Description
West London Children's Healthcare is recruiting Senior Clinical Fellows in Paediatric Emergency Medicine for a 6-month fixed-term contract starting in March 2027. This post suits trainees looking to develop acute and emergency paediatric skills from a paediatric or emergency medicine background.
The role is based in the Paediatric Emergency Department (PED) as part of a dedicated PED SpR rota, supporting a PED SHO rota. Senior supervision is provided by 6 specialised Paediatric Emergency Consultants and a team of acute paediatric consultants who offer on-site, overnight cover in the PED. Currently, the rota does not include night shifts.
The department provides training to Paediatric and Emergency Medicine trainees from the London Deanery and is a recognised RCPCH PEM training centre. The post offers access to educational opportunities, including time to obtain orthopaedic, surgical, burns, and anaesthetic exposure in line with the RCPCH/RCEM PEM Curriculum.
The unit is supported by a large inpatient paediatric unit with most paediatric subspecialties represented on site. As the regional paediatric surgery and paediatric burns centre, as well as a centre for gastroenterology, plastic surgery, ENT, orthopaedic, neurology, and endocrinology, there is a complex case mix and scope to gain considerable experience.
Job Responsibilities:
- Keep a training portfolio
- Regular assessments with an allocated educational supervisor
- Demonstrate progression in the field of Paediatrics during tenure
Person Specification: Education and Qualifications:
- MB BS or Equivalent (essential)
- Full GMC/medical registration (essential)
- BSc (desirable)
- MRCPCH (desirable)
Experience:
- Completed Foundation training or equivalent (essential)
- Previous Paediatric or Emergency Medicine experience (desirable)
- Teaching qualification (desirable)
Skills and Knowledge:
- Competencies relevant to completion of Foundation training (essential)
- Competent in full range of practical skills (essential)
- Experience working within multi-disciplinary teams (essential)
- Enthusiasm for teaching, both undergraduate and post-graduate (essential)
- Child protection experience/training (essential)
- EPLS or APLS (essential)
Benefits:
- Salary: £45,715 to £69,976 a year (pro rata) + On Calls & London Weighting
Additional Information:
- This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975
- Applicants must have current UK professional registration