Northampton General Hospital

Senior Clinical Fellow - Paediatrics

The closing date is 20 August 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for one individual to join the Paediatric team at Northampton General Hospital as Senior Clinical Fellow, to work within both our Paediatric and Neonatal teams.

This is a 6 month Fixed term post working at SCF level within the registrar rota , it will offer extensive clinical experience in General paediatrics and in level 2 neonatal care in a busy district general hospital setting. During this period, the post holder will work across the two general paediatric wards, paediatric admissions unit, neonatal unit, post-natal wards and in the out-patients department.

Please note that this a non-training post. We encourage applicants wanting to progress through the CESR pathway. Less than full time applicants are welcome to apply.

Main duties of the job

This is a Full-time post and the holder will be expected to work flexibly on the ST3+ (middle grade/Registrar) rota. Less than full time applicants are welcome to apply.

Duties will cover all areas in the department including admissions unit, Level 2 neonatal unit, out-patients, paediatric emergency department and maternity unit for high risk deliveries. The role also encompasses elements of clinical audit, clinical governance, teaching of medical students, nursing staff and junior doctors.

There is a rolling programme of teaching with regular lunchtime teaching. There is a weekly clinical meeting (Friday afternoon), and X-ray meeting (Monday morning). Teaching is also available for postgraduate examinations, e.g. MRCPCH, DCH. The postgraduate medical centre has a well-stocked library, a computer terminal for Medline searches and CD databases. The computer terminals are also available within the Department.

The successful applicant is expected to play a full part in the active department training programme for other doctors and assist in the education of clinical students from Oxford and other medical schools.

About us

**Please submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close any adverts before the closing date once we have received sufficient applications**

Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.

Our Excellence Values

  • Compassion
  • Accountability
  • Respect
  • Integrity
  • Courage

We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential.

The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups. We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.

We recognise the valuable contribution that the Armed Forces community make to our organisation. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and achieved Silver Award under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme.

We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.

Details

Date posted

06 August 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£61,825 a year per annum / pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

265-7311405

Job locations

Northampton General Hospital

Billing Road

Northampton

NN1 5BD


Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful applicant will begin work at a level commensurate with previous experience, likely to be at ST3-7 (registrar) level. The post holder must be registered with the GMC and hold a licence to practice. Participation in the Departmental teaching programme will be expected, and you will have a designated Consultant supervisor for the duration of your post. Our department consistently receives excellent feedback from trainees regarding the friendly working environment, the approachability and supportiveness of senior staff, and the training opportunities available. The Consultant body has a breadth of experience including sub-specialty interests.

This is not a HEE recognised post, and you will not receive a National Training Number or a CCT.

Please see job description for full details.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful applicant will begin work at a level commensurate with previous experience, likely to be at ST3-7 (registrar) level. The post holder must be registered with the GMC and hold a licence to practice. Participation in the Departmental teaching programme will be expected, and you will have a designated Consultant supervisor for the duration of your post. Our department consistently receives excellent feedback from trainees regarding the friendly working environment, the approachability and supportiveness of senior staff, and the training opportunities available. The Consultant body has a breadth of experience including sub-specialty interests.

This is not a HEE recognised post, and you will not receive a National Training Number or a CCT.

Please see job description for full details.

Person Specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential

  • Completion of Medical Degree
  • Post Graduate qualification- MRCPCH including clinical exam
  • Previous middle grade paediatric experience
  • Resuscitation training -APLS, PALS, NLS (or equivalents)
  • Full registration with General Medical Council

Teaching & Audit

Desirable

  • Experience of Audit
  • Teaching

Academic Achievements & Research

Desirable

  • Publications/ Presentations
  • Research projects relating to speciality
Person Specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential

  • Completion of Medical Degree
  • Post Graduate qualification- MRCPCH including clinical exam
  • Previous middle grade paediatric experience
  • Resuscitation training -APLS, PALS, NLS (or equivalents)
  • Full registration with General Medical Council

Teaching & Audit

Desirable

  • Experience of Audit
  • Teaching

Academic Achievements & Research

Desirable

  • Publications/ Presentations
  • Research projects relating to speciality

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

Northampton General Hospital

Address

Northampton General Hospital

Billing Road

Northampton

NN1 5BD


Employer's website

https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Northampton General Hospital

Address

Northampton General Hospital

Billing Road

Northampton

NN1 5BD


Employer's website

https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant Paediatrician

Dr Leanne Osborne

leannecharlotte.osborne1@nhs.net

01604523938

Details

Date posted

06 August 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£61,825 a year per annum / pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

265-7311405

Job locations

Northampton General Hospital

Billing Road

Northampton

NN1 5BD


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