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Main area
Paediatrics
Grade
NHS Medical & Dental: Senior Clinical Fellow
Contract
12 months (12 months fixed term until July 2026)
Hours
Full time - 40 hours per week (Plus enhancements for out of Hours working)
Job ref
320-MDR-7217676-KJ
Employer
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Royal Derby Hospital
Town
Derby
Salary
£65,048 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
24/07/2025 23:59

Employer heading

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust logo

Simulation Fellow in Paediatric Emergency Medicine

NHS Medical & Dental: Senior Clinical Fellow

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

With over 13,000 members of staff you can expect huge variety and new opportunities every day! Our staff go above and beyond and take pride in caring for our patients.

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is fully committed to promoting inclusion, equality, diversity and human rights in employment and delivery of its services.  The Trust is committed to providing an environment where all employees, patients, carers and visitors experience equality of opportunity by means of understanding and appreciating the value of diversity.

As a Trust we promote an inclusive environment and welcome applications from a diverse pool of talent and backgrounds.  All individuals are valued and given every opportunity to succeed based on merit.

The Trust actively encourages applications from members of our Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities. These groups are under-represented in our organisation, and it’s important to us that our workforce reflects the diversity of our communities as much as possible.

Armed Forces and Disability Confident guaranteed interview scheme

To further support the pledges in the Armed Forces Covenant and to make a positive contribution to support ex-armed forces personnel (veterans) make the transition to civilian life, the Trust has introduced a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for veterans who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification, to help them overcome barriers to find civilian employment. The scheme will operate for all external recruitment.

The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer and committed to both employing and retaining people with disabilities.  This commitment is to guarantee an interview for any candidate that has disclosed a disability under the Equality Act 2010 and who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification.  Reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act 2010 will be considered upon request.

If you require support/adjustments with your application please contact the recruitment team on  01332 788466

Join us and help make a real difference to our Trust.

Here’s more about the role and what we’re looking for; 

Job overview

This is a fixed term post of 12 months duration due to commence July 2025 for Derbyshire Children’s  based at the Royal Derby Hospital,  University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Any applicant unable for personal reasons to work full time will be eligible to be considered for the post; if such a person is appointed; modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis with the Associate Director, but the out of hours commitment is fixed.

Main duties of the job

This is an amazing opportunity to take advantage of an exciting new post designed to help provide out of hours support at senior decision maker level in a award winning dedicated Children’s emergency department who see over 36,000 children per year.

All posts come with the opportunity and supervision to develop an interest within the department and are ideally suited to a ST4 equivalent doctor to decide if a career in PEM is for them and they wish to apply for Grid training in future OR a post CCT fellowship enabling successful candidates to develop and complete a project that will help make them more competitive in the Consultant Job Market.

Simulation fellow:

To help develop and deliver a multi-disciplinary high fidelity simulation programme

  • Contribute to and develop the current simulations occurring in the department.
  • Instruct on in house Paediatric AIM, PLS, APLS courses
  • Facilitate simulation based training events with the clinical skills teams.

Working for our organisation

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

  • Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
  • On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
  • Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts:

  • We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
  • We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week.
  • An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country.
  • Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
  • Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
  • We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
  • We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
  • UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of the Paediatric Service with regard to Emergency and Neonatal intensive care

To support the senior decision making in the Children’s Emergency Department.

Teaching & training of junior staff, medical students

To actively participate in both departmental & Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance &

To have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing medical education (CME).

Person specification

Qualifications / Specialist Listings

Essential criteria
  • MBBS/MBChB or equivalent
  • Full GMC Registration with a license to practice at time of application
  • APLS Provider
  • Training in Child Protection/ Safeguarding (Min Level 3)
Desirable criteria
  • APLS instructor
  • ATLS/ETC provider
  • Full RCPCH membership

Clinical Experience

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies or equivalent by time of appointment in line with GMC standards ‘Good medical Practice’
  • Evidence of achievement of core ST1-ST3 competencies or equivalent for general paediatrics and neonates.
  • 4 years full-time postgraduate experience including a minimum of 3 years SHO or equivalent level and 1 year at Middle Grade/Registrar level
  • Minimum one year UK experience
  • Good standard of clinical skill & expertise in paediatrics and neonatal care.
  • Experience in making clinical decisions and ability to prioritise clinical need.
  • Evidence of ability to work effectively as part of a multi disciplinary team & share clinical responsibilities
Desirable criteria
  • Experience at ST4/Specialty Doctor level or equivalent
  • Understands key indicators influencing emergency care
  • Experience of managing major trauma

Clinical Knowledge and Skills Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience in clinical decision making and managing risk.
Desirable criteria
  • Understanding of the strategies required to meet quality indicators e.g. 4 hour wait

Teaching / Audit Experience

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of interest and experience of teaching junior doctors and medical students
  • Evidence of active participation in Audit
  • Demonstrates understanding of the principles of research
Desirable criteria
  • Qualification in medical education
  • Experience in facilitating simulations

Research Experience

Essential criteria
  • Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
  • Demonstrates enthusiasm for Paediatric Emergency research.
Desirable criteria
  • Publications in peer-reviewed journals
  • Membership of PERUKI
  • Evidence of active participation in research
  • GCP or equivalent trained

Other Attributes

Essential criteria
  • Commitment to Continuing Professional Development & the requirements of Clinical Governance & Audit

Employer certification / accreditation badges

No smoking policyArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerCare Leaver CovenantStep into healthArmed Forces CovenantNational Preceptorship for Nursing Quality Mark 2024CareLeaver CovenantAge Friendly Employer

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

If we receive a high number of applications for this position we reserve the right to withdraw the post before the closing date, therefore it is advisable that you apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Dr Ian Lewins
Job title
ACD Children's Emergency Department
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01332 786808
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