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Job summary

Main area
Paediatric Obesity
Grade
NHS Medical & Dental: Senior Clinical Fellow
Contract
Fixed term: 6 months (possible further 6 months extension pending funding confirmation)
Hours
Part time - 32 hours per week
Job ref
387-WC-1111DF
Employer
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
BRHC
Town
Bristol
Salary
£61,825 - £70,425 pa pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
20/05/2025 23:59

Employer heading

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust logo

Clinical Fellow in Paediatric Obesity/CEW

NHS Medical & Dental: Senior Clinical Fellow

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Job overview

Clinical Fellow (0.8 WTE)  in Paediatric Obesity/CEW(Complications of Excess Weight) and Endocrinology, commencing September 2025

 

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work as a clinical fellow within the paediatric tertiary complex obesity service. This post (0.8 WTE) involves working within the NHS England commissioned multidisciplinary (MDT) service for children and young people with complications related to excess weight (CEW). The post is initially for 6 months fixed, commencing from September 2025 with a possible further 6 months extension pending confirmation of funding. 

Main duties of the job

This post is based at the Bristol Royal Hospital for Children (BRHC), the CEW MDT hub in the South West of England  and caters for the population within BNSSG (Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire) and also provides support for its regional spoke centre based in Plymouth and Cornwall via monthly virtual MDTs. The post holder, with the BRHC MDT will manage children and adolescents with severe obesity related medical complications, working alongside other specialities (example: respiratory, gastroenterology) to formulate clinical pathways, take clinical queries from the Spoke centre and advise on appropriate management. There will also be opportunities to strengthen clinical experience in clinical endocrinology/diabetes, working with the Endocrinology/Diabetes teams to contribute to inpatient, day case and Outpatient care. The post holder will also be encouraged to be involved in clinical projects and in research activities. This post might also appeal to those who wish to obtain an out of programme experience in tertiary Endocrinology in preparation for their sub-specialty applications. This post does not involve out of hours on-call or any commitment to a general paediatric rota.

Working for our organisation

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details of this position

Person specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential criteria
  • Full GMC registration with license to practice
  • At least 3 years’ experience in Paediatrics
  • Upto date with Paediatric Life Support

Skills and Abilities

Essential criteria
  • Ability to work in teams
  • Experience in working in Paediatric Endocrinology/Diabetes
Desirable criteria
  • Previous experience in childhood obesity
  • Previous research experience

Qualifications and Training

Essential criteria
  • Undergraduate Medical degree
  • MRCPCH or equivalent
Desirable criteria
  • Demonstrates the 4 Trust Values

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

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.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Dinesh Giri
Job title
Consultant Paediatric Endocrinologist
Email address
[email protected]
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