Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust

Junior Clinical Fellow - Paediatrics

The closing date is 06 March 2026

Job summary

The advertised post of Junior Clinical Fellow (SHO) in Paediatrics is to start as soon as possible on a full-time basis, until August 2026.

This is a full time post and is part of full shift rota.

The post offers clinical experience in a supportive General Paediatric unit with exposure to level 1 Neonates and is suitable to anyone interested in pursuing a career in Paediatrics.

Main duties of the job

  • Recognition, assessment and management of unwell/sick children in acute/ambulatory setting
  • Participate in the on call rota.
  • Support General Paediatric outpatient clinics under Consultant supervision
  • Participate in audits and current research projects
  • Support the teaching of Medical Students.
  • Involvement in Quality improvement projects
  • To maintain a good working relationship with existing staff members in the hospital.
  • To perform duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances at the request of the appropriate Consultant in conjunction, where practicable, with their colleagues

About us

Based in the North East of England we provide a range of hospital and community health services from our leading facilities, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon urgent care centre and Bensham Hospital, all within Gateshead.

Established in 2005, we were one of the first foundation trusts in the country and since then have consistently achieved the highest levels of care for patients.

We now employ around 4,800 staff and currently provide 444 hospital beds across the Gateshead region.

Our values should be the 'golden thread' which runs through everything we do - they are the core of who we are. Our five values can easily be remembered by the simple acronym ICORE; Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement.

We have a number of staff networks including the GEM network, D-Ability network, LGBTQ+ Network and the Women's Network, to challenge us and help us to constantly improve. Our armed forces network is one of our emerging networks.

The health and wellbeing of our staff is one of our highest priorities, and we offer a range of support and initiatives as part of our 'Balance' programme balancegateshead.com to cater for our diverse workforce, so that your individual needs can be supported, allowing you a happy and healthy working experience with us.

Details

Date posted

20 February 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£52,656 a year per annum + enhancements for out of hours work

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

297-7724614

Job locations

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Sheriff Hill

Gateshead

NE9 6SX


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Recognition, assessment and management of unwell/sick children in acute/ambulatory setting
  • Participate in the on call rota.
  • Support General Paediatric outpatient clinics under Consultant supervision
  • Participate in audits and current research projects
  • Support the teaching of Medical Students.
  • Involvement in Quality improvement projects
  • To maintain a good working relationship with existing staff members in the hospital.
  • To perform duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances at the request of the appropriate Consultant in conjunction, where practicable, with their colleagues

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Recognition, assessment and management of unwell/sick children in acute/ambulatory setting
  • Participate in the on call rota.
  • Support General Paediatric outpatient clinics under Consultant supervision
  • Participate in audits and current research projects
  • Support the teaching of Medical Students.
  • Involvement in Quality improvement projects
  • To maintain a good working relationship with existing staff members in the hospital.
  • To perform duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances at the request of the appropriate Consultant in conjunction, where practicable, with their colleagues

Person Specification

Professional Registration

Essential

  • GMC Registration
  • Previous NHS experience

Desirable

  • Paediatric Experience

Eligibility

Essential

  • Right to work in UK
Person Specification

Professional Registration

Essential

  • GMC Registration
  • Previous NHS experience

Desirable

  • Paediatric Experience

Eligibility

Essential

  • Right to work in UK

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

Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Sheriff Hill

Gateshead

NE9 6SX


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Sheriff Hill

Gateshead

NE9 6SX


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant Community Paediatrician/Joint Lead

Dr Eleanor Dawson

edawson1@nhs.net

01914458403

Details

Date posted

20 February 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£52,656 a year per annum + enhancements for out of hours work

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

297-7724614

Job locations

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Sheriff Hill

Gateshead

NE9 6SX


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