Senior Clinical Fellows in General Paediatrics ST3+ equivalent

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in London is seeking two Clinical Fellows in General Paediatrics for a 12-month position. Ideal candidates will have GMC registration and MRCPCH, with experience in managing paediatric disorders. Role involves mentoring, opportunities for leadership, and participation in special interest areas. Competitive training environment provided.

Benefits

Leadership coaching

Training opportunities

Comprehensive paediatric services

Qualifications

• Commitment to paediatrics as a career is essential.
• Middle grade experience in General Paediatrics required.
• Broad experience at SHO level in various paediatric specialties.
• Experience in acute paediatrics and emergency department is essential.
• Safeguarding experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent paediatric and adolescent service.
• Lead divisional priority based on personal interest.
• Participate in strategic meetings with mentorship.

Skills

Ability to manage common acute and chronic paediatric disorders

Good practical skills

Ability to teach and train junior staff

Able to communicate well in verbal and written English

A flexible collaborative approach

Good team worker

Leadership skills

Education

GMC full registration

MRCPCH or equivalent

APLS or equivalent

Medical education qualification

Job description

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Job summary

Are you looking for an opportunity to work in a lively, supportive, innovative department, with excellent training and opportunities to explore your interests? UCLH is looking to recruit two Clinical Fellows in General Paediatrics (registrar/ST3+ equivalent) to commence as soon as possible for 12 months in the first instance. Of the two roles, one requires participation in the on-call rota, whereas the other has no on-call requirement. (details are in the job description). You will have allocated time within the post to develop a dedicated interest of your choice (clinical specialty, QI and service development, Leadership and Management, or Research).

Leadership Coaching will also be provided as part of the post.

Main duties of the job

Options for Special Interests as per candidate's preference:

• Diabetes and obesity
• Child and Adolescent Mental Health
• Haematology (red cell, non malignant)
• Allergy
• Infectious Diseases and Inclusion Health
• Safeguarding
• Epilepsy
• Integrated Care
• Research
• Leadership and Management
• Quality Improvement/Research

These posts provide a unique opportunity to lead on a divisional priority based on personal interest. The post holders can expect mentoring from a senior Clinical leader, coaching opportunities, and attendance at strategic meetings such as CYP Leadership meeting, CYP Steering Board, Senior Directors meeting, with mentorship from the divisional manager.

About us

You will be joining a friendly team to provide an excellent and comprehensive Paediatric and Adolescent Service within UCL Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This post is equivalent to other general paediatric registrars providing daytime continuity, general paediatric/rapid referral clinics and/or specialty clinics. There are opportunities to develop skills in all areas listed above, in addition to other services such as emergency medicine. The division actively participates in clinical research and quality improvement. A weekly attending system for General Paediatrics is in operation and all junior doctors are closely supervised and supported. The department supports ongoing training opportunities in clinical and non-clinical areas including education, leadership, and management skills.

You would join a highly motivated team at the cutting edge of service development and academic research.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For detailed information about this role, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GMC full registration
• MRCPCH or equivalent
• APLS or equivalent
• Evidence of commitment to paediatrics as a career

Desirable

• Medical education qualification
• Undertaking/interest in undertaking a Spin in subspeciality/demonstrable interest in named special interest

Experience

Essential

• Middle grade experience in General Paediatrics
• Broad experience at SHO level in paediatrics in a range of specialties both inpatient and outpatient
• Experience of acute paediatrics and ED

Desirable

• Experience and commitment in education and training
• Evidence of training in teaching and education
• Experience in area of interest
• Safeguarding experience

Skills, Abilities & Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to manage common acute and chronic paediatric disorders
• Good practical skills
• Ability to teach and train junior staff
• Able to communicate well in verbal and written English

Personal Qualities

Essential

• A flexible collaborative approach
• Good team worker
• Leadership skills

Disclosure and Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the appropriate government pages.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the UK government or NHS Jobs guidance pages.

Employer details

Employer name

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

UCLH, 235 Euston Road, London, NW1 2BU

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