Job summary
South Tyneside
and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust is offering an exceptional opportunity for an Ultrasound
Fellow in Paediatric Emergency Medicine. This one-year fellowship combines
hands-on clinical experience in a purpose-built Paediatric Emergency
Department -PED-at Sunderland Royal Hospital with a fully
funded Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Ultrasound at Teesside
University.
The PED is a
standalone, state-of-the-art facility serving approximately29,000
children annually, with features including dedicated resuscitation bays,
high-dependency beds, and a Childrens Short Stay Assessment Unit. The
post holder will split their time between clinical work (80%) and academic
development (20%), gaining advanced skills in paediatric emergency
care and point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS)applications.
Supported by a
multidisciplinary team and the Sunderland Ultrasound Faculty, you will
benefit from expert mentorship, hands-on ultrasound training, and opportunities
to engage in research and quality improvement projects. This fellowship
provides the ideal platform for clinicians eager to enhance their clinical and
ultrasound expertise while working in a busy, patient-focused environment.
For further
information, please contact David McCreary ED Consultant: 0191 5656256
Ext - 42877.
Main duties of the job
The Ultrasound
Fellow will play a key role in providing high-quality care to children
presenting with a range of conditions in the Paediatric Emergency
Department - PED- at Sunderland Royal Hospital.
Clinical Duties:
Assess, treat, and
manage paediatric patients with illnesses and injuries, including
life-threatening conditions.
Participate in
resuscitation and trauma management.
Maintain accurate
and timely documentation in line with departmental standards.
Engage in clinical
governance activities such as audits and mortality reviews to ensure high
standards of care.
Ultrasound Training:
Complete a fully
fundedPostgraduate Certificate in Medical Ultrasoundat Teesside
University.
Develop POCUS
skills, including lung ultrasound, eFAST, musculoskeletal imaging, and
ultrasound-guided procedures.
Attend teaching
sessions, simulation training, and mentorship provided by theSunderland
Ultrasound Faculty.
Working Arrangements:
Work on arolling
rota(day, evening, weekend, and night shifts) to ensure exposure to
diverse clinical cases.
Benefit from a dedicated clinical
supervisor, regular feedback, and structured appraisals.
This fellowship combines clinical and academic development, offering an
excellent foundation for clinicians aiming to specialise inPaediatric
Emergency Medicinewith advanced ultrasound skills.
Start Date:Circa 1st September 2025
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements. The Trust will not accept applications which are found to be AI generated.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE
PLEASE NOT THAT THE YOU MUST HAVE MBBS OR EQUIVALENT PLUS MRCPCH FULL REGISTRATION FOR THIS ROLE.
This exciting opportunity is designed for doctors to develop experience
in Paediatric Emergency Medicine (PEM) whilst pursuing a funded Postgraduate
Certificate in Medical Ultrasound at the University of Teesside.
Successful applicants
will spend 80% of their time working in the Paediatric Emergency Department at
Sunderland Royal Hospital and 20% of their time completing the Postgraduate
Certificate which provides ultrasound skills in core and PEM ultrasound. This
course is the only one of its kind in the United Kingdom and is tailor made to
those who are hoping to pursue a career in PEM. Clinical modules include lung
ultrasound, shock and echo, eFAST as well musculoskeletal ultrasound.
Procedural skills such as POCUS guided IV access, foreign body identification
and retrieval and femoral nerve blocks will also form part of the curriculum.
Teaching will occur
both during focussed teaching in the Regional Ultrasound Simulation Centre at
Teesside University's Darlington Campus as well as during shop floor sessions
in PED.
The successful
candidate will be able to participate in Sunderland Ultrasound Faculty (SUNUS)
POCUS clinical governance activities and get involved with existing and
emerging research projects.
There is a
well-established PEM teaching programme at Sunderland Royal Hospital. The
successful applicant will participate in formal teaching in both PEM and as
well as POCUS delivered during CPD session by PEM consultants. The department
has dedicated access to Point of Care Ultrasound machines as well as high
fidelity simulation and training equipment.
