Job summary
We are looking for 2 xTrustJuniorClinical FellowsatST1-2levelto work at Barnet Hospital (Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust) for a fixed term of 6 months.
We require the successful candidatestocommencein August and another to start in mid-November due to a vacancy.
This post will be coveringGeneral Paediatrics and Neonatologyandpreviousexperiencein Paediatrics intheUK is essential.
At Barnet Hospital there is a busy 30 bedded general Paediatric ward and a level 2 neo-natal intensive care unit. The Paediatric department is located in a new well equipped building. The department has a well-established education programme. If required, the successful candidate would be offered support for their application into run-through training.
Main duties of the job
Barnet Hospitalispart of the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust and isabusydistrictgeneralhospitalin North London.
There are 24paediatricconsultants spread across Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital and Barnet & Enfield Community.Currently there are 16ST4+ level posts and 16ST1-3 level posts based at Barnet Hospitalwith an excellent culture for teaching and training.There is a busy Level 2 Neonatal Unit with 30 cots including the first UKIndividualised care unit (ICR),an exciting and innovative part of our service providing individual rooms for mothers to stay together with their fully monitored babies.On the general sidethere isa 30 bedded general paediatric ward,achildren'soutpatient unit, an assessment unit for ambulatory care and abusy A& E at Barnet.At Chase Farm there are excellentoutpatient facilities.
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top
Therapy Services has a high profile within the Trust, being firmly committed to quality improvement, audit, service evaluation and improvement. We undertake yearly presentations of our achievements for the year; undertaking PDSA and QI projects to ensure we are delivering the most effective, safe and high quality service.
For more information please follow linkhttps://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
Details
- Date posted: 25 August 2026
- Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
- Salary: £52,656 a year per annum plus £2,162 London weighting
- Contract: Fixed term
- Duration: 6 months
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: 391-NMUH-8167432
- Job locations: Barnet site, Wellhouse Lane, Barnet, EN5 3DJ, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
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Person specification
Others
Essential
- Understands and abides by ethical principles and committed to the NHS
- Willing to take on responsibility
- Good general health, physically able to carry out the duties of the post
Experience
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate broad clinical skills in the management of all patients
- Experience in Paediatrics
- Evidence of an interest in teaching
Desirable
- Previous audit experience
- Previous publications
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Awareness of principles of Risk Management
Desirable
- Evidence of academic excellence e.g. BSc, prizes, distinctions etc
- Good understanding of the forces and drivers of influencing change in the NHS
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- Able to communicate clearly & grammatically in both verbal & written English.
- Able to work on own initiative.
- Able to work well in a multidisciplinary team
- Well organized
Education & professional qualifications
Essential
- Registration with the General Medical Council
- MBBS or equivalent
Desirable
- APLS course
- MRCPH Part 1
- A qualification in Medical Education
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