Job requirements
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Essential
16 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Knowledge
Knowledge of medical training & evidence of competence in relevant procedures
- Knowledge
Knowledge of education & training issues from completion of UK based Medical degree or a minimum of 12 months previous NHS experience
- Knowledge
Good communication skills with ability to motivate colleagues – both medical & non-medical
- Knowledge
Ability to work in a team
- Knowledge
Demonstrates professionalism in attitude & application
- Experience
Practical experience in management of a wide range of conditions in General Paediatrics, Neonatal medicine & Child Protection
- Experience
Experience of working or delivering medical education
- Experience
Proven ability to utilise IT as administrative tool
- Experience
Experience of working with staff from different professional backgrounds
- Experience
Understanding of & performing audit – evidence of experience during general professional training
- Qualifications
MBBS or equivalent
- Qualifications
Full GMC Registration & Licence to Practice
- Qualifications
At least 24 months experience in Paediatrics
- Qualifications
Successful completion of ST2+ or equivalent training in Paediatrics so at the level of ST3(+) registrar (as a minimum)
- Qualifications
Satisfactory completion of previous posts providing professional training in General Paediatrics & Neonatology to the level required to start to or continue to undertake middle grade responsibilities appropriate to level
- Further Training
Experience & training in Child Protection to Level 3 standards or be able to demonstrate this before taking up the post
Desirable
12 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Knowledge
Awareness of national agenda in relation to medical education & training
- Knowledge
Involvement in management & administration
- Knowledge
Evidence of ability to lead & motivate a team
- Experience
Extensive experience of working or delivering medical education
- Experience
Experience in Emergency Medicine & know how to start management of children presenting with critical illness
- Experience
Research experience
- Qualifications
Full MRCPH qualification or success in at least 2 out of 3 MRCPCH written papers
- Qualifications
APLS or EPLS & NLS trained
- Qualifications
Evidence of publications in medical education journals
- Qualifications
Evidence of publications in peer reviewed medical journals
- Further Training
Teaching, Learning & Assessment training
- Further Training
PG Cert in medical education or equivalent
Job overview
This 6 month post offers excellent experience and training in Paediatrics. East Lancashire Hospitals is the largest Acute Trust in the North West Region. The Paediatric Service is extremely busy with a wealth of clinical cases to learn from in the Acute and Outpatient settings. The case mix seen is very diverse due to the characteristics of the local population. We care for many children with a variety of complex and rare conditions as well as those with more common problems. The clinical experience we offer is ideal to help prepare for postgraduate examinations or for wider professional development
Main duties of the job
- Full shift rota covering 2 sites for Paediatrics (Neonatology excluded), which are new contract, ‘New deal’ and European Working Time Directive compliant. The post holder will supervise the Paediatric Junior Clinical Fellow’s work. 2. Participate in General Paediatric Ward Rounds with the Ward-based Consultant of the week. 3. Work within the team to provide on-going high quality care for inpatients and seeing referrals in the Children’s Observation and Assessment Unit or in the Emergency Department. 4. General Paediatric Clinics seeing new and follow-up patients under the supervision of a Consultant Paediatrician.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post holders will join a team of doctors participating on the middle grade rota. All the doctors will be mainly based in Blackburn and will also have regular duties in the Children’s Minor Illness Unit at Burnley. You will have ward commitments which are managed using the Consultant Ward Week pattern covering both sites. There are also duties in the Children’s Observation and Assessment Units, emergency attendance to the Emergency Department and experience in outpatient clinics. There is a separate team covering Neonatology on the Burnley site.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Senior Clinical Fellow in Paediatrics with East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust in Blackburn, England. It is listed as a Senior Medical doctor Paediatrics role. The advertised salary is £67,325 - £67,998 per annum. The contract type is Fixed term: 6 months (6 month contract). The application deadline is 08 Sep 2026.
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