Job details
- Job reference: 254147
- Salary: Clinical Fellow (£45,504 - £71,550)
- Job closing date: 26/08/2026
- Job Type: Medical and Dental
- Location: University Hospital Wishaw
- Employment type: Fixed-term
- Hours Per Week: full time
- Job posted date: 21/08/2026
- Employer (NHS Board): NHS Lanarkshire
- Department: Paediatrics
NHS Lanarkshire
Clinical Fellow in General Paediatrics
University Hospital Wishaw
NHS Lanarkshire is looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our team who would relish the opportunities and challenges of delivering high quality care across Lanarkshire in both the community and child protection service
The post would entail working in a busy District General Hospital in General Paediatrics at the University Hospital Wishaw.
The successful candidate would participate on the middle grade rota (tier 2) providing first on call responsibilities for paediatrics. You would be working in a resident capacity alongside other junior trainees and supported by senior trainees, SAS doctors and consultants. You would be involved in assessment of patients referred to acute paediatrics, and involved in care of those patients admitted to the ward. You would take the referral calls out of hours and make clinical decisions or provide advice in keeping with guidelines. You would gain experience in paediatric procedures and gain experience in how to manage common paediatric presentations and broaden knowledge of complex patient.
Scheduled weekly teaching sessions include weekly grand round and Thursday consultant teaching. Although not a recognized training post you would receive similar training to those in training posts.
We welcome applications from doctors wishing to work less than full-time and those wishing to pursue further training to develop a specialist interest, including Paediatric Visual Impairment. Interested candidates are encouraged to contact us for an informal discussion.
Applicants should have full GMC registration and a licence to practise, be registered with the GMC at the time of interview.
NHS Lanarkshire are happy to consider requests for this publication to be in another accessible format i.e. large print, braille, etc. Please contact us via either of the undernoted methods clearly stating which format is required:
Informal enquiries regarding this post will be welcomed by Dr Adrienne Sullivan – Paediatric Clinical Director on 01698 366318 Adrienne.Sullivan@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk
For any application queries, please contact Medical.DentalRecruitment@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk
Person specification
Other
Essential
- Satisfactory medical clearance by NHS Lanarkshire Occupational Health Service.
- Satisfactory PVG Check.
- Fluent in medical English and evidence of ability to communicate in stressful situations.
- The post requires physical dexterity. Uncorrected visual or hearing defect would be incompatible with the nature of the work.
Desirable
- Preference to work in a District General Hospital.
Teaching
Essential
- Interest in and commitment to teaching and training.
Desirable
- Attendance at relevant teaching events
- Formal training in educational/clinical supervision.
- Experience of providing supervision and or mentorship
Training
Essential
- Completed FY2 or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of application and hold a current license to practice
- Minimum 3 years experience in Paediatrics
Desirable
- Audit / Research
Leadership
Essential
- Awareness of the principles of team leadership and effective people management.
- Commitment to the Values of NHS Lanarkshire:- Fairness, Respect, Quality, Working Together.
Desirable
- Evidence of role as leader within groups.
Managerial
Essential
- Knowledge of service provision at a local level.
- Involvement in NHS-related meetings
Disposition
Essential
- Committed to Quality Patient Care.
- Able to be understanding of and sensitive to the needs of patients.
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
- Responsive to change and innovation, promoting a culture for organisational development.
- A flexible approach to duties, which satisfies the needs of the Service in a changing environment.
- Ability to demonstrate reflective practice with evidence of regular appraisal with clear Personal Development Plan relating to Continuing Professional and Personal Development.
- Good time management and organisation.
- Demonstrates commitment and enthusiasm to service delivery.
Desirable
- Current Driving Licence
Qualifications
Essential
- MBChB or equivalent
- MRCPCH or almost completion of MRCPCH in line with ST3 training in paediatrics in UK.
- Active and valid resuscitation certificate for EPALS or APLS
- Successful completion of UK Foundation Programme OR CREST FORM
Desirable
- Other relevant postgraduate qualification.
- Area of special interest.
- Child protection course
- Paediatric Resuscitation
Audit / Research
Essential
- Familiarity with the principles of clinical governance and patient safety
- Understanding of the principles of medical audit
- Evidence of previous audit activity.
- Evidence of contribution to audit at least at local level.
Desirable
- Evidence of research activity and publications.
- Audit presentation involvement in research projects
- Publications
- Previous publications.
- Presentations at national meetings.
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Broad based knowledge and skills in diagnosis and clinical management
- Good IT skills.
Desirable
- Further educational certificates, diploma’s, etc
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