Clinical Fellow Higher (ST6+) in Paediatric Retrieval (PaNDR)
Main area: Paediatric Retrieval Grade Clinical Fellow (Higher ST6+) in Paediatric Retrieval (PaNDR) Contract 12 months (Fixed-term) Hours 40 hours per week (Full‑Time). Job ref 180-CFH-5234.
Employer: Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge. Salary: £73,992 per annum (pro‑rate).
Closing date: 11/11/2025 23:59. Interview date: 25/11/2025.
Job overview
Applications are invited for the post of Clinical Fellow Higher (ST6+) in Paediatric Retrieval (PaNDR) at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
There are four posts available to be recruited. The commencement of the posts are as follows:
* To commence as soon as possible until 05 May 2026
* To commence as soon as possible until 01 November 2026
* To commence from 05 January 2026 for 12 months
* To commence from 05 August 2026 for 12 months
These posts were formally held by several overseas trainees who found the exposure to an Acute Paediatric Retrieval in a Tertiary Unit to be highly beneficial.
These posts will also be appealing to senior Trainees including post CCT holders who are wishing to gain further Acute Paediatric or Paediatric Critical Care experience guided and supported by the national PICS-ATG transport Passport Curriculum. It would be particularly suited to those wishing to gain experience at middle grade level in a centre of excellence before seeking their first Consultant post.
Fellows and Trainees with at least two years of experience in Anaesthetics, Intensive Care Medicine, or trained in Emergency Medicine are also encouraged to apply.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will participate on the Middle Grade rota which is a full shift pattern and regulated by the European working time directive (EWTD).
Support for study and professional leaves are built in the job plan and participation in research and audit activities is strongly encouraged, although the training opportunities associated with these posts will be equal to those for the Specialty Registrars in the department.
In order to be considered, applicants must meet the essential criteria outlined in the person specification.
Please note that these posts do not carry Postgraduate Dean’s approval or training recognition; however the applicant may use the experience as an Out of Programme Experience (OOPE).
Full Registration and a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council at point of commencement is required.
Working for our organisation
The applicant must have demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in English that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in the GMC’s Good Medical Practice (2013). Non-UK applicants must possess the IELTS/OET exam before obtaining a GMC licence to practice.
Applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
It is a requirement for skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) will also be subject to this requirement.
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
PaNDR serves the region of East of England (EoE). This Service is co-located with the existing Neonatal Service based at Addenbrookes Hospital and serves 15 large non‑paediatric specialist district general hospitals in addition to Addenbrookes Hospital.
PaNDR has been covering the region of the East of England from 01 April 2022 in-line with the existing neonatal team 24/7. The Service currently comprises three teams on the paediatric side and a similar number on the neonatal arm of PaNDR with each having 4 dedicated brand-new purpose‑designed ambulances and highly trained Ambulance Technicians.
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust includes Addenbrooke’s and the Rosie Hospitals. We are one of the largest and busiest hospitals in the country with an outstanding reputation that is down to the exceptional people that work here.
Our philosophy is to keep the patient at the heart of everything we do. Every person that works for the Trust, regardless of their role, meets our patients and visitors with respect and is expected to uphold our values of Together – Safe, Kind, and Excellent.
We look for people who are willing to go the extra mile and committed to being part of a healthcare team that delivers an excellent caring service to our patients.
Please refer to the Job description and Person specification attached for further details on the main responsibilities and duties for this post.
Person specification
Requirements: (not explicitly listed in the source; the job states the essential criteria are in the person specification).
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Contact
Informal enquiries about this post should be addressed to Dr Ullas Angadi, PaNDR Consultant & Paediatric PaNDR Recruitment Lead via email at ullas.angadi1@nhs.net.
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