Job summary
The Children and Young People's Department are looking to recruit an associate specialist in general paediatrics from February 2026 on a fixed term contract of 1 year. There is opportunity for additional specialty work depending on your interest and you will be supported to reach your potential.
Applicants must have at least two years' experience working at ST4+ level in NHS paediatric care.
The post will provide continuity of care on the acute paediatric ward and Emergency Department with opportunity for the development of a special interest if desired.
This post provides a unique opportunity to develop your paediatric skills within a friendly high preforming unit.
We are passionate about providing excellent clinical care alongside the best training opportunities. You would join a highly motivated team at the forefront of both service development and academic research. The department has received excellent feedback for the many training opportunities offered both in clinical and non-clinical areas including education, leadership, and management skills.
We encourage you to contact us to discuss this further and work out how this post could be right for you.
Main duties of the job
The post is based in general paediatrics encompassing PED, inpatients and outpatient clinics. The post is from 8.30am to 5pm for 4 days a week between Monday and Friday. This post does not include out of hours work or on calls but successful candidates are encouraged to sign up to the hospital bank if desired to help fill occasional out of hours locum work (long days and/or weekends). Outpatient experience is included in this post that could encompass either general and rapid referral clinics or depending on the candidate's interests.
The post holder will work under the direction of the Consultants in general paediatrics and be directly responsible to the Clinical Director. We would particularly value applicants with a holistic, team-working perspective who is driven to work in a high performing team and strives to continually improve care. The postholder will demonstrate the ability to meet UCLH's Trust values, having a can-do approach to working with colleagues and being able to see patients as people. They will exhibit leadership skills and have a commitment to clinical governance and ensuring top quality patient care. You will also contribute to multidisciplinary discussions, ensuring safe and effective treatment planning, and be actively involved in audit, education and quality improvement projects.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care and excellent education.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Children and Young Peoples cute paediatric team. The role offers the chance to work alongside a large and friendly multidisciplinary team in both inpatient and outpatient areas.
The Children and Young Peoples Division consists of several departments, covering integration with primary care, secondary care, tertiary and national referral services. These include General Paediatrics and Adolescents (lead Dr Yasmin Baki), Children and Young Peoples Cancer Service (CYPCS, lead for teenagers and young adults Dr Vicky Grandage, lead for paediatrics (Dr Maria Michelagnoli), Child and Adolescent Mental Health (lead Dr Michael Groszman), Adolescent Endocrinology and Paediatric & Adolescent Diabetes (lead Dr Billy White) Adolescent Rehabilitative Medicine (TRACCS lead Najette Ayadi ODonnell) and Paediatric Surgery (Lead Mr Navroop Johal )
Around 20,000 children and young people each year attend the emergency department, which has recently moved to new facilities. Acute admissions of children and teenagers are to age-specific wards on the 11th and 12th floor of the hospital tower. Our adolescent unit is the largest in Europe and one of which we are proud. A single oncology service for 0-19 years has been established between Great Ormond Street Hospital and UCLH. There is an adolescent endocrinology service offering transition for young people from Great Ormond Street Hospital and a regional Diabetes service. Consultants in this field are employed jointly between UCLH and GOSH. The Child & Adolescent Diabetes Service at UCLH is the leading service in the UK, having the best results in the 2016 National Paediatric Diabetes Audit and the largest insulin pump service in the UK.
For the full Person Specification and more informationregarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Please note, due to anticipated high volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Children and Young Peoples cute paediatric team. The role offers the chance to work alongside a large and friendly multidisciplinary team in both inpatient and outpatient areas.
The Children and Young Peoples Division consists of several departments, covering integration with primary care, secondary care, tertiary and national referral services. These include General Paediatrics and Adolescents (lead Dr Yasmin Baki), Children and Young Peoples Cancer Service (CYPCS, lead for teenagers and young adults Dr Vicky Grandage, lead for paediatrics (Dr Maria Michelagnoli), Child and Adolescent Mental Health (lead Dr Michael Groszman), Adolescent Endocrinology and Paediatric & Adolescent Diabetes (lead Dr Billy White) Adolescent Rehabilitative Medicine (TRACCS lead Najette Ayadi ODonnell) and Paediatric Surgery (Lead Mr Navroop Johal )
Around 20,000 children and young people each year attend the emergency department, which has recently moved to new facilities. Acute admissions of children and teenagers are to age-specific wards on the 11th and 12th floor of the hospital tower. Our adolescent unit is the largest in Europe and one of which we are proud. A single oncology service for 0-19 years has been established between Great Ormond Street Hospital and UCLH. There is an adolescent endocrinology service offering transition for young people from Great Ormond Street Hospital and a regional Diabetes service. Consultants in this field are employed jointly between UCLH and GOSH. The Child & Adolescent Diabetes Service at UCLH is the leading service in the UK, having the best results in the 2016 National Paediatric Diabetes Audit and the largest insulin pump service in the UK.
For the full Person Specification and more informationregarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Please note, due to anticipated high volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Person Specification
Knowledge & Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- MRCPCH or equivalent
- APLS or equivalent
- Evidence of commitment to paediatrics as a career
Experience
Essential
- Middle grade experience in general paediatrics
- Broad experience at a junior level of a range of specialties
- Experience of working in ED and acute paediatric wards
Desirable
- Experience of clinical teaching
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to manage common acute and chronic paediatric disorders
- Good practical skills
- Ability to teach and train junior staff
- Able to communicate well in verbal and written English
Values
Essential
- Demonstrate ability to meet Trust Values of safety, kindness, teamwork and improving
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Demonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and/or Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties
Person Specification
Knowledge & Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- MRCPCH or equivalent
- APLS or equivalent
- Evidence of commitment to paediatrics as a career
Experience
Essential
- Middle grade experience in general paediatrics
- Broad experience at a junior level of a range of specialties
- Experience of working in ED and acute paediatric wards
Desirable
- Experience of clinical teaching
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to manage common acute and chronic paediatric disorders
- Good practical skills
- Ability to teach and train junior staff
- Able to communicate well in verbal and written English
Values
Essential
- Demonstrate ability to meet Trust Values of safety, kindness, teamwork and improving
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Demonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and/or Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
University College London Hospital
235 Euston Road
London
NW1 2BU
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
