Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Clinical Fellow - Paediatrics and Neonatology

The closing date is 22 October 2025

Job summary

We are seeking enthusiastic Senior Clinical Fellows to join our General Paediatric Departments across three acute West London Children's Healthcare (WLCH) sites. Senior Clinical Fellows will rotate through all three main WLCH sites, gaining broad experience in a combination of acute/general paediatrics, neonatology, Paediatric HDU, emergency medicine and subspecialty clinics.

These posts suit doctors outside a training programme or trainees seeking out-of-programme experience and SPIN opportunities.

Depending on placement, post holders will gain experience in general paediatrics and relevant subspecialties, with opportunities in Paediatric HDU (Chelsea & Westminster) and Neonatology (West Middlesex). Each post is tailored to individual career goals, with access to training equivalent to that offered to senior paediatric trainees.

The opportunity to be involved across multiple Paediatric and Neonatal specialties and multiple hospital sites is a unique offer for doctors wishing to develop their skillset in various aspects of Paediatric and Neonatal care.

Post holders will work within established teams to deliver high-quality care and contribute to clinical service, teaching, audit and research activities.

Applicant preferences will be taken into account in determining placements

Main duties of the job

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Provide day to day care for children in partnership with the consultants and the multidisciplinary team.
  • Prepare and contribute to Paediatric MDT meetings and journal clubs
  • Participate in paediatric and neonatal resuscitations with the team
  • To participate in out of hours rotas
  • To help with acute paediatric emergencies as part of the paediatric resuscitation team
  • Contribute to the postgraduate and undergraduate teaching programme
  • Participate in audit, guideline development and clinical research within the department
  • Duties will vary depending on placement

About us

West London Children's Healthcare was formed on 1st April 2022 bringing paediatric services at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust (ICHT) and Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (CWFT) under a single leadership structure accountable to both Trust Boards for all elements of operational, quality, safety and financial performance.

WLCH runs services from Chelsea & Westminster Hospital, Hammersmith Hospital, St Mary's Hospital, and West Middlesex Hospital.

In addition, two child development services operate from the Cheyne Centre and Woodfield Road.

All aspects of the role will support WLCH in achieving its vision, mission and goals, which can be viewed in the attached job description.

Our vision: Healthier futures for all children and young people in North West London

Details

Date posted

08 October 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£44,170 to £67,610 a year + on calls & London Weighting

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

289-WLCH-32

Job locations

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, West Middlesex Hospital, St Mary's Hospital

London

SW10 9NH


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Provide day to day care for children in partnership with the consultants and the multidisciplinary team.
  • Prepare and contribute to Paediatric MDT meetings and journal clubs
  • Participate in paediatric and neonatal resuscitations with the team
  • To participate in out of hours rotas
  • To help with acute paediatric emergencies as part of the paediatric resuscitation team
  • Contribute to the postgraduate and undergraduate teaching programme
  • Participate in audit, guideline development and clinical research within the department

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Provide day to day care for children in partnership with the consultants and the multidisciplinary team.
  • Prepare and contribute to Paediatric MDT meetings and journal clubs
  • Participate in paediatric and neonatal resuscitations with the team
  • To participate in out of hours rotas
  • To help with acute paediatric emergencies as part of the paediatric resuscitation team
  • Contribute to the postgraduate and undergraduate teaching programme
  • Participate in audit, guideline development and clinical research within the department

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

  • MB BS or equivalent
  • GMC registered with a licence to practice
  • MRCPCH - All written papers
  • NLS
  • APLS
  • Children's Safeguarding Level 3

Experience

Essential

  • At least 2+ years of inpatient paediatric medicine
  • At least 6 months of NICU (level 3) experience
  • Experience working in the NHS (6 months minimum)

Skills and knowledge

Desirable

  • Able to demonstrate leadership skills
  • Ability to prioritise clinical/admin tasks
  • Teaching experience
  • Higher degree in Paediatrics/Teaching/Research (Diploma, MSc)
  • QI and Research experience
Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

  • MB BS or equivalent
  • GMC registered with a licence to practice
  • MRCPCH - All written papers
  • NLS
  • APLS
  • Children's Safeguarding Level 3

Experience

Essential

  • At least 2+ years of inpatient paediatric medicine
  • At least 6 months of NICU (level 3) experience
  • Experience working in the NHS (6 months minimum)

Skills and knowledge

Desirable

  • Able to demonstrate leadership skills
  • Ability to prioritise clinical/admin tasks
  • Teaching experience
  • Higher degree in Paediatrics/Teaching/Research (Diploma, MSc)
  • QI and Research experience

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.

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.

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

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, West Middlesex Hospital, St Mary's Hospital

London

SW10 9NH


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, West Middlesex Hospital, St Mary's Hospital

London

SW10 9NH


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Team

Paediatric Recruitment Team

chelwest.wmpaediatricrecruitment@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

08 October 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£44,170 to £67,610 a year + on calls & London Weighting

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

289-WLCH-32

Job locations

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, West Middlesex Hospital, St Mary's Hospital

London

SW10 9NH


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