NHS Medical & Dental: Junior Clinical Fellow
Main area
Paediatrics
Grade
NHS Medical & Dental: Junior Clinical Fellow
Contract
Fixed term: 12 months (12 months)
Hours
Full time - 40 hours per week
Job ref
343-MED-803
Site
Epsom
Town
Epsom
Salary
£52,656 PA + ldw
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
30/09/2025 23:59
"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
Trust Junior Clinical Fellow in Paediatrics
This post is recognized by the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health as suitable for training and retrospective recognition of this post may be achieved.
This post is based at Epsom hospital for Children. The appointee will however work closely with colleagues on all sites, indeed the Trust expects all staff to be committed to cross-site working.
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
Our mission: 'to put the patient first by delivering great care to every patient, every day.'
Main duties of the job - Trust SHO
Based at Epsom Hospital
Fixed Term Contract - 12 months (possibility of extension)
Start Date: asap
We are looking for an enthusiastic doctor at FY2 level or above to join the Paediatrics team based at Epsom Hospital in a 6 month role initially, with the possibility of extension.
The successful post holder will obtain experience primarily in our Neonatal unit.
The post holder will be required to participate on the Junior rota which is 1 in 8 full shift.
The successful candidate will have GMC registration with a licence to practise, and a minimum of 2 year's post registration experience.
Interview Date: TBC
For further details / informal visits contact:
Dr Sonia Spathis
Main duties of the job
JCF Paediatrics
Based at Epsom Hospital
Fixed Term Contract - 12 months (possibility of extension)
Start Date: TBC
We are looking for an enthusiastic doctor at FY2 level or above to join the Paediatrics team based at Epsom Hospital as a Trust Junior Clinical Fellow in Paediatrics SHO. This is a 12 month role initially, with the possibility of extension.
The post holder will be required to participate on the Junior rota which is 1 in 8 full shift
The successful candidate will have GMC registration with a licence to practise, and a minimum of 2 year's post registration experience.
Interview Date: TBC
For further details / informal visits contact:
Dr Darren Ranasinghe, Clinical Lead
Dr Sonia Spathis, Consultant Paediatrician
Working for our organisation
Our mission: 'to put the patient first by delivering great care to every patient, every day.'
Welcome to Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust. We offer an extensive range of services, including cancer, pathology, surgery, and gynaecology to over 490,000 people in south west London and north east Surrey. We operate three busy hospitals, Epsom Hospital, Queen Mary's Hospital for Children and St Helier Hospital, and run services from other locations, including the Malvern Centre in Sutton.
Epsom & St Helier Hospital is home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children, while Epsom Hospital is home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC). Both Epsom and St Helier hospitals have Accident and Emergency departments (A&E) and Maternity services (Obstetrics).
We have a lot to be proud of, and can offer a huge amount to people joining our team. Our recent highlights include: Being named as the top performing trust in London for hip fracture care, playing an integral role in the development of the Epsom Health and Care '@home' service and opening our brand new Assisted Conception Unit at St Helier.
"As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against COVID19."
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Junior Clinical Fellow Paediatrics
This post is recognized by the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health as suitable for training and retrospective recognition of this post may be achieved.
The appointee will however work closely with colleagues on all sites, indeed the Trust expects all staff to be committed to cross-site working.
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
Our mission: 'to put the patient first by delivering great care to every patient, every day.'
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
* MBBS or equivalent
* Full Registration with GMC
Desirable criteria
* MRCPCH
* APLS & ALS certificate
* NLS Certificate
Experience
Essential criteria
* Minimum of 2 years post registration experience
* Previous experience in Paediatrics at FY2 level or higher
Desirable criteria
* Previous Paediatric A&E experience
Skills
Essential criteria
* Good IT skills
* Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements
* Ability to present at departmental meetings
* Knowledge of audit process
* An understanding of the principles of clinical research
Desirable criteria
* Participation in a previous audit project
* Previous participation in research projects and/or publications
Knowledge
Essential criteria
* Good level of broad based Paediatric knowledge
Our mission: 'to put the patient first by delivering great care to every patient, every day.'
There's never been a better time to join the Epsom and St Helier team. Our hospitals are facing a bright and busy future, and our staff have a proven track record in providing high quality, compassionate care for our patients.
Boasting incredible staff benefits and dedicated training schemes, working for us will not only take your career forward, but could help to transform the lives of our patients and visitors.
We offer all employees some fantastic staff benefits, and are the only hospitals in Surrey to offer staff the London high cost area supplement. Our hospitals also benefit from great locations, so whether you're attracted to the bright lights of the city or the countryside of Epsom Downs, both are within easy reach.
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