Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

CLINICAL FELLOW IN GENERAL PAEDIATRICS AND SPECIALTIES

The closing date is 08 June 2025

Job summary

Full-time: varied contract lengths and variable start dates - six month posts starting from Aug/Sep 2025

Applications are invited for a Junior Clinical Fellow rotational posts in Paediatrics at the Evelina London Children's Hospital. This is an exciting opportunity to gain paediatric experience at a world class paediatric hospital with a wealth of training and education opportunities available to successful applicants. Whilst these are not accredited training posts, they attract the same training opportunities, including study leave, a named educational supervisor and a very active educational program.

We have several posts available starting in Feb/Mar 2024 and Aug/Sep 2024. There are six month posts available or we can offer longer rotational posts between various specialties. We have a strong track record in supporting trainee through a number of posts and subsequent successful entry into the national training programmes however we are keen to hear from you whether your prior experience in paediatrics is minimal or significant.

Main duties of the job

Departmental and job summaries are included within the generic Job Description. All duties are worked on a full shift system and are compliant with the Junior doctor contract.

About us

Due to the volume of applicants, unfortunately we are unlikely to be able to consider candidates without previous UK experience within the NHS.All duties are worked on a full shift system and are compliant with the Junior doctor contract.We are keen to hear from you whether your prior experience in paediatrics is minimal or significant, and you wish to enhance/consolidate yourexperience in a leading paediatric centre with a view to specialist training in paediatrics as a career. Due to the volume of applicants, we areunlikely to be able to consider candidates without UK experience within the NHS.These are not recognised training posts but attract the same training opportunities, including study leave, named educational supervisor and avery active educational program.

Details

Date posted

29 May 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£49,909 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

196-MED4856

Job locations

St Thomas' Hospital Site

London

SE1 7EH


Job description

Job responsibilities

The paediatric posts are based in the Evelina London Childrens Hospital at St Thomas Hospital in various specialties. The neonatal posts are based in the neonatal unit at St Thomas which is one of the largest in London.

Potential posts are available in the following specialities and there may be more than one post available in a particular specialty.

  1. Complex General Paediatrics (FY2+ ST3)
  2. General Paediatrics with special interest in Medical Education (FY2+ ST3)
  3. General Paediatrics with special interest in Quality Improvement (FY2+ ST3)
  4. Paediatric ENT (FY2+ ST3)

To be confirmed please submit an application if interested

  1. Paediatric Neurology/metabolic (ST1 ST3)
  2. Paediatric Emergency department (ST1 ST3
  3. Paediatric Nephrology (ST1 ST3)
  4. Paediatric Medical Orthopaedics (FY2+ ST2)
  5. Paediatric General Surgical (FY2+ ST2)

Due to the volume of applicants, unfortunately we are unlikely to be able to consider candidates without previous UK experience within the NHS.

Informal enquiries to:

Complex General Paediatrics: Ajanta Kamal Ajanta.kamal@gstt.nhs.uk

Neonatology: Anna MilanAnna.milan@gstt.nhs.uk

Paediatric Emergency Department: Martin LaqueMartin.laque@gstt.nhs.uk

Paediatric ENT: Lily JablenskaLily.Jablenska@gstt.nhs.uk

Paediatric General Surgery: Hemanshoo ThakkarHemanshoo.Thakkar@gstt.nhs.uk

Paediatric Nephrology: Nicholas Ware Nicholas.ware@gstt.nhs.uk

Paediatric Orthopaedics: Arash Afsharpad Arash.Afsharpad@gstt.nhs.uk

Paediatric Neurology: Daniel LumsdenDaniel.Lumsden@gstt.nhs.uk

Job description

Job responsibilities

The paediatric posts are based in the Evelina London Childrens Hospital at St Thomas Hospital in various specialties. The neonatal posts are based in the neonatal unit at St Thomas which is one of the largest in London.

Potential posts are available in the following specialities and there may be more than one post available in a particular specialty.

