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Job overview
The Post
The appointment will be subject to the Terms and Conditions of Service of Trust Grade Doctors (2017) and may be subject to amendment
We are pleased to offer a clinical fellow post for 1 year in paediatrics. Depending on interest there are multiple specialities that could be available and will likely include general paediatrics, paediatric respiratory and paediatric neurology. Other specialties may become available over the year.
The post holder will be a vital part of the paediatric team, delivering high-quality clinical care to children and young people across a range of highly specialised.
Main duties of the job
Duties and Responsibilities
The appointed fellows will be responsible for providing day-to-day inpatient and outpatient management of patients and will contribute to the tier 2 out of hours rota.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Main Conditions of Service
This appointment is subject to the TCS and any subsequent amendments. The post holder will be expected to be aware of, and comply with, all local policies and procedures, as well as adhere to the Trusts standing orders and standing financial instructions. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory pre‑employment clearances.
For more details and further information please refer to the Job Description and person specification.
Person specification
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload
- Good communication skills
- Honesty and reliability
- Ability to work effectively within an MDT environment
- Flexibility
- Critical approach to work
- Demonstrates initiative
- Ability to gain confidence of both staff and patients
- Willing to undertake additional clinical duties when necessary, including cover for colleagues on leave
Desirable
- Publications in peer reviewed journals
- Evidence of international or national presentations
- Evidence of teaching
Additional and Aptitudes
Essential
- IT skills on all Microsoft packages
- Fluent English speaker
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Able to assess, resuscitate and stabilise acutely sick patients.
- Good clinical judgement
- Understand Audit/governance processes
- 4+ years of paediatric experience
- Experience with paediatric Safeguarding
Desirable
- Experience on a registrar level rota
- GMC registration
- Experience with research
- UK paediatric experience
- Evidence of audit and quality improvement
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- MRCPCH or equivalent
- APLS/EPLS or equivalent
Desirable
- Registered with GMC (UK)
- GCP certification
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This advert is for Clinical Fellow in Paediatrics with University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust in Bristol, South West, England. It is listed as a Senior Medical doctor Paediatrics role. The advertised salary is £67,325 - £76,582 pa pro rata. The contract type is 12 months (Fixed term). The application deadline is 24 Jul 2026.
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