University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Senior Training Fellow in Child Health

The closing date is 16 October 2025

Job summary

Applications are invited for the post of Senior Training Fellow Doctor Child Health. 1 x post to commence a.s.a.p. to 31st March 2026 and 1 x post to commence on 22nd December 2025 - 31st March 2026.

Due to the short term nature of these posts, we will be unable to provide sponsorship. You will need to be able to undertake this post without requiring sponsorship.

This is an opportunity to gain paediatric/neonatal experience in a busy Unit at the Royal Stoke University Hospital

The post holder will gain good experience in general paediatrics working in the Children's Assessment Unit (CAU), wards and children's outpatient clinics and the Neonatal unit.

We are part of the Child Health Directorate, which is one of the largest in the country, with many paediatric sub specialties receiving tertiary care referrals including paediatric gastroenterology services, respiratory, haematology-oncology, diabetes and endocrinology, rheumatology, epilepsy and neurology, community paediatrics, paediatric intensive care.

Main duties of the job

Senior Training Fellow Child Health

The post holder will gain good experience in general paediatrics working in the Children's Assessment Unit (CAU), wards and children's outpatient clinics and the Neonatal unit.

About us

University Hospitals of North Midlands has two sites: Royal Stoke University Hospital, located in Stoke-on-Trent, and County Hospital, located in Stafford. From these hospitals we provide a full range of general acute hospital services for people living in and around Staffordshire and beyond. The Trust also provides specialised services for three million people in a wider area, including neighbouring counties and North Wales.

Our specialised services include cancer diagnosis and treatment, cardiothoracic surgery, neurosurgery, renal and dialysis services, neonatal intensive care and paediatric intensive care. We are recognised for our particular expertise in trauma, respiratory conditions, spinal surgery, upper gastro-intestinal surgery, complex orthopaedic surgery, laparoscopic surgery and the management of liver conditions. The Trust has some of the most modern operating theatres in Europe.

Flexible working requests will be considered.

Details

Date posted

09 October 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£65,048 a year £65048

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

205-7326104-B

Job locations

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust

Newcastle Road

Stoke-on-Trent

ST4 6QG


Job description

Job responsibilities

Applications are invited for the post of Senior Training Fellow Doctor Child Health. 1 x post to commence a.s.a.p. to 31st March 2026 and 1 x post to commence on 22nd December 2025 - 31st March 2026.

Due to the short term nature of these posts, we will be unable to provide sponsorship. You will need to be able to undertake this post without requiring sponsorship.

This is an opportunity to gain paediatric/neonatal experience in a busy Unit at the Royal Stoke University Hospital

The post holder will gain good experience in general paediatrics working in the Childrens Assessment Unit (CAU), wards and childrens outpatient clinics and the Neonatal unit.

We are part of the Child Health Directorate, which is one of the largest in the country, with many paediatric sub specialties receiving tertiary care referrals including paediatric gastroenterology services, respiratory, haematology-oncology, diabetes and endocrinology, rheumatology, epilepsy and neurology, community paediatrics, paediatric intensive care.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Applications are invited for the post of Senior Training Fellow Doctor Child Health. 1 x post to commence a.s.a.p. to 31st March 2026 and 1 x post to commence on 22nd December 2025 - 31st March 2026.

Due to the short term nature of these posts, we will be unable to provide sponsorship. You will need to be able to undertake this post without requiring sponsorship.

This is an opportunity to gain paediatric/neonatal experience in a busy Unit at the Royal Stoke University Hospital

The post holder will gain good experience in general paediatrics working in the Childrens Assessment Unit (CAU), wards and childrens outpatient clinics and the Neonatal unit.

We are part of the Child Health Directorate, which is one of the largest in the country, with many paediatric sub specialties receiving tertiary care referrals including paediatric gastroenterology services, respiratory, haematology-oncology, diabetes and endocrinology, rheumatology, epilepsy and neurology, community paediatrics, paediatric intensive care.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • MBBS or equivalent
  • Full GMC Registration
  • APLS provider status
  • Awards/distinctions whilst studying for 1st
  • Safeguarding Level 3 training

Desirable

  • MRCPCH examination
  • Awards/distinctions whilst studying for 1st
  • Academic and extracurricular achievements

Clinical Experience

Essential

  • Experience at ST3 Paediatrics and above level
  • Ability to work on the middle grade rota in General Paediatrics

Desirable

  • Ability to work on the middle grade rota on the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit

Skills

Essential

  • Proven ability to work as a member of a team is workloads effectively and cope under pressure is crucial.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with patients, senior medical staff and other health professionals is vital.
  • Proficient and efficient handling of medical problems with evidence of safe sound practical procedures

Desirable

  • Knowledge of changes occurring in NHS as a whole and its impact on speciality work
  • Awareness of the importance of clinical governance

Personal Characteristics

Essential

  • Evidence of continuing professional updating
  • Highly motivated individual
  • Demonstrates a clear reason for wanting this rotation
  • Certificate of Good Standing from current medical council and references from institutional email ID of referees will be required.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • MBBS or equivalent
  • Full GMC Registration
  • APLS provider status
  • Awards/distinctions whilst studying for 1st
  • Safeguarding Level 3 training

Desirable

  • MRCPCH examination
  • Awards/distinctions whilst studying for 1st
  • Academic and extracurricular achievements

Clinical Experience

Essential

  • Experience at ST3 Paediatrics and above level
  • Ability to work on the middle grade rota in General Paediatrics

Desirable

  • Ability to work on the middle grade rota on the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit

Skills

Essential

  • Proven ability to work as a member of a team is workloads effectively and cope under pressure is crucial.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with patients, senior medical staff and other health professionals is vital.
  • Proficient and efficient handling of medical problems with evidence of safe sound practical procedures

Desirable

  • Knowledge of changes occurring in NHS as a whole and its impact on speciality work
  • Awareness of the importance of clinical governance

Personal Characteristics

Essential

  • Evidence of continuing professional updating
  • Highly motivated individual
  • Demonstrates a clear reason for wanting this rotation
  • Certificate of Good Standing from current medical council and references from institutional email ID of referees will be required.

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

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust

Newcastle Road

Stoke-on-Trent

ST4 6QG


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust

Newcastle Road

Stoke-on-Trent

ST4 6QG


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Lead General Paediatrics

Aswath Kumar

aswath.kumar@uhnm.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

09 October 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£65,048 a year £65048

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

205-7326104-B

Job locations

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust

Newcastle Road

Stoke-on-Trent

ST4 6QG


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