Job overview

Applications are invited from highly motivated and dynamic Junior Doctors to apply for the post of Junior Clinical Fellow (JCF) in our Paediatrics Department. This post will be ST1/2 level dependent upon your previous experience.

East Cheshire NHS Trust is a friendly Trust with a positive approach to education, supervision and support, actively supporting and developing our staff to ensure our patients receive the best quality care. We are an organisation with a real sense of community and many staff who train here decide to stay. Join our team and support our vision of delivering the right care first time, every time.

The basic salary for this role is outlined above based on a 40 hour working week. In addition, there will be enhancements for additional rostered hours (over 40), night rate hours and weekend working allowance in line with the relevant Nodal Point under the new Junior Doctor Contract 2016 pay scales. The value of the enhancement for the role can be provided upon request, however, this is subject to any future rota changes in line with service need.

This is a 6 month Fixed Term post from 6-Aug-2025 to 3-Feb-2026

Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.

Main duties of the job

The post will offer candidates the opportunity to gain new skills or consolidate existing knowledge in this specialty. You will also be afforded training opportunities as outlined later in this document, however please note that JCF posts are not recognised for formal training.

There is the potential for the right candidate to be supported to attend related skills courses as appropriate. All successful candidates will be offered both ILS and ALS training fully funded by the Trust to augment their competence portfolio.

Working for our organisation

It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.

COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters as part of ongoing monitoring.

Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced with Barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.