Job summary
- Main area
- Paediatrics
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Senior Clinical Fellow
- Contract
- 9 months (Fixed term)
- Hours
- Full time - 40 hours per week
- Job ref
- 343-MED-734-A
- Employer
- Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Epsom General Hospital
- Town
- Carshalton
- Salary
- £61,825 - £70,425 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 24/02/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Senior Clinical Fellow in General Paediatrics & Neonatology
NHS Medical & Dental: Senior Clinical Fellow
"At Epsom and St Helier Hospitals, above all we value respect. We put respect at the heart of all we do, by living up to our shared behaviours of kindness, professionalism, positivity and teamwork. This enables us to provide great patient care and make ESTH a great place to work. When you sign up to work with us, you sign up to this and we welcome applicants who share our values"
As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against COVID19.
At Epsom and St Helier Hospitals, above all we value respect. We put respect at the heart of all we do, by living up to our shared behaviours of kindness, professionalism, positivity and teamwork. This enables us to provide great patient care and make ESTH a great place to work. When you sign up to work with us, you sign up to this and we welcome applicants who share our values
Job overview
Job Summary
The post holder will be a part of the Middle Grade Paediatric team, taking part in the on-call and out of hours rota as part of a full shift system that is fully EWTD-compliant. There will be period of Induction and training to support International Medical Graduates (IMGs) during which time the out of hour duties will be supported, with a bespoke programme provided in the department with a dedicated educational supervisor, in addition access to Trust wide training opportunities dedicated to a wider group of IMGs.
During this post the successful applicant will gain a range of experience in the General Paediatrics Ward, Paediatric A&E, the Paediatric Day Case Unit and neonatology. It is anticipated the postholder will continue to develop their skills and experience in all aspects of General Paediatrics and Neonatology throughout the duration of the post.
Main duties of the job
The principal duty of this post is to provide a comprehensive clinical service to patients.
1. To at all times, comply with the GMC’s guidance on ‘Good Medical Practice’ as amended or substituted from time to time.
2. To ensure that patient confidentiality is maintained at all times.
3. To undertake duties as defined within the attached job plan in so far as practicable and in agreement with your Clinical Supervisor(s).
4. To be responsible and managerially accountable for the reasonable and effective use of Trust resources that you use and influence, and professionally accountable to the Medical Director.
5. On commencement to ensure personal attendance at the Trust’s corporate Induction.
6. To participate in the Trust’s Statutory & Mandatory training programme.
7. To be responsible for the Clinical Management of in and out patients under your care.
Working for our organisation
St George’s, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George’s Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).
After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
This is an indicative plan of daytime duties for Epsom ‘General Paediatric’ week:
|
08:30-09:15 |
AM |
Lunchtime |
PM |
16:30-17:00 |
Monday |
Consultant led handover |
Consultant led General Paediatric ward round* |
SHO presentation Radiology meeting |
General Paediatric cover* |
Consultant led handover round |
Tuesday |
Consultant led handover
Journal Club |
Consultant led General Paediatric ward round* |
|
General Paediatric cover* |
Consultant led handover round |
Wednesday |
Consultant led handover
|
Consultant led General Paediatric ward round* |
|
General Paediatric cover* |
Consultant led handover round |
Thursday |
Consultant led handover Simulation teaching |
Consultant led General Paediatric ward round* |
|
In-house half day education programme |
Consultant led handover round |
Friday |
Consultant led handover
|
Consultant led General Paediatric ward round* |
Team lunch or cake |
General Paediatric cover* |
Consultant led handover round |
* Or Paediatric A&E cover / Day unit / NNU ward round / Paediatric clinics – in rotation
Person specification
Medical knowledge
Essential criteria
- Paediatric experience
Desirable criteria
- Neonatology experience
Communication
Essential criteria
- Patient experience
Desirable criteria
- Advanced patient experience
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
The postholder will have regular contact with vulnerable people and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Sonia Spathis
- Job title
- Consultant Paediatrician
- Telephone number
- 07788690968
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
-
Medical Workforce
3rd Floor Horizon House
28 Upper High Street
Epsom
United Kingdom
KT17 4QJ
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