An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated paediatrician (ST4 or above) with an interest in Education to join Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Children's Hospital, as a SPRInT (Specialist Paediatric Regional Innovative Training) Fellow for a period of 12 months commencing March 2026.
This post would be suitable for a trainee who would like to train in the care of neonates and in education. The Fellow post does count towards training and is not an Out of Programme Post.
Brief description of SPRInT
SPRInT (Specialised Paediatric Regional Innovative Training) has been developed to replace the PGDip and provide training for Yorkshire and Humber paediatric trainees at ST5-ST6 (predominantly). The course covers all aspects of the Progress Plus curriculum. The first year of the course was launched in September 2023, so this is an exciting opportunity to be involved in developing and designing the course. The course will be delivered in a hybrid format utilising a combination of F2F and online sessions, utilising the software Blackboard. Some of the course material will be delivered by external courses but the majority will be in house.
There is administrative support to assist with the day to day organising of the teaching days and will also be able to provide support and training around the use of Blackboard
Main duties of the job
The SPRInT Fellows role will include:
- Maintenance and optimisation of educational material on Blackboard (alongside faculty)
- Creation of online tutorials/evaluation of learning mirroring progress Plus competencies covered in taught course
- Evaluation and appraisal of tutorials for quality assurance
- Further development of online learning environment and ad-hoc faculty support to incorporate virtual teaching methods and resources into training
- Supporting the live on-line teaching as session co-moderator
- Involvement in development, advertising, and administration of SPRInT
On call commitment in Neonates
The role suits trainees who are:
Motivated to be part of the development of the new Specialty Training Teaching Programme called SPRInT.
This post will be 50% clinical with the neonatal or general paediatric team and 50% non-clinical during daytime working with full on call commitment to Neonates or general paediatrics.
About us
The SPRInT fellow post is attached to the neonatal unit at Leeds General Infirmary and St James's University Hospital. The Neonatal unit is one of the largest neonatal services in the UK and the team provide specialist care to around 1,600 newborn babies each year, many who need intensive care or surgery. The neonatal service provides care to some of the most complex neonates including cardiac care. The clinical component of the fellow post will be based at the LGI, where there in neonatal intensive care, high dependency care and surgical newborns and then also at St James's where there is a special care baby unit.
The SPRInT Fellow will be working closely with Dr Mullins who is a neonatal consultant in Leeds. She is also TPD Education lead for the Yorkshire and Humber deanery and will support the SPRInT fellow in their role.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
LEVELS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Applications are open to trainee paediatricians or those who have achieved CCT:
At ST4 or above
Working full time or less-than-full-time
With a national training number
With full GMC registration.
Ideally applicants would also have:
Prior experience in Education
This is a fixed-term role for 12 months. The role would be undertaken within training (if applicable) and therefore will not extend the trainees completion of training (CCT) date if in a training programme. This should be discussed with the trainees educational supervisor and training programme director.
Person Specification
Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
Essential
* Be eligible for full registration with, and hold a current licence to practise from, the GMC at intended start date
* Eligibility to work in the UK
* Advanced Paediatric Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent
* Is up to date and fit to practise safely and is aware of own training needs.
* At least 3 years experience in paediatrics and able to work on the tier 2 rota in paediatrics or neonates.
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
Essential
* Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems
* Ability to prioritise clinical need
* Ability to maximise safety and minimise risk
* Recognition of, and ability to undertake the initial management of, an acutely ill patient
* APLS or EPALS or equivalent must be valid
* Demonstrates understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues
* Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence-based practice, patient safety, and clinical quality improvement initiatives
* Demonstrates knowledge of evidence-informed practice
Clinical Experience and Career Progression
Essential
* Evidence of achievement of ST4+ competencies in paediatric medicine
* Evidence of achievement of competencies, in line with GMC standards / Good Medical Practice:
* make the care or your patient your first concern
* provide a good standard of practice and care
* take prompt action if you think that patient safety, dignity or comfort is being compromised
* protect and promote the health of patients and of the public
* treat patients as individuals and respect their dignity
* treat patients as individuals and respect their dignity
* work with colleagues in the ways that best serve patients interests be honest and open and act with integrity
* never discriminate unfairly against patients or colleagues
* never abuse your patients trust in you or the publics trust in the profession.
Desirable
* Have completed Core Progress Plus training or equivalent.
Qualifications
Essential
* MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
* Successful completion of MRCPCH by time of interview
Desirable
* Medical Education Qualification
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