Clinical Fellow in General Paediatrics (ST1-3 equivalent)

Job overview

This appointment offers the opportunity to work in a lively, supportive, innovative department, with excellent training and opportunities to explore your interests.

UCLH is looking to recruit a Clinical Fellow in General Paediatrics (ST1-3 equivalent) to commence from September 7th 2026 for 6 months [contract ends 27th February 2027]. You will be on the out of hours rota with other level 1 trainees. There is opportunity for additional specialty work depending on your interest and you will be supported to reach your potential. Terms and conditions are the same as the formal trainees within the department.

Options for Special Interests as per candidate’s preference include: •    Child and Adolescent Mental Health •    Haematology (red cell, non-malignant) •    Allergy •    Infectious Diseases and Inclusion Health •    Safeguarding •    Epilepsy •    Integrated Care •    Diabetes and endocrinology •    Leadership and Management •    Quality Improvement/Research

This post provides a unique opportunity to develop your paediatric skills within a friendly high preforming unit. We are passionate about providing excellent clinical care alongside the best training opportunities.  You would join a highly motivated team at the forefront of both service development and academic research.  The department has received excellent feedback for the many training opportunities offered both in clinical and non-clinical areas including education, leadership, and management skills.

Main duties of the job

The post is based in general paediatrics encompassing PED AND inpatient wards, with the opportunity to attend outpatient clinics. Baseline working is 8.30am to 5pm Monday to Friday and the on call out of hours commitment is a contribution to a 10 person junior grade rota made up of normal days, long days and nights. Successful candidates are encouraged to sign up to the hospital bank if desired to help fill occasional out of hours locum work (long days and/or weekends). Outpatient experience (generally observing) is included in this post that could encompass either general and rapid referral clinics or specialty clinics depending on the candidate’s interests.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England – for the third year in a row.

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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.