Job summary
- Main area
- Paediatric
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Senior Clinical Fellow
- Contract
- 12 months (Fixed term)
- Hours
- Full time - 40 hours per week (as per work schedule)
- Job ref
- 297-7584510
- Employer
- Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Queen Elizabeth Hospital
- Town
- Gatsehead
- Salary
- £73,992 Per Annum plus allowances for out of hours as per work schedule
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 02/12/2025 23:59
- Interview date
- 15/12/2025
Employer heading
Senior Clinical Fellow - Paediatrics
NHS Medical & Dental: Senior Clinical Fellow
In the event of excessive applications being received this vacancy may close earlier than the stated closing date, you are encouraged to submit your application as soon as possible
IMPORTANT NOTE ON COMPLETION OF REFERENCE SECTION OF APPLICATION FORM
All references from current and previous employers will be sought and MUST cover a minimum of 3 years employment. Therefore, when completing the reference section of your application form, please give the address, telephone number and work email address of each of your current/previous line managers that cover 3 years employment. Where possible this should be from two separate employers. Failure to complete this section may result in your application not being processed.
PLEASE NOTE it is a requirement of this Trust that all successful applicants pay for their DBS certificate if a check is required for the post. This will be done through deduction from your monthly pay over a maximum of three months. It is also a requirement that all successful applicants register or are registered with the DBS update service where a DBS is required.
All new entrants to the NHS will be appointed on the minimum of the pay scale in line with Terms & Conditions.
Job overview
The advertised post of Senior Clinical Fellow (Registrar) in Paediatrics is to start as soon as possible on a full-time basis for 12 months.
Main duties of the job
The post offers clinical experience in a supportive General Paediatric unit with exposure to level 1 Neonates and is suitable to anyone interested in pursuing a career in Paediatrics.
This is a full time post and is part of full shift system, as 2nd on call, Middle Grade in Paediatrics with level 1 Neonatal care.
- Recognition, assessment and management of unwell/sick children in acute/ambulatory setting
- Neonatal assessments and resuscitation skills
- Participate in the on call rota.
- Conduct General Paediatric outpatient clinics under Consultant supervision
- Participate in audits and current research projects
- Participate in the teaching of resident doctors and Medical Students.
- Involvement in Quality improvement projects
- To maintain a good working relationship with existing staff members in the hospital.
- To perform duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances at the request of the appropriate Consultant in conjunction, where practicable, with their colleagues
Working for our organisation
Based in the North East of England we provide a range of hospital and community health services from our leading facilities, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon urgent care centre and Bensham Hospital, all within Gateshead.
Established in 2005, we were one of the first foundation trusts in the country and since then have consistently achieved the highest levels of care for patients.
We now employ around 4,800 staff and currently provide 444 hospital beds across the Gateshead region.
Our values should be the ‘golden thread’ which runs through everything we do – they are the core of who we are. Our five values can easily be remembered by the simple acronym ICORE; Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement.
We have a number of staff networks including the BAME network, D-Ability network, LGBTQ+ Network and the Women’s Network, to challenge us and help us to constantly improve. Our armed forces network is one of our emerging networks.
The health and wellbeing of our staff is one of our highest priorities, and we offer a range of support and initiatives as part of our ‘Balance’ programme balancegateshead.com to cater for our diverse workforce, so that your individual needs can be supported, allowing you a happy and healthy working experience with us.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please See the attached Job Description for further details and the requirements for this post .
This post offers clinical experience in:
- Recognition, assessment and management of unwell/sick children in acute/ambulatory setting
- Neonatal assessments and resuscitation skills
- Conducting General Paediatric outpatient clinics under Consultant supervisio
All staff are expected to be involved in Clinical Governance and be part of an Audit group.
Person specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential criteria
- MBBS or equivalent
- APLS or Equivalent
- Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- MRCPCH
- Newborn life support certification (or equivalent)
Desirable criteria
- Additional Degree or Equivalent
Clinical experience and effectiveness
Essential criteria
- Completion of ST1- 2 or equivalent at time of starting post
- Evidence of working effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Commitment to team approach and multidisciplinary working.
Desirable criteria
- Experience at CT/ST 1-2 level in the UK or equivalent
- Recent experience of providing services in an NHS setting
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Dr N Ramphul
- Job title
- Consultant Paediatrician
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0191 482 0000
- Additional information
Please can initial enquiries be directed via email.
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