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Job overview
Applications are invited for a full time Clinical Fellow in Paediatric Palliative Medicine at the Evelina London Children’s Hospital. This would a 6 month contract (with the possibility to extend to 12 months), and the Evelina Paediatric Palliative Care team has been approved to offer both paediatric palliative medicine GRID and SPIN training. The clinical fellow will join the existing multi-disciplinary team (Team members include Consultants, Clinical Nurse Specialists, a pharmacist and administrators) and will provide medical care to children and young people within the Evelina London as well as across the South East of England.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide clinical care for patients with a life-limiting or life-threatening illness, they will support in the management of complex symptoms and will support care at the end of a patient’s life. The post holder will gain Complex Paediatric Palliative Care experience in the context of a “Non-malignant” caseload which includes exposure to sub-specialties such as Neurology, Metabolic medicine, Nephrology, Gastroenterology, Respiratory, Endocrinology, Cardiology as well as Paediatric and Neonatal Intensive Care. This post will be suitable for OOPT and the training opportunities available are similar to those for ST6-8 with an associated study leave budget and educational supervision. There are many opportunities to be involved with quality improvement and education work and the post-holder will be fully supported by an educational supervisor.
Applicants should be ST4-ST8 or equivalent. The post holder will be part of a EWTD compliant non-resident on call service, providing phone advice and support.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please consult the attached documents for a detailed description of the role and main responsibilities.
For more information about this role and to arrange an informal visit or discussion, please contact Dr Ella Aidoo (Head of Service Paediatric Palliative Medicine).
Person specification
Other
Essential
- GMC registration
Desirable
- Evidence of contribution to effective clinical audit, service improvement and clinical risk management.
Research
Essential
- Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research.
Desirable
- Evidence of original research
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of undergraduate teaching and post graduate training.
Desirable
- Teaching qualification/ formal training
Management
Essential
- Evidence of management experience at departmental level (i.e. rota co-ordinator)
Desirable
- Management training or qualification
- Evidence of leadership at regional or national level
Personal Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English
Desirable
- Capable of establishing good interpersonal relationships with patients and staff of all grades and able to work in a team.
Clinical Experience
Essential
- At least 3 years of experience at ST1-3-level in paediatric, including 6 months neonatology (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Previous paediatric experience at ST4-8 level in the UK, (or equivalent)
- Experience in the management of palliative care patients
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Level 3 Child protection training
- Paediatric life support training (APLS/EPLS or equivalent)
Desirable
- Experience of phone consultations and assessments
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- MRCPCH or equivalent
Desirable
- Formal training in Paediatric Palliative Care (such as Post grad certificate, diploma or higher)
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This advert is for Senior Clinical Fellow in Paediatric Palliative Medicine with Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust in London, London, England. It is listed as a Senior Medical doctor Paediatrics role. The advertised salary is £76,582 pro rata if part time. The contract type is Fixed term: 6 months (with possibility to extend to 12 months). The application deadline is 02 Aug 2026.
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