Job summary
- Main area
- Senior Clinical Fellow
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Senior Clinical Fellow
- Contract
- Fixed term: 6 months (With option to extend as per JD)
- Hours
- Full time - 40 hours per week (1:4 and 1A banding)
- Job ref
- 289-WLCH-140
- Employer
- Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- West Middlesex University Hospital
- Town
- London
- Salary
- £45,715 - £69,976 + on calls & London Weighting
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 15/11/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Senior Clinical Fellow - Paediatrics and Neonatology
NHS Medical & Dental: Senior Clinical Fellow
Job overview
Senior Clinical Fellow in General Paediatrics and Neonatology, for a fixed time period of 6 months starting in March 2027.
We are excited to offer the opportunity for a SCF within the department of paediatrics at West Middlesex Hospital. We are an expanding team of consultants with a range of interests to support your clinical and non-clinical development. As a senior clinical fellow you'll be working on the full shift tier 2 rota.
All Paediatric SCFs at WMUH work alongside all levels of London Deanery trainees from Paediatrics, as well as from General Practice. All fellows are on a combined rota with trainees and have access to the same clinical and educational training opportunities as the trainees.
Candidates who do not meet the above minimum criteria will not be
shortlisted
Main duties of the job
Roles & Responsibilities
- Provide day to day care for children in partnership with the consultants and the multidisciplinary team.
- Prepare and contribute to Paediatric MDT meetings and journal clubs
- Participate in paediatric and neonatal resuscitations with the team
- To participate in out of hours rotas
- To help with acute paediatric emergencies as part of the paediatric resuscitation team
- Contribute to the postgraduate and undergraduate teaching programme
- Participate in audit, guideline development and clinical research within the department
- Duties will vary depending on placement
Working for our organisation
West London Children’s Healthcare was formed on 1st April 2022 bringing paediatric services at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust (ICHT) and Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (CWFT) under a single leadership structure accountable to both Trust Boards for all elements of operational, quality, safety and financial performance.
WLCH runs services from Chelsea & Westminster Hospital, Hammersmith Hospital, St Mary’s Hospital, and West Middlesex Hospital.
In addition, two child development services operate from the Cheyne Centre and Woodfield Road.
All aspects of the role will support WLCH in achieving its vision, mission and goals, which can be viewed in the attached job description.
Our vision: Healthier futures for all children and young people in North West London
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- Provide day to day care for children in partnership with the consultants and the multidisciplinary team.
- Prepare and contribute to Paediatric MDT meetings and journal clubs
- Participate in paediatric and neonatal resuscitations with the team
- To participate in out of hours rotas
- To help with acute paediatric emergencies as part of the paediatric resuscitation team
- Contribute to the postgraduate and undergraduate teaching programme
- Participate in audit, guideline development and clinical research within the department
Person specification
Education and qualifications
Essential criteria
- MB BS or equivalent
- GMC registered with a licence to practice
- MRCPCH – All written papers
- NLS
- APLS
- Children’s Safeguarding Level 3
Experience
Essential criteria
- At least 2+ years of inpatient paediatric medicine
- At least 6 months of NICU (level 3) experience
- Experience working in the NHS (6 months minimum)
Skills and knowledge
Desirable criteria
- Able to demonstrate leadership skills
- Ability to prioritise clinical/admin tasks
- Teaching experience
- Higher degree in Paediatrics/Teaching/Research (Diploma, MSc)
- QI and Research experience
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Paediatric Recruitment Team
- Job title
- Recruitment Team
- Email address
- [email protected]
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