University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Trust Doctor StR Lower Clinical Teaching Fellow

The closing date is 12 February 2026

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Job summary

We are looking to appoint a Junior Clinical Fellow (ST1-2) for a period of 5 months to provide a Clinical Skills role funded by the Clinical Skills team but managed by Acute Paediatrics. This post offers an opportunity for General Paediatric experience in a large district general hospital.

Main duties of the job

Supporting ward based teaching, CSRC teaching sessions and attending monthly CTF development meetings.

See attached JD for outline of clinical fellow role - opportunity for additional shifts within department working on the clinical rota also in addition to funded hours.

About us

We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment manager for this post who will put you in touch with the recruitment team. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.

Details

Date posted

02 February 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£52,656 a year Pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

5 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

216-G3-PAE7727276

Job locations

Acute Paediatrics, University Hospitals NHS Trust

Derriford Road

Plymouth

PL6 8DH


Job description

Job responsibilities

See attached JD for full information and role can be discussed with department directly to understand fully the undertaking.

Job description

Job responsibilities

See attached JD for full information and role can be discussed with department directly to understand fully the undertaking.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Holds GMC licence to practice
  • MBBCh or MBBS

Desirable

  • Previous Paediatric experience
  • Experience in delivering medical education

Clinical Experience

Essential

  • Minimum of 12 months general professional training or equivalent
  • Clinical Experience in UK hospitals
  • APLS

Desirable

  • Child protection
  • Paediatric Immediate Life Support
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Holds GMC licence to practice
  • MBBCh or MBBS

Desirable

  • Previous Paediatric experience
  • Experience in delivering medical education

Clinical Experience

Essential

  • Minimum of 12 months general professional training or equivalent
  • Clinical Experience in UK hospitals
  • APLS

Desirable

  • Child protection
  • Paediatric Immediate Life Support

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

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Address

Acute Paediatrics, University Hospitals NHS Trust

Derriford Road

Plymouth

PL6 8DH


Employer's website

https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Address

Acute Paediatrics, University Hospitals NHS Trust

Derriford Road

Plymouth

PL6 8DH


Employer's website

https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Deputy Directorate Manager

Rachel Deakin

rachel.deakin@nhs.net

01752431397

Details

Date posted

02 February 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£52,656 a year Pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

5 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

216-G3-PAE7727276

Job locations

Acute Paediatrics, University Hospitals NHS Trust

Derriford Road

Plymouth

PL6 8DH


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