Job summary
GUY'S AND ST THOMAS' HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
EVELINA LONDON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL
Evelina Junior Clinical Fellow in General Paediatrics and Specialties
SALARY (GRADE FROM FY2 to ST3)
Full-time: varied contract lengths and variable start dates - six month posts starting from Aug/Sep 2024 and Feb/March 2025
Applications are invited for a Junior Clinical Fellow rotational posts in Paediatrics at the Evelina London Children's Hospital. This is an exciting opportunity to gain paediatric experience at a world class paediatric hospital with a wealth of training and education opportunities available to successful applicants. Whilst these are not accredited training posts, they attract the same training opportunities, including study leave, a named educational supervisor and a very active educational program.
Main duties of the job
We have several posts available starting in Aug/Sep 2024 and Feb/March 2025. There are six month posts available or we can offer longer rotational posts between various specialties. We have a strong track record in supporting trainee through a number of posts and subsequent successful entry into the national training programmes however we are keen to hear from you whether your prior experience in paediatrics is minimal or significant.
About us
Departmental and job summaries are included within the generic Job Description. All duties are worked on a full shift system and are compliant with the Junior doctor contract.
The paediatric posts are based in the Evelina London Children's Hospital at St Thomas' Hospital in various specialties. The neonatal posts are based in the neonatal unit at St Thomas' which is one of the largest in London.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Potential posts are available in the following specialities and there may be more than one post available in a particular specialty.
- Paediatric Neurology/metabolic (ST1 ST3) Vacancies in Mar 25 only
- Paediatric Emergency department (ST1 ST3)
- Complex General Paediatrics (FY2+ ST3)
- General Paediatrics with special interest in Quality Improvement (FY2+ ST3) Mar 25
- Paediatric Cardiology (ST1 ST3) - Vacancies in Mar 25 only
- Paediatric Respiratory (FY2+ ST3) Vacancies in Mar 25 only
- Paediatric Nephrology (ST1 ST3) - Vacancies in Mar 25 only
- Paediatric Cleft (FY2+ ST2)
- Paediatric Gastroenterology/General Paediatric (FY2+ ST3)
- Paediatric Rheumatology (FY2+ ST3)
- Paediatric Medical Orthopaedics (FY2+ ST2)
- Paediatric General Surgical (FY2+ ST2)
- Paediatric ENT (FY2+ ST3)
- Neonatology (ST1-3)
Due to the volume of applicants, unfortunately we are unlikely to be able to consider candidates without previous UK experience within the NHS.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Potential posts are available in the following specialities and there may be more than one post available in a particular specialty.
- Paediatric Neurology/metabolic (ST1 ST3) Vacancies in Mar 25 only
- Paediatric Emergency department (ST1 ST3)
- Complex General Paediatrics (FY2+ ST3)
- General Paediatrics with special interest in Quality Improvement (FY2+ ST3) Mar 25
- Paediatric Cardiology (ST1 ST3) - Vacancies in Mar 25 only
- Paediatric Respiratory (FY2+ ST3) Vacancies in Mar 25 only
- Paediatric Nephrology (ST1 ST3) - Vacancies in Mar 25 only
- Paediatric Cleft (FY2+ ST2)
- Paediatric Gastroenterology/General Paediatric (FY2+ ST3)
- Paediatric Rheumatology (FY2+ ST3)
- Paediatric Medical Orthopaedics (FY2+ ST2)
- Paediatric General Surgical (FY2+ ST2)
- Paediatric ENT (FY2+ ST3)
- Neonatology (ST1-3)
Due to the volume of applicants, unfortunately we are unlikely to be able to consider candidates without previous UK experience within the NHS.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training:
Essential
- GMC Registration
- Medical degree - MBBS or equivalent.
- Completed Foundation competencies or equivalent.
Desirable
- MRCPCH part 1
- Level 3 Child protection training
- Newborn life support training
- APLS or equivalent resuscitation certification
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Understanding and awareness of particular requirements and demands of working with children and their parents.
- Demonstrates reflective approach to practice and commitment to personal development
Desirable
- Previous paediatric or neonatal experience.
Knowledge and Skills:
Essential
- Evidence of experience in clinical procedures relevant to post
Desirable
- Undertaken quality improvement work or service development
- Evidence of contribution to effective clinical audit and clinical risk management.
- Evidence of interest and experience in teaching
Research
Desirable
- Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research.
Personal Skills
Essential
- Evidence of working as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team
Other
Essential
- Evidence of understanding of and adherence to the principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the General Medical Council.
Desirable
- Extracurricular activities or achievements relevant to paediatrics
Physical Requirements
Essential
- Satisfactory medical occupational health clearance is a condition of employment for medical staff and evidence of immunity to Hepatitis B is mandatory for all staff involved in invasive procedures
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training:
Essential
- GMC Registration
- Medical degree - MBBS or equivalent.
- Completed Foundation competencies or equivalent.
Desirable
- MRCPCH part 1
- Level 3 Child protection training
- Newborn life support training
- APLS or equivalent resuscitation certification
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Understanding and awareness of particular requirements and demands of working with children and their parents.
- Demonstrates reflective approach to practice and commitment to personal development
Desirable
- Previous paediatric or neonatal experience.
Knowledge and Skills:
Essential
- Evidence of experience in clinical procedures relevant to post
Desirable
- Undertaken quality improvement work or service development
- Evidence of contribution to effective clinical audit and clinical risk management.
- Evidence of interest and experience in teaching
Research
Desirable
- Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research.
Personal Skills
Essential
- Evidence of working as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team
Other
Essential
- Evidence of understanding of and adherence to the principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the General Medical Council.
Desirable
- Extracurricular activities or achievements relevant to paediatrics
Physical Requirements
Essential
- Satisfactory medical occupational health clearance is a condition of employment for medical staff and evidence of immunity to Hepatitis B is mandatory for all staff involved in invasive procedures
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).
