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Job overview
This post is suitable for candidates with previous Paediatric and neonatal experience in level 2 and 3 neonatal unit interested in advancing their paediatric training. Please also see table below. UK NHS experience is desirable.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for the day-to-day management of patients under the supervision of a consultant Paediatrician. Clinical responsibilities will include:
- Children’s ward -ward rounds, discharge planning, acute admissions and seeing paediatric patients in emergency department. (Referrals from Urgent care GP and internal referrals from ED team and all paediatric patients < one year old who presented to ED)
- Regular attendance and active participation in Paediatric outpatient clinics.
- Participation in overall supervision and education of junior doctors and medical students.
- Taking an active part in the department’s education programme.
- Taking an active part in audit. An audit project is expected in this post.
Assistance in conjunction with consultants and specialist registrars with the teaching of undergraduate medical students.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for the day-to-day management of patients under the supervision of a consultant Paediatrician. Clinical responsibilities will include:
- Children’s ward -ward rounds, discharge planning, acute admissions and seeing paediatric patients in emergency department. (Referrals from Urgent care GP and internal referrals from ED team and all paediatric patients < one year old who presented to ED)
- Regular attendance and active participation in Paediatric outpatient clinics.
- Participation in overall supervision and education of junior doctors and medical students.
- Taking an active part in the department’s education programme.
- Taking an active part in audit. An audit project is expected in this post.
Assistance in conjunction with consultants and specialist registrars with the teaching of undergraduate medical students.
Person specification
Research
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate ability to lead change.
- Experience of conducting or supporting clinical research.
Desirable
- Relevant research experience in one or more aspects of Neonates or Paediatrics.
- Publication of relevant review articles or case reports.
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of undergraduate and post-graduate teaching and exam preparation.
Desirable
- Teaching skills course / qualification.
Training and Experience
Essential
- Wide experience in all aspects of neonatal and Paediatric care, culminating in award of CCT or equivalent.
- Evidence of ST 3/4 competencies Minimum one to two years of NHS experience
Desirable
- APLS /NLS provider
Audit & quality improvement
Essential
- Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit and quality improvement.
Qualifications/Registration
Essential
- Registerable medical qualification.
- Full registration with GMC/GDC with License to Practice.
Desirable
- Higher qualifications MRCPCH
Management and Leadership & Admistration
Essential
- Able to demonstrate leadership capability within multi-disciplinary teams.
- Experience in day-to-day organisation of neonatal and Paediatric services in a busy Teaching Hospital
Desirable
- Management course and / or qualification.
- Familiar with current structure of Health Service and conversant with recent initiatives and changes.
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This advert is for Senior Clinical Fellow with King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in London, London, England. It is listed as a Senior Medical doctor Paediatrics role. The advertised salary is £73,992 - £98,077 pro rata per annum, plus London Zones £2,162. The contract type is 12 months (Fixed term). The application deadline is 16 Jul 2026.
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