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Barts HEALTH NHS Trust
TRUST DOCTOR (SENIOR Clinical Fellow – EQUIVALENT TO ST5+) in paediatric EmergEncy Medicine WITH SPECIAL INTEREST
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six to twelve month fixed term contract
We are delighted to invite applications for a 6-12 month fixed term post as a Senior Clinical Fellow in Paediatric Emergency Medicine. This post will join The Royal London’s team of Emergency Medicine specialist clinical fellows. We welcome applications for posts starting in August/September 2026 or February/March 2027. We welcome applications from candidates looking to work on both a full-time and less than full time basis.
Our Clinical Fellow posts are intended to provide experience in Paediatric Emergency Medicine in a major trauma centre. They are aimed at Emergency Medicine or Paediatric trainees, looking to gain further experience in Paediatric Emergency Medicine. Our clinical fellow posts come with dedicated time to pursue an area of interest, with 20% of the job plan allocated to the Fellow’s special programme activity. Available fellowship opportunities include:
- Online Learning with Don’t Forget The Bubbles (DFTB)
- Medical Education
- Trauma
- Research
- YourStance
Fellows will have 40 days per 12 months to be spent undertaking their special programme activity. Please see the job description for full details of the special programmes.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will join a highly motivated, consultant led team delivering high quality emergency care to East London. The department receives a full range of emergencies from the local area in addition to major trauma from North East London and Essex with a total of 180,000 patients seen each year including 40,000 paediatric patients.
The post includes registrar level duties in the paediatric emergency department working on a full shift rota. Clinical duties are supported by 24/7 consultant presence, senior training registrars and a team of junior doctors and practitioners.
Candidates must hold full registration with the GMC with a licence to practice.
Details of the job plan and full Job Description and Person Specification are included in the application pack.
Informal enquiries are welcomed by Emre Basatemur, Consultant in Paediatric Emergency Medicine on [email protected].
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The full job description and the person specification provide an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, outlining the qualification, skills, experience, and knowledge required.
Please view the attachment below.
Please be advised that the vacancy advertisement may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, we recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Person specification
Skills
Essential
- Motivated and able to work independently when required Work well in a multidisciplinary team
- Caring, compassionate and respectful of patients and colleagues
- Communicate effectively with patients
- Communicate effectively with colleagues
- Able to produce clear and concise computer written clinical notes including structured clinical coding
- Communicate effectively through written documents
Desirable
- Level 3 children’s safeguarding
Knowledge
Essential
- Ethos of lifelong learning and a desire to continually gain and improve knowledge and skills
Desirable
- Experience of designing educational programmes
- Experience of teaching a range of audiences
- Evidence of participation in clinical governance, quality improvement, or research activity
Experience
Essential
- 5 years of post-graduate clinical experience including F1 and F2 years or equivalent
- 12 months of paediatric or emergency medicine experience at middle grade (Registrar) level or equivalent
Desirable
- 6 months of paediatric emergency experience
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent degree
- Full GMC registration
- Up-to-date APLS certificate
Desirable
- MCEM, MRCPCH or equivalent
- Other postgraduate degree
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This advert is for Trust Doctor (eqv to ST5+) in Paediatric Emergency Medicine with Barts Health NHS Trust in London, London, England. It is listed as a Senior Medical doctor Paediatrics role. The advertised salary is £56,763 - £69,976 Per annum. The contract type is 6 months (Fixed term - extendable to 12 months). The application deadline is 26 Jul 2026.
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