Trust Doctor (eqv ST1-ST3) in General Paediatrics

NHS; City Of London; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK healthcare provider is seeking a Junior Clinical Fellow in Paediatrics from December 2025 to March 2026. This role involves managing general paediatric inpatients, liaising with multidisciplinary teams, and offers opportunities for subspecialty experience. Ideal candidates should possess basic medical qualifications and previous paediatric experience. The salary ranges from £44,170 to £50,175 annually, and full GMC registration is required.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a paediatric setting.
• Able to contribute to teaching and learning of others in clinical settings.

Responsibilities

• Manage ward care of general paediatric in-patients.
• Liaise with paediatric sub-specialities and A&E.
• Participate in audit and research projects.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to manage workload and time

Team player

Attention to detail

Education

Basic medical qualifications – MBBS/MBChB, BMBS

Full GMC registration with licence to practice

Job description

Job Summary

Paediatric fellowship – December 2025 to March 2026 (with possibility of extension). We are excited to announce a Junior clinical fellow (ST1‑3 equivalent) post in paediatrics.

The successful candidate will have the following subspecialty choice: General Paediatrics. This job covers training post vacancies and will last 4 months, with possible extension based on clinical performance.

Who is the Junior fellowship suitable for?

Paediatric trainees wanting further subspecialty experience; foundation trainees FY3; trainees out of programme seeking sub‑specialty experience before GRID; and overseas paediatric trainees.

Due to high demand, the vacancy may close early – submit as soon as possible.

Main duties of the job

The General paediatric firm comprises 10 FTE consultants, 3 GPVTS trainees (SHO equivalent), 2 FY1 and 2 FY2 trainees, and one general paediatric registrar.

The post holder will manage ward care of general paediatric in‑patients, liaise with paediatric sub‑specialities, paediatric A&E, hospital and community multidisciplinary teams, review and discuss referrals, and cover on‑call duties as per rota. Opportunities also include attending clinics and covering sub‑specialty patients.

About Us

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts, aspiring to be a high‑performing group of NHS hospitals renowned for excellence and innovation, providing safe and compassionate care.

Details

Date posted: 20 November 2025

Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade: Doctor – other

Salary: £44,170 to £50,175 a year

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 4 months

Working pattern: Full‑time

Reference number: 259-MED7625076RLH

Job location: The Royal London Hospital, Whitechapel Rd, London, E1 1FR

Job Responsibilities

• Active participation in the development of evidence‑based clinical guidelines
• Participation in audit projects and ongoing research projects of your choice
• Further teaching experience focusing on skills required for teaching SHOs, medical students and other registrars
• Participation in weekly radiology and psychosocial meetings
• Participation in weekly teaching sessions (see generic teaching activities below)

Person Specification

Essential

• Basic medical qualifications – MBBS/MBChB, BMBS
• Experience working in a paediatric setting
• Able to contribute to teaching and learning of others in clinical settings
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, written and spoken
• Ability to manage workload and time through effective prioritisation
• Attention to detail
• Team player
• Full GMC registration with licence to practice

Desirable

• Previous training in paediatrics or foundation year 2 level
• Paediatric Advanced Life Support Course
• Newborn Life Support course
• Experience working in an NHS setting
• Knowledge of current issues in the NHS
• Understanding of responsibilities as an NHS employee
• Practical competence in paediatrics or equivalent

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers requiring skilled worker sponsorship will be considered alongside all other applications.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer Details

Barts Health NHS Trust – The Royal London Hospital, Whitechapel Rd, London, E1 1FR

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