Job summary
South Tyneside
and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust is offering an exceptional opportunity for an Ultrasound
Fellow in Paediatric Emergency Medicine. This one-year fellowship combines
hands-on clinical experience in a purpose-built Paediatric Emergency
Department -PED-at Sunderland Royal Hospital with a fully
funded Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Ultrasound at Teesside
University.
The PED is a
standalone, state-of-the-art facility serving approximately29,000
children annually, with features including dedicated resuscitation bays,
high-dependency beds, and a Childrens Short Stay Assessment Unit. The
post holder will split their time between clinical work (80%) and academic
development (20%), gaining advanced skills in paediatric emergency
care and point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS)applications.
Supported by a
multidisciplinary team and the Sunderland Ultrasound Faculty, you will
benefit from expert mentorship, hands-on ultrasound training, and opportunities
to engage in research and quality improvement projects. This fellowship
provides the ideal platform for clinicians eager to enhance their clinical and
ultrasound expertise while working in a busy, patient-focused environment.
For further
information, please contact David McCreary ED Consultant: 0191 5656256
Ext - 42877.
Main duties of the job
The Ultrasound
Fellow will play a key role in providing high-quality care to children
presenting with a range of conditions in the Paediatric Emergency
Department - PED- at Sunderland Royal Hospital.
Clinical Duties:
Assess, treat, and
manage paediatric patients with illnesses and injuries, including
life-threatening conditions.
Participate in
resuscitation and trauma management.
Maintain accurate
and timely documentation in line with departmental standards.
Engage in clinical
governance activities such as audits and mortality reviews to ensure high
standards of care.
Ultrasound Training:
Complete a fully
fundedPostgraduate Certificate in Medical Ultrasoundat Teesside
University.
Develop POCUS
skills, including lung ultrasound, eFAST, musculoskeletal imaging, and
ultrasound-guided procedures.
Attend teaching
sessions, simulation training, and mentorship provided by theSunderland
Ultrasound Faculty.
Working Arrangements:
Work on arolling
rota(day, evening, weekend, and night shifts) to ensure exposure to
diverse clinical cases.
Benefit from a dedicated clinical
supervisor, regular feedback, and structured appraisals.
This fellowship combines clinical and academic development, offering an
excellent foundation for clinicians aiming to specialise inPaediatric
Emergency Medicinewith advanced ultrasound skills.
Start Date:Circa 1st September 2025
Job responsibilities
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements. The Trust will not accept applications which are found to be AI generated.
