Job summary
- Main area
- General Paediatrics
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Junior Clinical Fellow
- Contract
- 6 months (fixed term until 04-Aug-2026)
- Hours
- Full time - 40 hours per week
- Job ref
- 050-CFPAEDSC-0126
- Employer
- Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Glan Clwyd Hospital
- Town
- Bodelwyddan
- Salary
- per annum
- Closing
- 20/01/2026 08:00
- Interview date
- 05/02/2026
Employer heading
Clinical Fellow in General Paediatrics
NHS Medical & Dental: Junior Clinical Fellow
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job overview
Applicants are invited for a full time Tier 1 post in General Paediatrics in our well established Paediatric Unit. Successful applicants will join a 1:10 for the general paediatric rota.
Main duties of the job
Applicants are invited for a full time Tier 1 post in General Paediatrics at Glan Clwyd Hospital. Successful applicants will spend 06 months on our well established general paediatric unit. The on call commitment will be a 1:10 for the general paediatric rota.
We are a busy and enthusiastic department, with a clear emphasis on delivering top quality care to our local children. The department has a long standing reputation for providing excellent training for junior staff and successful candidates can expect wide ranging educational support and an emphasis on personal development.
Working for our organisation
We believe that education and training of all junior doctors is of crucial importance for our children, babies, our unit and individual career development. Many junior doctors have used the experience gained in our unit to pursue paediatric and GP training posts. We have an enthusiastic, structured and comprehensive education programme. It starts with careful induction. Morning handover meetings for the whole team are followed by topic reviews, case discussions, journal clubs, and audit presentations. There is a regular programme of simulation exercises, which develop skills in management of emergencies. Teaching for the DCH and MRCPCH examination is undertaken, particularly concentrating on clinical skills. The hospital holds weekly Postgraduate Grand Round meetings of very high calibre.
Beyond this, all consultants are committed to ward based teaching on ward rounds and in out-patients. This will include observation of skills and work place based assessments.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The clinical duties are shared between the ten first on call staff and are rotated on a regular basis.
You will be responsible for acute admissions to the children’s ward and their management with close senior supervision.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- MB BS (or equivalent)
- Registration with the GMC
- Evidence of training progression
Desirable criteria
- Additional qualifications. APLS
Experience
Essential criteria
- Completed foundation program (or equivalent outside the UK)
Desirable criteria
- Experience and familiarity with UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent).
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Evidence of understanding and knowledge of specialty
Clinical Skills
Essential criteria
- Competent in history taking and examination skills.
- Competent in basic life support and resuscitation skills.
Communication Skills
Essential criteria
- Fluent in English. Good Communication skills, both oral and written.
- Able to establish good working relationships with all members of the multidisciplinary team.
Personal Qualities
Essential criteria
- Good organisational skills and time management.
- Able to function successfully under pressure
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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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.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Dr Louise Phillips
- Job title
- Clinical Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
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