Position
Junior Clinical Fellow in Paediatric Neurology (ST1-ST3)
The closing date is 01 October 2025
Join our dynamic paediatric neurology team. We're offering an exciting full-time placement from October/ November 2025 to 26 February 2026, ideal for ST1-3 level doctors seeking valuable, hands-on experience within a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment.
The service provides tertiary level care and supports a number of sub-specialist areas, including complex epilepsy, ketogenic diet management, movement disorders, ataxia and neuromuscular services.
Interviews expected to held w/c 13th October 2025.
Main duties of the job
Reporting into Clinical Lead for Paediatric Neurology, your responsibilities will include:
* To work within the paediatric neurology team to care for all paediatric neurology in-patients.
* Assessment of patients referred acutely from primary care and the emergency department.
* Assessment and management of medical day care patients.
* You will be expected to maintain clear and accurate clinical records, participate in weekly educational and multidisciplinary meetings, and contribute to medical audit.
* Supporting the teaching of medical students
About us
At Sheffield Children's, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are Outstanding Patient Care, Brilliant Place to Work, and Leaders in Children's Health.
We work with partners across local, regional, and national levels to deliver physical and mental healthcare in both acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are nationally and internationally recognised for their expertise.
We're proud that 73% of colleagues would recommend Sheffield Children's as a place to work, placing us among the top five NHS trusts in England -- and the top-ranked trust in the North East and Yorkshire -- in the latest NHS Staff Survey.
Our nearly 4,000 colleagues bring our CARE values -- Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence -- to life every day, creating a kind, welcoming environment where patients and families feel safe and supported.
As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we're excited to keep building our leadership in children's health, improve experiences for patients and staff, and focus on our communities and population health.
We also offer excellent benefits to support your wellbeing, with generous annual leave and pension schemes, health and wellbeing programmes, and exclusive discounts -- helping you thrive at work and beyond.
Job responsibilities
Diversity Statement
At Sheffield Childrens, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyones success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.
Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at scn-tr.recruitment.team@nhs.net. Together, were building a workplace where everyone belongs.#LI-Onsite
Person Specification
Qualifications
* MBBS or equivalent
* Full GMC Registration
* PLS / APLS
* MRCPCH / MCEM
Experience
* Minimum 2 years post-graduate clinical experience
* At least 4 months experience in paediatrics
Knowledge
* Good medical knowledge in Paediatric Medicine
* Conduct basic clinical assessments of children presenting with a range of illnesses and injuries.
* Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team
* Excellent communication skills with children, families, and colleagues.
* Awareness of safeguarding and child protection principles.
* Knowledge of clinical governance and audit processes
* Understanding of the principles of clinical audit and quality improvement.
* Evidence of participation in audit or quality improvement projects.
* Ability to deliver effective teaching and feedback.
* Good working knowledge of paediatric neurology
Personal
* Demonstrates a commitment to child-centred care, working collaboratively with children and their families to develop care pathways tailored to their individual needs.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust
£52,656 to £65,048 a yearper annum pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
5 months
Working pattern
Full-time,Part-time
Reference number
425-25-7438281-B
Job locations
Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust
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