Senior Clinical Fellow

NHS

  • Woolwich, South East London
  • £61,825 per year
  • Contract
  • Full-time
  • 11 days ago
The post holder would take part in the General Paediatric and neonatology acute rota.The rota is EWTD (European Working Time Directive) compliant.Two middle grade full-shift rotas run: one team covering the Hippos /A&E/ ward area with the other team covering the NICU/ labour ward.3 Community SpRs from the Greenwich & Bexley Community Paediatric teams participate in the acute on-call rotas.The First on call Paediatric Team consists of a mix of ST1 Paediatric Trainees, GPVTS trainees (mainly from the Greenwich and Bexley schemes) together with FY2 trainees.Main duties of the jobResponsibility, in rotation with others, for the Neonatal unit, Ambulatory unitor Children's Ward, alternating with the other middle grade doctors.Seeing Children on request in the A&E department.Regular attendance and active participation in outpatient clinics.Participation in overall supervision and education of resident doctors and medical students. Taking an active part in the department's education program.The post holder would take part in the General Paediatric and neonatology acute rota.The rota is EWTD (European Working Time Directive) compliant.Two middle grade full-shift rotas run: one team covering the Hippos /A&E/ ward area with the other team covering the NICU/ labour ward.3 Community SpRs from the Greenwich & Bexley Community Paediatric teams participate in the acute on-call rotas.The First on call Paediatric Team consists of a mix of ST1 Paediatric Trainees, GPVTS trainees (mainly from the Greenwich and Bexley schemes) together with FY2 trainees.About usOur people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations: * Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
  • Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
  • Improving the experience of staff with disability
  • Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
  • Making equalities mainstream
DetailsDate posted22 August 2025Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeDoctor - otherSalary£61,825 a year per annum plus HCASContractFixed termDuration6 monthsWorking patternFull-timeReference number197-RF7144-AJob locationsQueen Elizabeth HospitalStadium RoadWoolwichSE18 4QHJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesResponsibility, in rotation with others, for the Neonatal unit, Ambulatory unitor Childrens Ward, alternating with the other middle grade doctors.Seeing Children on request in the A&E department.Regular attendance and active participation in outpatient clinics.Participation in overall supervision and education of resident doctors and medical students. Taking an active part in the departments education program.The post holder would take part in the General Paediatric and neonatology acute rota.The rota is EWTD (European Working Time Directive) compliant.Two middle grade full-shift rotas run: one team covering the Hippos /A&E/ ward area with the other team covering the NICU/ labour ward.3 Community SpRs from the Greenwich & Bexley Community Paediatric teams participate in the acute on-call rotas.The First on call Paediatric Team consists of a mix of ST1 Paediatric Trainees, GPVTS trainees (mainly from the Greenwich and Bexley schemes) together with FY2 trainees. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesResponsibility, in rotation with others, for the Neonatal unit, Ambulatory unitor Childrens Ward, alternating with the other middle grade doctors.Seeing Children on request in the A&E department.Regular attendance and active participation in outpatient clinics.Participation in overall supervision and education of resident doctors and medical students. Taking an active part in the departments education program.The post holder would take part in the General Paediatric and neonatology acute rota.The rota is EWTD (European Working Time Directive) compliant.Two middle grade full-shift rotas run: one team covering the Hippos /A&E/ ward area with the other team covering the NICU/ labour ward.3 Community SpRs from the Greenwich & Bexley Community Paediatric teams participate in the acute on-call rotas.The First on call Paediatric Team consists of a mix of ST1 Paediatric Trainees, GPVTS trainees (mainly from the Greenwich and Bexley schemes) together with FY2 trainees.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • MBBS or equivalent medical qualifications MRPCH/MRCP (part I) Full current GMC registration
Desirable
  • MPCH Part II
Training & ExperienceEssential
  • NLS/APLS/PALS Course
  • Significant experience in recognised Paediatric SHO training post and must have appropriate neonate experience at SHO level
Desirable
  • Outpatient experience of at least 20 (post registration) paediatric clinics
Clinical Knowledge / SkillsEssential
  • Able to work without direct supervision where appropriate, according to level or experience
  • Sound manual dexterity and competent in routine practical procedures as expected for experience
  • Clear Logical thinking/shown an analytical/scientific approach. Understanding of evidence informed practice
Organisation & PlanningEssential
  • Ability to organize oneself, to manage time and task and prioritise clinical need within limitations of experience
  • Ability to organize oneself, to manage time and task and prioritise clinical need within limitations of experience
AdministrationEssential
  • Familiar with current structure of health service and knowledgeable about recent initiatives and changes
Desirable
  • Some understanding of clinical risk management Appreciation of clinical governance issues
AuditEssential
  • Through understanding of principles of medical audit
  • Evidence of participation in audit project
Personal Skills attributeEssential
  • Effective communicator: able to work in a team and co-operate with medical and paramedical staff
  • Sound note keeping
  • Excellent written and spoken English Language skills
  • Flexible, able to cover colleagues' absences
  • Able to change and adapt, respond to rapidly changing circumstances
Desirable
  • Familiarity with information technology and general computer skills
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • MBBS or equivalent medical qualifications MRPCH/MRCP (part I) Full current GMC registration
Desirable
  • MPCH Part II
Training & ExperienceEssential
  • NLS/APLS/PALS Course
  • Significant experience in recognised Paediatric SHO training post and must have appropriate neonate experience at SHO level
Desirable
  • Outpatient experience of at least 20 (post registration) paediatric clinics
Clinical Knowledge / SkillsEssential
  • Able to work without direct supervision where appropriate, according to level or experience
  • Sound manual dexterity and competent in routine practical procedures as expected for experience
  • Clear Logical thinking/shown an analytical/scientific approach. Understanding of evidence informed practice
Organisation & PlanningEssential
  • Ability to organize oneself, to manage time and task and prioritise clinical need within limitations of experience
  • Ability to organize oneself, to manage time and task and prioritise clinical need within limitations of experience
AdministrationEssential
  • Familiar with current structure of health service and knowledgeable about recent initiatives and changes
Desirable
  • Some understanding of clinical risk management Appreciation of clinical governance issues
AuditEssential
  • Through understanding of principles of medical audit
  • Evidence of participation in audit project
Personal Skills attributeEssential
  • Effective communicator: able to work in a team and co-operate with medical and paramedical staff
  • Sound note keeping
  • Excellent written and spoken English Language skills
  • Flexible, able to cover colleagues' absences
  • Able to change and adapt, respond to rapidly changing circumstances
Desirable
  • Familiarity with information technology and general computer skills

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