Senior Clinical Fellow – Paediatric Critical Care
University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
The closing date is 01 July 2026.
We are looking for highly qualified doctors who wish to gain further experience, skills escalation, career progression and higher qualifications. The post is not a Deanery training post but offers the same on‑site training opportunities as other ST3+ doctors. The successful applicant will receive an educational supervisor to mentor them.
Responsibilities
- Develop and refine procedural skills in paediatric critical care, including endotracheal intubation, invasive venous and arterial line insertion, chest drains, and other essential procedures.
- Participate in the general paediatrics teaching programme and in‑house PCC educational activities.
- Collaborate with two advanced nurse practitioners (ANPs) on research activities, simulation, and educational projects.
- Contribute to national ongoing research projects and run in‑house and regional vascular ultrasound, NIV, and HDU courses.
- Engage in high‑fidelity simulation activities using SIM mannequins.
- Work closely with the Paediatric Respiratory team, Paediatric LTV team, and complex care teams.
- Comply with GMC regulations, Trust policies, and Standing Orders, and complete Trust general and local induction.
- Work effectively within the clinical team under supervision, supporting junior medical staff and managing departmental resources for efficiency.
- Ensure clinical governance requirements are met and participate in medical audit and research.
- Take duty responsibilities for other staff as required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
- MBBS or equivalent
- Full GMC registration
- APLS / EPALS provider status
- MRCPCH examination
- ALS / ATLS / ETLS certification
- Level 3 safeguarding course
- Paediatric Critical Care fellowship in the local country
- Academic awards / distinctions
- Extracurricular achievements
Clinical Experience
- Experience at ST3 Paediatrics and above level
- Experience of Level 3 NICU
- Work experience in PICU
- Experience of Level 3 NICU as a registrar
- 6 months or more work experience in Anaesthesia, Adult ICU, or Paediatric Emergency medicine
Skills
- Ability to work as a team member; triage and cope under pressure.
- Effective communication with patients, senior medical staff, and other health professionals.
- Basic airway skills for neonates and children.
- Basic knowledge of NIV and invasive ventilation.
- Neonate and paediatric endotracheal intubation.
- US‑guided invasive line insertion.
- Chest drains, CRRT and PD expertise.
- Simulation experience.
- Awareness of clinical governance importance.
- Experience with clinical audits / research.
Personal Characteristics
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
- Highly motivated individual.
- Clear motivation for this post.
- Commitment to a career in acute paediatrics / critical care / anaesthesia.
- Certificate of Good Standing from current medical council; references from institutional email ID required.
Additional Information
Flexible working requests will be considered.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check to review any past convictions.
