Job summary
We are seeking to employ 2 full-time Paediatric Senior Clinical Fellow. The Senior Clinical Fellow role provides an excellent opportunity for a paediatric trained doctor (ST3 or above) to maintain their clinical skills caring for children, young people and neonates in a ward environment and to gain experience of paediatric sub-specialities in a District General Hospital.
This unit has a long history of supporting and nurturing doctors including those from overseas to help them achieve their career goals.
All principal duties will be undertaken under the direct supervision of the Consultant and the wider Paediatric Team.
These positions are based at Ormskirk District General Hospital.
Please be aware: This vacancy may close early if high number of applicants reached.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will participate in a 1:11 on call rota at ST3+ level. This is equivalent to Tier 2 level (previously known as Registrar or Middle grade, now known as a Senior Clinical Fellow).
The Paediatric Department includes the dedicated Children's Accident & Emergency Department with a 4 bedded Assessment Bay, a 17 -bedded in-patient ward and a 6-bed day case unit including facilities for adolescents. There is a designated Modern Paediatric Outpatient Department at Ormskirk Hospital.
The paediatric ward is responsible for providing 24 hours emergency admission facility to the children of the district along with routine planned admissions and day cases.
The Neonatal Unit has 12 cots including one for Intensive Care (Level 2) with more room for expansion if needed. The current number of deliveries is around 3,100 per annum, The Neonatal Unit is part of the Cheshire and Mersey Neonatal Intensive Care Network.
The emergency department sees approximately 28,000 patients a year. There is a dedicated Paediatric Emergency Medicine Consultant with additional consultant cover provided by the general Emergency Medicine Consultants.
About us
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 10,500 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.
Our services:
Acute Care
Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.
Primary Care
Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.
Community Services
Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.
Specialist Regional Services
We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.
Achievements:
- Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
- Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
- National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme.
You will be expected to undertake the Trusts' commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please ensure you have read through the attached Job Description and Person Specification before submitting your application.
Advertising date: 9th February 2026
Closing date: 22nd February 2026
Shortlisting date: W/C 23rd February 2026
Proposed Interview date: March 2026 (TBC)
Please note, this post may close earlier than advertised if a sufficient number of applications are received.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please ensure you have read through the attached Job Description and Person Specification before submitting your application.
Advertising date: 9th February 2026
Closing date: 22nd February 2026
Shortlisting date: W/C 23rd February 2026
Proposed Interview date: March 2026 (TBC)
Please note, this post may close earlier than advertised if a sufficient number of applications are received.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Applicants must hold full registration with the GMC at the time of application
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualifications
Desirable
- Other Paediatric Qualifications
- MRCPCH
Knowledge
Essential
- Minimum of 3 years' experience at Tier 1 level
- 12 months Senior Clinical fellow/Registrar level experience
- Must have experience in managing patients in both an inpatient and outpatient basis
- Ability to work unsupervised
- Experience and evidence of participation in departmental audit
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Proven ability to teach
- Commitment to teaching and super-vision of junior staff
- Research experience/publications
Desirable
- Evidence of commitment to further
- Continuous professional development
- Ability to work in a team
Other
Essential
- Willingness to seek timely assistance from senior colleagues when appropriate
- Ability to communicate effectively with staff at all levels and with patients
- A willingness to accept that flexibility is required to meet the changing needs of the NHS & of the Unit
Desirable
- Up to date know- ledge of changes in NHS structure and implications for hospital based service
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Applicants must hold full registration with the GMC at the time of application
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualifications
Desirable
- Other Paediatric Qualifications
- MRCPCH
Knowledge
Essential
- Minimum of 3 years' experience at Tier 1 level
- 12 months Senior Clinical fellow/Registrar level experience
- Must have experience in managing patients in both an inpatient and outpatient basis
- Ability to work unsupervised
- Experience and evidence of participation in departmental audit
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Proven ability to teach
- Commitment to teaching and super-vision of junior staff
- Research experience/publications
Desirable
- Evidence of commitment to further
- Continuous professional development
- Ability to work in a team
Other
Essential
- Willingness to seek timely assistance from senior colleagues when appropriate
- Ability to communicate effectively with staff at all levels and with patients
- A willingness to accept that flexibility is required to meet the changing needs of the NHS & of the Unit
Desirable
- Up to date know- ledge of changes in NHS structure and implications for hospital based service
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).
