of audit projects.
• Desirable:
  • Critical appraisal skills.

Research experience

• Essential:
  • Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems.
  • Awareness of current specialty‑specific developments and initiatives.
• Desirable:
  • Publications in relevant peer‑reviewed journals in the last 5 years.
  • Evidence of having undertaken original research.

Job details

• Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff.
• Grade: Doctor – other.
• Salary: £65,048 a year (MT04 Scale).
• Contract type: Fixed‑term.
• Duration: 6 months.
• Working pattern: Full‑time, flexible working.
• Reference number: C9365-25-1092.
• Job location: Worcestershire Royal Hospital, Charles Hastings Way, Worcester, WR5 1DD.

Employer details

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Worcestershire Royal Hospital, Charles Hastings Way, Worcester, WR5 1DD

Website: https://www.worcsacute.nhs.uk/