Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Clinical Fellow in Paediatrics 12 months fixed term

The closing date is 17 November 2025

Job summary

Clinical Fellow Post for 12 months.

The Children's inpatient provision consists of apurpose built children's decision area/assessment (5 cubicle)/ 9 bed observation area and 41-bed children's ward. There is also a day case ward

To partake in the Tier 2 rota cover

Day time paediatric services are covered by 2 Consultants of the week. Out of hours, the service is provided by: on call Consultant, resident middle grade x 2 (Specialty Registrar ST3-8 or experienced ANP) and resident Tier 1 (FY2-ST2) doctor. Day time Foundation 1 (FY2) x 2 trainees.

Main duties of the job

To partake in the Tier 2 rota cover

Day time paediatric services are covered by 2 Consultants of the week. Out of hours, the service is provided by: on call Consultant, resident middle grade x 2 (Specialty Registrar ST3-8 or experienced ANP) and resident Tier 1 (FY2-ST2) doctor. Day time Foundation 1 (FY2) x 2 trainees.

About us

Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:

  • We value people
  • We are one team
  • We care

We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.

Details

Date posted

03 November 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£65,048 a year Per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

389-25-7548657

Job locations

Bradford Teaching Hospital

bradford

BD9 6RJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

To partake in the Tier 2 rota cover

Clinical Training Requirements

BLS and Trust mandatory training, APLS or equivalent.

Workload / Rota Arrangements

Full time position on rota as 1 of 12 middle grade doctors/experienced ANPs

Teaching opportunities available

Teaching & tutoring of medical students; paediatric department teaching.

Training opportunities available

Opportunity to be involved in department research projects and to complete audit/clinical improvement cycle.

Attendance at outpatient clinics, including rapid access clinics, depending on rota.

In situ simulation

Experience in safeguarding/child protection. Multidisciplinary team (MDT) working.

The successful applicant will be joining an enthusiastic, dedicated team led by 18 consultant general paediatricians who cover a wide range of different specialties and provide general and sub specialist paediatric care. There is a full complement of junior staff working on full shift rotas, 2 senior ANPs and 2 Specialty Doctors and is separate from the neonatal rota.

Option to attend a variety of different outpatient clinics to gain further experience:

Diabetes, epilepsy, renal, cardiology, safeguarding, rapid access acute general paediatrics, rheumatology, endocrinology, neurology, respiratory, allergy, metabolic, genetics, haemostasis/haemoglobinopathy, surgery.

Please see attached JD/PS for further details.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To partake in the Tier 2 rota cover

Clinical Training Requirements

BLS and Trust mandatory training, APLS or equivalent.

Workload / Rota Arrangements

Full time position on rota as 1 of 12 middle grade doctors/experienced ANPs

Teaching opportunities available

Teaching & tutoring of medical students; paediatric department teaching.

Training opportunities available

Opportunity to be involved in department research projects and to complete audit/clinical improvement cycle.

Attendance at outpatient clinics, including rapid access clinics, depending on rota.

In situ simulation

Experience in safeguarding/child protection. Multidisciplinary team (MDT) working.

The successful applicant will be joining an enthusiastic, dedicated team led by 18 consultant general paediatricians who cover a wide range of different specialties and provide general and sub specialist paediatric care. There is a full complement of junior staff working on full shift rotas, 2 senior ANPs and 2 Specialty Doctors and is separate from the neonatal rota.

Option to attend a variety of different outpatient clinics to gain further experience:

Diabetes, epilepsy, renal, cardiology, safeguarding, rapid access acute general paediatrics, rheumatology, endocrinology, neurology, respiratory, allergy, metabolic, genetics, haemostasis/haemoglobinopathy, surgery.

Please see attached JD/PS for further details.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience relevant to the specialty
  • Applicant knowledge is up to date and is fit to practise safely Commitment for managing professional development
  • Previous NHS experience working as paediatric doctor at ST3 (registrar) level or higher, or equivalent

Skills

Essential

  • Practical skills in relation to the speciality
  • Proven ability to work in different clinical settings
  • Clear communication skills
  • Organisation and planning
  • Empathy and sensitivity
  • All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues demonstrated by one of the following: -that applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English; or -have achieved the following scores in the academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) in a single sitting within 24 months at time of application - Overall 7, Speaking 7, Listening 7, Reading 7, Writing 7. IELTS certificate to be presented at interview. If applicants believe they have adequate communication skills but do not fit into one of these examples they must provide supporting evidence

Desirable

  • Interest in teaching and management
  • Multilingual

Knowledge

Essential

  • Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
  • Understanding of equality and diversity issues and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
  • Understanding of what the NHS Constitution means to you, and your responsibilities to the public, patients and colleagues.
  • Acute care safe - up to date ALS
  • Relevant specialty clinical knowledge

Qualifications

Essential

  • MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
  • Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment
  • Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies by the time of appointment in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice
  • Evidence of achievement of ST1 / CT1 competencies in the specialty at time of application and likelihood of achieving ST2 / CT2 competences in specialty by the start date of the post [In some specialties this level of specialty or core training may not provide the right skills to perform effectively in a specialty doctor post].
  • Specialty specific requirements eg MRCP, FRCS, etc where appropriate
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience relevant to the specialty
  • Applicant knowledge is up to date and is fit to practise safely Commitment for managing professional development
  • Previous NHS experience working as paediatric doctor at ST3 (registrar) level or higher, or equivalent

Skills

Essential

  • Practical skills in relation to the speciality
  • Proven ability to work in different clinical settings
  • Clear communication skills
  • Organisation and planning
  • Empathy and sensitivity
  • All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues demonstrated by one of the following: -that applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English; or -have achieved the following scores in the academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) in a single sitting within 24 months at time of application - Overall 7, Speaking 7, Listening 7, Reading 7, Writing 7. IELTS certificate to be presented at interview. If applicants believe they have adequate communication skills but do not fit into one of these examples they must provide supporting evidence

Desirable

  • Interest in teaching and management
  • Multilingual

Knowledge

Essential

  • Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
  • Understanding of equality and diversity issues and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
  • Understanding of what the NHS Constitution means to you, and your responsibilities to the public, patients and colleagues.
  • Acute care safe - up to date ALS
  • Relevant specialty clinical knowledge

Qualifications

Essential

  • MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
  • Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment
  • Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies by the time of appointment in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice
  • Evidence of achievement of ST1 / CT1 competencies in the specialty at time of application and likelihood of achieving ST2 / CT2 competences in specialty by the start date of the post [In some specialties this level of specialty or core training may not provide the right skills to perform effectively in a specialty doctor post].
  • Specialty specific requirements eg MRCP, FRCS, etc where appropriate

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

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bradford Teaching Hospital

bradford

BD9 6RJ


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bradford Teaching Hospital

bradford

BD9 6RJ


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

General Manager

Louise Lacy

Louise.lacy@bthft.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

03 November 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£65,048 a year Per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

389-25-7548657

Job locations

Bradford Teaching Hospital

bradford

BD9 6RJ


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