ST4+ Registrar in Paediatrics
The closing date is 16 March 2026
(Clinical Fellow ST4 - Registrar Equivalent)
Would you like to join an enthusiastic team of doctors and nurses working within a friendly and well established paediatric unit in an exciting area of London?
A 6 month post is available in London for an experienced senior Clinical Fellow (ST4 +- Registrar) in Paediatrics to start as soon as possible.
You will have the unique opportunity to work a full rota (short days, long days, twilight and night shifts) within a supportive, consultant-led children's service comprising of an in-patient unit which champions ambulatory care, the paediatric emergency medicine department, and children's outpatients. There is no neonatal nor community component but this can be discussed if you have the relevant experience and want to extend your contract to do tertiary neonates or community paediatrics.
Hackney is one of the most urban and cosmopolitan areas in the country with a striking diversity of needs, offering a wide and intellectually stimulating clinical experience. Experience gained at Homerton will equip paediatricians to face a multitude of responsibilities in their future careers.
To be successful you will have at least 4 years' experience in acute hospital paediatrics, MRCPCH or equivalent is essential, as is GMC registration and a license to practise.
It is expected that applicants will have EPALS/APLS training and training in child protection (level 3).
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a doctor (clinical fellow ST1-3 equivalent) with good clinical skills interested in learning paediatrics or building on their prior experience. The post is for 6 months.
Job responsibilities
Clinical responsibilities
* Assessment and management of children attending CEA (including resus), observation area, and those admitted to the Starlight inpatient unit
* Liaison with other hospitals regarding transfer of patients to specialist units
* Working with ward and community nurses to support ambulatory services
* Child protection cases that present to CEA. There are opportunities to attend child protection meetings and gain further child protection experience at the weekly psychosocial meeting
* Working alongside the consultants in general paediatric clinics and GP rapid referral clinics. Clinic commitments can be tailored to your interest and experience
* Supervision of SHOs, including GPVTS, paediatric and EM trainees
* To communicate effectively with other health professionals and service providers
Person Specification
Qualifications
* MBBS or equivalent
* Full registration with a licence to practice from the General Medical Council, or eligible for same
* Satisfactory progression through training
* MRPCH or equivalent
* Prizes or Distinctions
* Higher qualification or training in Medical education
* Presentation of work at a national or international meeting.
* Publications in peer reviewed journals
Knowledge and Expertise
* Excellent clinical skills, completion of core training competencies
* Minimum 4 years' experience in acute paediatrics including ED
* APLS provider or equivalent
* Child protection training
* Undergraduate and postgraduate teaching ability
* Minimum of 6 months paediatric work in NHS hospital in the UK
* Previous Experience on middle grade rota
* Paediatric emergency medicine experience
* Advanced life support course instructor (ALS/ATLS/APLS)
* 12 months or more previous experience of working in paediatrics in the NHS
* Familiarity with current IT software packages
Personal Skills
* Good organisational skills
* Ability to develop good working relationships
* Commitment to continuing personal development
* Good skills liaising between departments, outside agencies and across organisational boundaries
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.
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
£44,170 to £67,610 a yearper annum pro rata
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