Senior Clinical Fellow in Paediatric Emergency Department

Job summary

This exciting job opportunity is designed for someone who has significant experience in Emergency Medicine or Paediatrics, and wants to further develop their experience in a busy paediatric emergency department, with a patient population with high acuity presentations. The job will involve managing acutely unwell paediatric medical and trauma presentations, minor injuries, the supervision of more junior members of the team, including ED doctors, Paediatric doctors and Advanced Nurse Practitioners. There is a great opportunity to help develop the ongoing paediatric teaching programme within the ED, as well as involvement in quality improvement projects and safeguarding training.

Main duties of the job

Senior Clinical Fellow - Paediatric Emergency Medicine

This post is intended to offer Paediatric Emergency Department experience and an opportunity for the post holder to improve their skills in dealing with acutely unwell children and children presenting with minor injuries and illnesses.

General Responsibilities:

• Assessment and management of Paediatric patients presenting with acute illnesses and injuries

• Supervision of more junior members of the team working in the paediatric emergency department

• Partake and contribute to the Paediatric teaching programme

• Participate in monthly clinical governance meetings

• Participate in the departmental audit programme and quality improvement projects

• Help supervise and teach medical and physician associate students

• Attend morning handover at 8am if starting at 8am

• Attend and run board rounds at 12pm and 4pm when on shift

• Work collaboratively with our multidisciplinary team

Please see the job descriptions for details.

About us

Croydon Health Services (CHS) provides integrated NHS services to care for people at home, in schools, and health clinics across the borough as well as at Croydon University Hospital and Purley War Memorial Hospital. Despite its relatively small size compared to other Trust's in London, CHS makes a big impact for our local community.

Our main site, Croydon University Hospital, provides more than 100 specialist services, including 24/7 maternity care. An ongoing investment programme is also transforming the facilities available, with a dedicated new children's unit and multi-million pound intensive care unit which opened at the end of 2023.

The Trust has one of the most diverse workforce profiles in the capital, with more than half of its staff from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic groups - almost twice the national average - reflecting the diverse communities it cares for. At the same time, we are increasing our role as an anchor intuition at the heart of the local community. As the borough's largest employer, this includes supporting local business through kick-starters and apprenticeships to increase employment, and working with local universities to train the next generation of health and care workers in Croydon.

Croydon Health Services is an excellent place to work if you are passionate about population health and reducing health inequalities.

Our Vision as a Trust: "Excellent integrated care for you and your family, when and where you need it".