Clinical working time will
include late shifts, weekend and night shifts working in the PED.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE
PLEASE NOT THAT THE YOU MUST HAVE MBBS OR EQUIVALENT PLUS MRCPCH FULL REGISTRATION FOR THIS ROLE.
This exciting opportunity is designed for doctors to develop experience
in Paediatric Emergency Medicine (PEM) whilst pursuing a funded Postgraduate
Certificate in Medical Ultrasound at the University of Teesside.
Successful applicants
will spend 80% of their time working in the Paediatric Emergency Department at
Sunderland Royal Hospital and 20% of their time completing the Postgraduate
Certificate which provides ultrasound skills in core and PEM ultrasound. This
course is the only one of its kind in the United Kingdom and is tailor made to
those who are hoping to pursue a career in PEM. Clinical modules include lung
ultrasound, shock and echo, eFAST as well musculoskeletal ultrasound.
Procedural skills such as POCUS guided IV access, foreign body identification
and retrieval and femoral nerve blocks will also form part of the curriculum.
Teaching will occur
both during focussed teaching in the Regional Ultrasound Simulation Centre at
Teesside University's Darlington Campus as well as during shop floor sessions
in PED.
The successful
candidate will be able to participate in Sunderland Ultrasound Faculty (SUNUS)
POCUS clinical governance activities and get involved with existing and
emerging research projects.
There is a
well-established PEM teaching programme at Sunderland Royal Hospital. The
successful applicant will participate in formal teaching in both PEM and as
well as POCUS delivered during CPD session by PEM consultants. The department
has dedicated access to Point of Care Ultrasound machines as well as high
fidelity simulation and training equipment.
Clinical working time will
include late shifts, weekend and night shifts working in the PED.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- MRCPCH full registration
- Full GMC registration to the end of the post.
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Competent to work under supervision.
- Good manual dexterity and hand/eye coordination.
- Experience of clinical risk management.
- Good communication skills (oral and written).
- Good interpersonal and listening skills.
- Information Technology skills.
Desirable
- Ability to research medical literature.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Empathy.
- Non-judgmental.
- Awareness of own limitations.
- Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team.
- Shows enthusiasm, drive and initiative.
Experience
Essential
- Good general medical knowledge.
- Appropriate defined level of clinical knowledge and clinical competence.
- Shows knowledge of evidence-based medicine.
- Shows awareness of own limitations.
Desirable
- Demonstrates use of evidence-based practice.
Teaching/ Research/ Audit
Essential
- Willingness to be involved in undergraduate and appropriate postgraduate teaching.
- Desire to make use of locally provided medical education.
- Evidence of audit experience.
- Understanding of principles and values of audit.
Desirable
- Evidence of exposure to different groups/teaching methods.
- Research experience.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- MRCPCH full registration
- Full GMC registration to the end of the post.
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Competent to work under supervision.
- Good manual dexterity and hand/eye coordination.
- Experience of clinical risk management.
- Good communication skills (oral and written).
- Good interpersonal and listening skills.
- Information Technology skills.
Desirable
- Ability to research medical literature.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Empathy.
- Non-judgmental.
- Awareness of own limitations.
- Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team.
- Shows enthusiasm, drive and initiative.
Experience
Essential
- Good general medical knowledge.
- Appropriate defined level of clinical knowledge and clinical competence.
- Shows knowledge of evidence-based medicine.
- Shows awareness of own limitations.
Desirable
- Demonstrates use of evidence-based practice.
Teaching/ Research/ Audit
Essential
- Willingness to be involved in undergraduate and appropriate postgraduate teaching.
- Desire to make use of locally provided medical education.
- Evidence of audit experience.
- Understanding of principles and values of audit.
Desirable
- Evidence of exposure to different groups/teaching methods.
- 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.
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).
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