Job summary
We are delighted to invite applications for a 6-12 month fixed term post as a Junior Clinical Fellow in Paediatric Emergency Medicine. We welcome applications for posts starting in March/April 2026, August/September 2026, or February/March 2027.
We welcome applications from candidates looking to work on both a full-time and less than full time basis.
Our Junior Clinical Fellow post is intended to provide between 6 to 12 months of Paediatric Emergency Medicine in a major trauma centre.
It is aimed at early to mid-stage Emergency Medicine or Paediatric trainees (ST1-3 equivalent), or trainees undertaking an 'FY3' Year between Foundation Training and Specialty Training, looking to gain further experience in Paediatric Emergency Medicine.
Our Junior Clinical Fellow post is designed to enable the post-holder to start/consolidate PEM skills in the well-supported environment of a friendly Paediatric Emergency Department, while getting the bonus of being in a major trauma centre with exposure to a huge range of expertise and support.
Informal enquiries are welcomed by Dr Emre Basatemur, Consultant in Paediatric Emergency Medicine (emre.basatemur@nhs.net).
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
Main duties of the job
Communicate effectively with patients, and treat patients and colleagues with compassion and respect at all times.
Deliver safe, and effective clinical care seeing patients within a personal case load seekingsupport, instruction, and advice from senior clinical team members where required.
Support delivery of the emergency department's key performance standards throughmotivated adherence to key standards and by seeking support and advice from within thewider emergency care team when required.
Write clear, concise and contemporaneous patient focused medical records.Practice with honesty and integrity and in full compliance with the GMC standards for good clinical practice.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
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.
Barts Health supports The Pregnancy Loss Pledge and commits to supporting their staff through the distress of miscarriage.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Actively participate in the departments education and training program both in receivingand delivering education and training.
Actively participate in the departmental, hospital and trust wide clinical governance andpatient safety activities.
Promote, and actively participate in the departments health and well-being at workprograms.
Collaborate with all members of the emergency department team and staff from otherDepartments.
Participate in major incident clinical cascade. Deliver as able extra duties in the event of a major incident.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Actively participate in the departments education and training program both in receivingand delivering education and training.
Actively participate in the departmental, hospital and trust wide clinical governance andpatient safety activities.
Promote, and actively participate in the departments health and well-being at workprograms.
Collaborate with all members of the emergency department team and staff from otherDepartments.
Participate in major incident clinical cascade. Deliver as able extra duties in the event of a major incident.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent degree
- Full GMC registration
Desirable
- Up-to-date APLS certificate
- MCEM, MRCPCH or equivalent
- Other postgraduate degree
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 years of post-graduate clinical experience including F1 and F2 years or equivalent
Desirable
- Minimum 4 months of experience in either paediatrics or emergency medicine
Knowledge
Essential
- Ethos of lifelong learning and a desire to continually gain and improve knowledge and skills
Desirable
- Experience of teaching a range of audiences
- Evidence of participation in clinical governance, quality improvement, or research activity
Skills
Essential
- Motivated and able to work independently when required
- Work well in a multidisciplinary team
- Caring, compassionate and respectful of patients and colleagues
- Communicate effectively with patients and colleagues
- Able to produce clear and concise computer written clinical notes including structured clinical coding
- Communicate effectively through written documents
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent degree
- Full GMC registration
Desirable
- Up-to-date APLS certificate
- MCEM, MRCPCH or equivalent
- Other postgraduate degree
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 years of post-graduate clinical experience including F1 and F2 years or equivalent
Desirable
- Minimum 4 months of experience in either paediatrics or emergency medicine
Knowledge
Essential
- Ethos of lifelong learning and a desire to continually gain and improve knowledge and skills
Desirable
- Experience of teaching a range of audiences
- Evidence of participation in clinical governance, quality improvement, or research activity
Skills
Essential
- Motivated and able to work independently when required
- Work well in a multidisciplinary team
- Caring, compassionate and respectful of patients and colleagues
- Communicate effectively with patients and colleagues
- Able to produce clear and concise computer written clinical notes including structured clinical coding
- Communicate effectively through written documents
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).
