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Job summary

Main area
Paediatrics
Grade
MN37
Contract
12 months (Fixed term)
Hours
Full time - 40 hours per week
Job ref
259-MED7704092RLH
Employer
Barts Health NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Royal London Hospital
Town
London
Salary
£50,175 - £67,610 Per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
11/01/2026 23:59

Employer heading

Barts Health NHS Trust logo

Education Fellow (eqv ST3+) in Paediatrics & Neonatal

MN37

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

Barts Health supports the Pregnancy Loss Pledge and commits to supporting their staff through the distress of miscarriage.

We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.

Job overview

We are looking for Paediatrics and Neonatology trainees ST3 and above/equivalent or post CCT specialist trainee in paediatrics or neonatology, starting onwards from September 2026.  

GMC registration and NHS clinical experience is essential for this role.

The posts will be based at Newham Hospital, Royal London Hospital and Whipps Cross Hospital, all of which are part of Barts Health NHS Trust and they will be encouraged to work on collaborative projects.

The successful post holder for this post will be involved primarily with developing educational opportunities within Paediatrics and Neonatology through a wide range of teaching modalities including simulation- based training, clinical skills, lectures, teaching clinics, a bedside teaching to both undergraduate and post graduate medical trainees. Trainees with an interest in developing/establishing digital learning/platform for teaching are welcomed.  

Main duties of the job

The Education Academy within Barts Health is expanding in response to the need with increasing numbers of students and trainees and commitment to offer the best educational experience for our trainees. There is a real need to ensure that students receive excellent educational opportunities, including access to emerging digital technologies.

Barts Health Simulation Service has four dedicated Simulation and Essential Clinical Skills Centres based at Newham Hospital, Whipps Cross University Hospital, St Bartholomew’s and the Royal London. Each of these centres has a proud history of being innovative and award winning. These departments are teaching areas with fully equipped simulation and clinical skills teaching and Haptic Clinical Skills facilities.

Working for our organisation

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.  

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.  

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.  

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The full job description and the person specification provide an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, outlining the qualification, skills, experience, and knowledge required. 

Please view the attachment below.

Please be advised that the vacancy advertisement may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, we recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • MBBS
  • APLS
  • NLS
  • MRCPCH
  • Basic knowledge of educational theory
  • Computer literacy: word, excel, power point

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Clinical background of either NICU or paediatrics
  • Previous experience in delivering education, ideally in an inter-professional setting
  • Experience of involvement in research/written papers/public presentation
  • NHS Clinical Experience

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of expert clinical skills & ability to work outside traditional boundaries

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to teach a wide range of both clinical & non-technical skills
  • Ability to interact well with all members of a multi-professional team & at all grades of seniority
  • Demonstrate commitment & enthusiasm to the provision of quality & innovative education
  • Ability to adapt teaching approach to suit the grade, seniority, profession & individual learning needs of trainees
  • Work flexibly to ensure training is delivered appropriately
  • Demonstrate sensitivity & support in difficult training situation
  • Ability to discuss & teach knowledgeably & confidently on all aspects of clinical acute care
  • Demonstrates both self-motivation & ability to motivate others
  • Ability to take initiative & problem solve
  • Can skilfully adapt and utilise a number of communication strategies with a diverse range of people
  • Demonstrate sensitivity & support in difficult training situation
Desirable criteria
  • Effective in nonroutine, unpredictable situations

Other

Essential criteria
  • Acts in a way that is consistent with legislation, policies and procedures; abides by the Trust Health and Safety Policies
  • Demonstrate commitment & enthusiasm to the provision of quality & innovative education

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Green@Barts HealthNHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyLondon Living Wage is a voluntary commitment made by employers, who can become accredited with the Living Wage FoundationPositive about disabled peopleAge positiveInvestors in People: GoldImproving working livesMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Pregnancy Loss PledgeDisability confident employerStonewall equality policy. Equality and justice for lesbians, gay men, bisexual and trans people.Happy to Talk Flexible Working

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

This Vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Rachel Gill
Job title
Associate Director of Simulation
Email address
[email protected]
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