Senior Clinical Fellow - Paediatrics

Job summary

Interview date: TBC

Please note that this post will close as soon as it has received the required volume of application. You are encouraged to apply early .

The Paediatric department at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS trust is currently recruiting for an enthusiastic, experienced and dedicated senior clinical fellow to join our team starting as soon as possible for 6 months with possibility of further extension for suitable candidate.

The post would require the post holder to work at middle grade (MT04) as part of the current second on call rota for paediatric medicine. The post holder will join the clinical team and will contribute to the delivery and organisation of the paediatric service. This post is suitable for candidates wishing to develop a special interest in a wide range of paediatric subspecialties. International medical graduates with GMC registration and appropriate experience are welcome to apply.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will join a team of West Midlands deanery senior and junior specialty trainees and provide cover on the Tier 2 rota. This includes covering inpatient wards, a level 2 paediatric critical care unit and children's emergency department. Successful candidates would be expected to contribute to the delivery of the paediatric service, participate in undergraduate and post graduate teaching and development of the service for the population of Coventry and Warwickshire.

There is a full shift system in operation which is EWTD compliant. The post holder will form part of this rota working shifts in our paediatric wards/paediatric critical care unit and children's emergency department. The specific shift pattern is flexible and can be discussed at interview but must include an average of one night per week and 1 in 6 weekends.

In addition to providing clinical cover you would also be responsible for maintaining up to date clinical records, updating discharge summaries, and communication with parents and colleagues. Consultants are present on site from 0900 - 2200 hours on weekdays and 0900 - 1700 hours on weekends and bank holidays.

The successful candidate will have an educational supervisor and access to local training opportunities with other trainees and junior doctors in the department. You will be expected to participate actively in the education programme, clinical governance activities and local projects / multicentric research trials in the department.

About us

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our skilled employees across our hospital sites in Coventry and Rugby, with high quality patient care positioned at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a national and international leader in healthcare.

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities.

There has never been a better time to join our team.

Terms and Conditions 2023

Appointments at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust will be made in accordance with the locally agreed terms and conditions for Clinical Fellows. A copy of these terms will be issued to all successful applicants on appointment. The post holder will also be required to act in accordance with local policies agreed by the Trust.

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further information relation to this post.