  1. Complex General Paediatrics (FY2+ ST3)
  2. General Paediatrics with special interest in Medical Education (FY2+ ST3)
  3. General Paediatrics with special interest in Quality Improvement (FY2+ ST3)
  4. Paediatric ENT (FY2+ ST3)

To be confirmed please submit an application if interested

  1. Paediatric Neurology/metabolic (ST1 ST3)
  2. Paediatric Emergency department (ST1 ST3
  3. Paediatric Nephrology (ST1 ST3)
  4. Paediatric Medical Orthopaedics (FY2+ ST2)
  5. Paediatric General Surgical (FY2+ ST2)

Due to the volume of applicants, unfortunately we are unlikely to be able to consider candidates without previous UK experience within the NHS.

Informal enquiries to:

Complex General Paediatrics: Ajanta Kamal Ajanta.kamal@gstt.nhs.uk

Neonatology: Anna MilanAnna.milan@gstt.nhs.uk

Paediatric Emergency Department: Martin LaqueMartin.laque@gstt.nhs.uk

Paediatric ENT: Lily JablenskaLily.Jablenska@gstt.nhs.uk

Paediatric General Surgery: Hemanshoo ThakkarHemanshoo.Thakkar@gstt.nhs.uk

Paediatric Nephrology: Nicholas Ware Nicholas.ware@gstt.nhs.uk

Paediatric Orthopaedics: Arash Afsharpad Arash.Afsharpad@gstt.nhs.uk

Paediatric Neurology: Daniel LumsdenDaniel.Lumsden@gstt.nhs.uk

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GMC registration
  • Medical degree - MBBS or equivalent
  • Complete Foundation competencies or equivalent

Desirable

  • Newborn life support training
  • MRCPCH part 1, MRCP, MRCPCH, MCEM or equivalent
  • APLS Instructor or equivalent resuscitation provider training
  • Level 3 child protection training

Clinical Experience

Essential

  • Understanding and awareness of particular requirements and demands of working with children and their parents
  • Demonstrates reflective approach to practice and commitment to personal development

Desirable

  • Previous paediatric or neonatal experience

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Evidence of experience in clinical procedures relevant to post

Desirable

  • Undertaken quality improvement work or service development
  • Evidence of contribution to effective clinical audit and clinical risk management
  • Evidence of interest and experience in teaching

Teaching & Other

Desirable

  • Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research

PErsonal Skills

Essential

  • Evidence of working as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team

Physical Requirements

Essential

  • Satisfactory medical occupational health clearance is a condition of employment for medical staff and evidence of immunity to Hepatitis B is mandatory for all staff involved in invasive procedures

Other

Essential

  • Evidence of understanding of and adherence to the principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the General Medical Council.

Desirable

  • Extracurricular activities or achievements relevant to paediatrics
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GMC registration
  • Medical degree - MBBS or equivalent
  • Complete Foundation competencies or equivalent

Desirable

  • Newborn life support training
  • MRCPCH part 1, MRCP, MRCPCH, MCEM or equivalent
  • APLS Instructor or equivalent resuscitation provider training
  • Level 3 child protection training

Clinical Experience

Essential

  • Understanding and awareness of particular requirements and demands of working with children and their parents
  • Demonstrates reflective approach to practice and commitment to personal development

Desirable

  • Previous paediatric or neonatal experience

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Evidence of experience in clinical procedures relevant to post

Desirable

  • Undertaken quality improvement work or service development
  • Evidence of contribution to effective clinical audit and clinical risk management
  • Evidence of interest and experience in teaching

Teaching & Other

Desirable

  • Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research

PErsonal Skills

Essential

  • Evidence of working as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team

Physical Requirements

Essential

  • Satisfactory medical occupational health clearance is a condition of employment for medical staff and evidence of immunity to Hepatitis B is mandatory for all staff involved in invasive procedures

Other

Essential

  • Evidence of understanding of and adherence to the principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the General Medical Council.

Desirable

  • Extracurricular activities or achievements relevant to paediatrics

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Thomas' Hospital Site

London

SE1 7EH


Employer's website

https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Thomas' Hospital Site

London

SE1 7EH


Employer's website

https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

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miriam.moussa@gstt.nhs.uk

02071887186

Details

Date posted

29 May 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£49,909 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

196-MED4856

Job locations

St Thomas' Hospital Site

London

SE1 7EH


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