Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust

Senior Clinical Fellow in Paediatrics

The closing date is 08 July 2025

Job summary

We are looking to recruit Senior Clinical Fellows to the Paediatric Department. The posts provide an opportunity to develop paediatric clinical skills and are suitable for those not currently in the training programme, as well as for trainees looking for out of programme experience. The posts are ideally suited for those who want to expand and consolidate their experience in Paediatrics

Main duties of the job

Senior Clinical Fellow in Paediatrics

The post holder will be the part of 24-person middle grade rota and will be working at both sites (Queen's Hospital and King George hospital). Resident doctors are well supported by consultants who will be either on site or on call. In addition to acute clinical shifts in children Accident and Emergency, in patient wards and Paediatric assessment unit, the post holder will also have an opportunity to do rapid access clinics which are supervised by consultant. There is designated time allocated on the rota for the personal development. Resident doctors can use the time for audits/QIP/prepare for teaching or develop skills in areas of interest.

Even though the post is not recognised for training, it provides excellent training opportunities. You are expected to keep a training portfolio, to have regular assessments with an allocated educational supervisor and to demonstrate progression in the field of Paediatrics during your tenure.

The post attracts 1A banding and London allowance.

About us

We're an organisation that is getting better and better and our improvements are driven by a determination to deliver care we're proud of and our patients are happy with. We're no longer in special measures; we've opened two new theatres at our Elective Surgical Hub in King George Hospital (KGH); and Matthew Trainer, our Chief Executive, was named the top CEO by the Health Service Journal in 2024.We operate from two main sites - KGH in Goodmayes and Queen's Hospital in Romford. We have two busy emergency departments with more than 330,000 people visiting them last year. We're campaigning to secure the £35m we need to transform the A&E at Queen's and get rid of corridor care.Our patients are benefitting from our Women's Health Hub in Ilford; an Ageing Well Centre in Hornchurch; and Community Diagnostic Centres (CDC) at Barking Community Hospital and at St George's Health and Wellbeing Hub in Hornchurch.These CDCs are open 12 hours a day, 7 days a week and are providing an extra 94,000 scans a year.The majority of our 8,000 staff - who come from 146 different countries - live in the three diverse London boroughs we serve and are from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups. Many can work flexibly and more than 400 of them are on our Ofsted accredited apprenticeship programmes. We're proud to be a London Living Wage employer.We're looking forward to introducing an electronic patient record that will be transformative for our staff and beneficial for our patients.

Details

Date posted

24 June 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£41,750 to £64,288 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

162-0692-GT

Job locations

Paeds Medical Staff

Romford

RM7 0AG


Job description

Job responsibilities

Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process, assistance with completion of the application form or if you require any adjustments (for applicants with a disability) please contact Gordon Twumasi, Medical Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 5912

Job description

Job responsibilities

Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process, assistance with completion of the application form or if you require any adjustments (for applicants with a disability) please contact Gordon Twumasi, Medical Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 5912

Person Specification

Shortlisting Criteria

Essential

  • Full GMC registration
  • Postgraduate qualification - MRCPCH or equivalent
  • Appropriate level of clinical skill and knowledge
  • Four years experience in paediatric medicine
  • Completed APLS/EPALS and level 3 safeguarding within last 4 years

Desirable

  • Previous experience of UK health system
  • APLS or equivalent
  • Understanding of NHS clinical governance
Person Specification

Shortlisting Criteria

Essential

  • Full GMC registration
  • Postgraduate qualification - MRCPCH or equivalent
  • Appropriate level of clinical skill and knowledge
  • Four years experience in paediatric medicine
  • Completed APLS/EPALS and level 3 safeguarding within last 4 years

Desirable

  • Previous experience of UK health system
  • APLS or equivalent
  • Understanding of NHS clinical governance

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Paeds Medical Staff

Romford

RM7 0AG


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Paeds Medical Staff

Romford

RM7 0AG


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant Paediatrician

Durga Sigdel

durga.sigdel@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

24 June 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£41,750 to £64,288 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

162-0692-GT

Job locations

Paeds Medical Staff

Romford

RM7 0AG


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