Clinical Fellow

Job summary

Main duties of the job

We are looking to recruit a Higher Specialist Paediatric Trainee to join the team from September 2026 for a period of 6 months. On call duties will on the Specialty Paediatric HST Rota. This is an excellent opportunity for those interested in specialist training in Paediatric Hepatology. The successful applicant will join a multidisciplinary team involved in running a supra-regional Paediatric Hepatology, Hepatobiliary Surgery and Liver Transplant Service. The role is suitable for applicants at ST6+ or Post CCT candidates with experience in Paediatric Hepatology. It is ideally suited to candidates wishing to work in a large teaching hospital which provides many specialist services and is ideal for anyone wishing to pursue a career in Paediatrics. The daytime role will primarily be based on the Paediatric Hepatology Ward (L50). The post holder will be involved in the day to day management of inpatients and take part in outpatient clinics. There will be opportunities to further their training in practical procedures such as therapeutic endoscopy and liver biopsy. This will include gaining experience in management of patients with acute liver failure, and those undergoing liver transplantation. The weekly ward timetable includes close supervision by consultants and several opportunities for clinical teaching. The post-holder will have the opportunity to participate in medical audit and local/multi-centre research projects.

Job responsibilities

The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time. Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care. We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page. Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.