Job summary
We are looking for Paediatrics and Neonatology trainees ST3 and above/equivalent or post CCT specialist trainee in paediatrics or neonatology, starting onwards from September 2026.
GMC registration and NHS clinical experience is essential for this role.
The posts will be based at Newham Hospital, Royal London Hospital and Whipps Cross Hospital, all of which are part of Barts Health NHS Trust and they will be encouraged to work on collaborative projects.
The successful post holder for this post will be involved primarily with developing educational opportunities within Paediatrics and Neonatology through a wide range of teaching modalities including simulation- based training, clinical skills, lectures, teaching clinics, a bedside teaching to both undergraduate and post graduate medical trainees. Trainees with an interest in developing/establishing digital learning/platform for teaching are welcomed.
Main duties of the job
The Education Academy within Barts Health is expanding in response to the need with increasing numbers of students and trainees and commitment to offer the best educational experience for our trainees. There is a real need to ensure that students receive excellent educational opportunities, including access to emerging digital technologies.
Barts Health Simulation Service has four dedicated Simulation and Essential Clinical Skills Centres based at Newham Hospital, Whipps Cross University Hospital, St Bartholomew's and the Royal London. Each of these centres has a proud history of being innovative and award winning. These departments are teaching areas with fully equipped simulation and clinical skills teaching and Haptic Clinical Skills facilities.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description and the person specification provide an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, outlining the qualification, skills, experience, and knowledge required.
Please view the attachment below.
Please be advised that the vacancy advertisement may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, we recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description and the person specification provide an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, outlining the qualification, skills, experience, and knowledge required.
Please view the attachment below.
Please be advised that the vacancy advertisement may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, we recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS
- APLS
- NLS
- MRCPCH
- Basic knowledge of educational theory
- Computer literacy: word, excel, power point
Experience
Essential
- Clinical background of either NICU or paediatrics
- Previous experience in delivering education, ideally in an inter-professional setting
- Experience of involvement in research/written papers/public presentation
- NHS Clinical Experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of expert clinical skills & ability to work outside traditional boundaries
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to teach a wide range of both clinical & non-technical skills
- Ability to interact well with all members of a multi-professional team & at all grades of seniority
- Demonstrate commitment & enthusiasm to the provision of quality & innovative education
- Ability to adapt teaching approach to suit the grade, seniority, profession & individual learning needs of trainees
- Work flexibly to ensure training is delivered appropriately
- Demonstrate sensitivity & support in difficult training situation
- Ability to discuss & teach knowledgeably & confidently on all aspects of clinical acute care
- Demonstrates both self-motivation & ability to motivate others
- Ability to take initiative & problem solve
- Can skilfully adapt and utilise a number of communication strategies with a diverse range of people
- Demonstrate sensitivity & support in difficult training situation
Desirable
- Effective in nonroutine, unpredictable situations
Other
Essential
- Acts in a way that is consistent with legislation, policies and procedures; abides by the Trust Health and Safety Policies
- Demonstrate commitment & enthusiasm to the provision of quality & innovative education
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS
- APLS
- NLS
- MRCPCH
- Basic knowledge of educational theory
- Computer literacy: word, excel, power point
Experience
Essential
- Clinical background of either NICU or paediatrics
- Previous experience in delivering education, ideally in an inter-professional setting
- Experience of involvement in research/written papers/public presentation
- NHS Clinical Experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of expert clinical skills & ability to work outside traditional boundaries
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to teach a wide range of both clinical & non-technical skills
- Ability to interact well with all members of a multi-professional team & at all grades of seniority
- Demonstrate commitment & enthusiasm to the provision of quality & innovative education
- Ability to adapt teaching approach to suit the grade, seniority, profession & individual learning needs of trainees
- Work flexibly to ensure training is delivered appropriately
- Demonstrate sensitivity & support in difficult training situation
- Ability to discuss & teach knowledgeably & confidently on all aspects of clinical acute care
- Demonstrates both self-motivation & ability to motivate others
- Ability to take initiative & problem solve
- Can skilfully adapt and utilise a number of communication strategies with a diverse range of people
- Demonstrate sensitivity & support in difficult training situation
Desirable
- Effective in nonroutine, unpredictable situations
Other
Essential
- Acts in a way that is consistent with legislation, policies and procedures; abides by the Trust Health and Safety Policies
- Demonstrate commitment & enthusiasm to the provision of quality & innovative education
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.
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.
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).
