Job summary
This is a 12 month fixed term Teaching Fellow post for the Derbyshire Children's hospital based at the Royal Derbyfrom August 2025 until August 2026, supporting Provision of a Paediatric Urgent and Emergency Care service for Derbyshire & the surrounding areas.
As this role will involve teaching junior colleagues on specialty specific topics and NHS systems, candidates are required to have a minimum of 12 months' clinical experience as a doctor in a UK NHS setting
Any applicant unable for personal reasons to work full time will be eligible to be considered for the post; if such a person is appointed; modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis with the Associate Director, but the out of hours commitment is fixed.
Main duties of the job
Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of the Paediatric Service with regard to Emergency and Neonatal intensive care
To support the senior decision making in the Children's Emergency Department and on the General Paediatric Wards
Teaching & training of junior staff, medical students
To actively participate in both departmental & Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance & audit.
To have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing medical education (CME).
About us
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
- Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
- On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
- Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts:
- We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
- We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
- An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
- Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
- Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
- We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
- We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
- UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The individual appointed will work as part of a friendly and enthusiastic team responsible for delivering high-quality and innovative teaching to 144 final year medical students (Advanced Practice 1) during a 6 month period (February to September) in four 6-week blocks. The students will undertake a 6-week block of training in child health and are expected to cover a comprehensive syllabus.
Our teaching is currently delivered as a combination of case based discussion groups, workshops, webinars, simulation and bedside teaching. Clinical teachers will be expected to assist with all forms of teaching and assessment during each rotation.
We also provide several Special Selected Module (SSM) opportunities between October and February.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The individual appointed will work as part of a friendly and enthusiastic team responsible for delivering high-quality and innovative teaching to 144 final year medical students (Advanced Practice 1) during a 6 month period (February to September) in four 6-week blocks. The students will undertake a 6-week block of training in child health and are expected to cover a comprehensive syllabus.
Our teaching is currently delivered as a combination of case based discussion groups, workshops, webinars, simulation and bedside teaching. Clinical teachers will be expected to assist with all forms of teaching and assessment during each rotation.
We also provide several Special Selected Module (SSM) opportunities between October and February.
Person Specification
Qualifications / Specialist Listings
Essential
- MBBS/MBChB or equivalent
- Full GMC Registration with a license to practice at time of application.
- Training in Child Protection/ Safeguarding (Min Level 3)
Desirable
- APLS/PALS/ EPLS provider/ trainer
- Trained in simulation teaching
- Full Membership of RCPCH
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Good standard of clinical skill in acute Paediatrics and neonatal care, having completed FY2 post (or ready to work at ST1 or above level unless otherwise agreed)
- Basic technical competence in Paediatrics
- Experience in making clinical decisions and ability to prioritise clinical need.
- Evidence of ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team & share clinical responsibilities
- Completed at least two years' full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis)
Desirable
- Minimum 6 months NHS experience
Management & Administrative Experience
Essential
- Ability to organise & manage time
- Ability & willingness to work within the Trust & NHS performance framework & targets
Teaching Experience
Essential
- Enthusiasm to improve teaching skills
Desirable
- Experience of teaching undergraduates.
- Ability to teach clinical skills
- Experience of curriculum development
Research Experience
Essential
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
Desirable
- GCP or equivalent trained
Person Specification
Qualifications / Specialist Listings
Essential
- MBBS/MBChB or equivalent
- Full GMC Registration with a license to practice at time of application.
- Training in Child Protection/ Safeguarding (Min Level 3)
Desirable
- APLS/PALS/ EPLS provider/ trainer
- Trained in simulation teaching
- Full Membership of RCPCH
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Good standard of clinical skill in acute Paediatrics and neonatal care, having completed FY2 post (or ready to work at ST1 or above level unless otherwise agreed)
- Basic technical competence in Paediatrics
- Experience in making clinical decisions and ability to prioritise clinical need.
- Evidence of ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team & share clinical responsibilities
- Completed at least two years' full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis)
Desirable
- Minimum 6 months NHS experience
Management & Administrative Experience
Essential
- Ability to organise & manage time
- Ability & willingness to work within the Trust & NHS performance framework & targets
Teaching Experience
Essential
- Enthusiasm to improve teaching skills
Desirable
- Experience of teaching undergraduates.
- Ability to teach clinical skills
- Experience of curriculum development
Research Experience
Essential
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
Desirable
- GCP or equivalent trained
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).
