Job overview
The advertised post of Senior Clinical Fellow (Registrar) in Paediatrics is to start as soon as possible on a full-time basis for 12 months.
Main duties of the job
The post offers clinical experience in a supportive General Paediatric unit with exposure to level 1 Neonates and is suitable to anyone interested in pursuing a career in Paediatrics.
This is a full time post and is part of full shift system, as 2nd on call, Middle Grade in Paediatrics with level 1 Neonatal care.
- Recognition, assessment and management of unwell/sick children in acute/ambulatory setting
- Neonatal assessments and resuscitation skills
- Participate in the on call rota.
- Conduct General Paediatric outpatient clinics under Consultant supervision
- Participate in audits and current research projects
- Participate in the teaching of resident doctors and Medical Students.
- Involvement in Quality improvement projects
- To maintain a good working relationship with existing staff members in the hospital.
- To perform duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances at the request of the appropriate Consultant in conjunction, where practicable, with their colleagues
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please See the attached Job Description for further details and the requirements for this post .
This post offers clinical experience in:
- Recognition, assessment and management of unwell/sick children in acute/ambulatory setting
- Neonatal assessments and resuscitation skills
- Conducting General Paediatric outpatient clinics under Consultant supervisio
All staff are expected to be involved in Clinical Governance and be part of an Audit group.
Person specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- APLS or Equivalent
- Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- MRCPCH
- Newborn life support certification (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Additional Degree or Equivalent
Clinical experience and effectiveness
Essential
- Completion of ST1- 2 or equivalent at time of starting post
- Evidence of working effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Commitment to team approach and multidisciplinary working.
Desirable
- Experience at CT/ST 1-2 level in the UK or equivalent
- Recent experience of providing services in an NHS setting
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This advert is for Senior Clinical Fellow - Paediatrics with Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust in Gateshead, North East and Yorkshire, England. It is listed as a Senior Medical doctor Paediatrics role. The advertised salary is £67,325 - £76,582 dependant on experience plus allowances for out of hours. The contract type is 12 months (Fixed term). The application deadline is 02 Jul 2026.
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