Location
Northampton, England
Salary
£76,582 per annum/pro rata
Profession
Medical doctor
Grade
Senior
Deadline
24 Jul 2026
Contract Type
12 months (Fixed term contract for 12 months)
Posted Date
10 Jul 2026
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Job overview

This is a Full-time post and the holder will be expected to work flexibly on the ST3+(middle grade/Registrar) rota. Less than full time applicants are welcome to apply.

Duties will cover all areas in the department including admissions unit, Level 2 neonatal unit, out-patients, paediatric emergency department and maternity unit for high risk deliveries. The role also encompasses elements of clinical audit, clinical governance, teaching of medical students, nursing staff and junior doctors.

There is a rolling programme of teaching with regular lunchtime teaching. There is a weekly clinical meeting (Friday afternoon), and X-ray meeting (Monday morning). Teaching is also available for postgraduate examinations, e.g. MRCPCH, DCH.  The postgraduate medical centre has a well-stocked library, a computer terminal for Medline searches and CD databases.  The computer terminals are also available within the Department.

The successful applicant is expected to play a full part in the active department training programme for other doctors and assist in the education of clinical students from Oxford and other medical schools.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will begin work at a level commensurate with previous experience, likely to be at ST3-7 (registrar) level. The post holder must be registered with the GMC and hold a licence to practice. Participation in the Departmental teaching programme will be expected, and you will have a designated Consultant supervisor for the duration of your post. Our department consistently receives excellent feedback from trainees regarding the friendly working environment, the approachability and supportiveness of senior staff, and the training opportunities available. The Consultant body has a breadth of experience including sub-specialty interests.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The successful applicant will begin work at a level commensurate with previous experience, likely to be at ST3-7 (registrar) level. The post holder must be registered with the GMC and hold a licence to practice. Participation in the Departmental teaching programme will be expected, and you will have a designated Consultant supervisor for the duration of your post. Our department consistently receives excellent feedback from trainees regarding the friendly working environment, the approachability and supportiveness of senior staff, and the training opportunities available. The Consultant body has a breadth of experience including sub-specialty interests.

Person specification

Teaching & Audit

Desirable

  • Experience of Audit
  • Teaching

Interpersonal Skills

Essential

  • Evidence of good organisational Skills
  • Evidence of good communication skills

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Previous middle grade paediatric experience

Educations, Training & Qualifications

Essential

  • Completion of Medical Degree
  • Post Graduate qualification - MRCPCH including clinical exam
  • Resuscitation training -APLS, PALS, NLS (or equivalents)
  • Full registration with General Medical Council

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This advert is for Senior Clinical Fellow with Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust in Northampton, Midlands, England. It is listed as a Senior Medical doctor Paediatrics role. The advertised salary is £76,582 per annum/pro rata. The contract type is 12 months (Fixed term contract for 12 months). The application deadline is 24 Jul 2026.

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