Job summary
- Main area
- Paediatrics
- Grade
- Senior Clinical Fellow
- Contract
- 12 months (Fixed Term)
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 390-MR-WAC-7415
- Employer
- Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Southend
- Town
- Westcliff on Sea
- Salary
- £44,170 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 18/02/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Post CCT Fellowship (Paediatrics)
Senior Clinical Fellow
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital provider in the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS), which is a system of health and care partners working together for our local population.
Within Mid and South Essex there are 149 GP practices, operating from over 200 sites, forming 27 Primary Care Networks and one Ambulance Trust. There are also three main community and mental health service providers who work together through a community collaborative.
We collaborate with other valuable partners, including three Healthwatch organisations, nine voluntary and community sector organisations and three top tier local authorities, with seven district, borough and city councils, as well as our local universities.
Job overview
The Trust is looking to appoint 2 Post CCT Fellows to join its busy Paediatric department.
Applicants should hold a certificate of completion of specialist training in Paediatrics or equivalent and be able to demonstrate enthusiasm and experience within the field of general paediatrics.
The successful candidate (s) will join a motivated and supportive team provide the consistent delivery of acute paediatric services across inpatient wards, paediatrics assessment unit (PAU), the Emergency Department (PED), out-patient services and provide on-call cover as part of the resident middle-grade on-call rota. The post will also provide independent general and specialist paediatric outpatient clinics.
Main duties of the job
Clinical: The Clinical Fellow colleagues will be responsible for both inpatient and outpatient work.
- Inpatient: The post holder will be expected to attend consultant ward rounds and will perform personal ward rounds on the patients admitted on call under the supervising consultant(s).
- Outpatient: The post holder will attend and run out patients general and speciality clinics independently (for SPIN holders) and will be supported to develop a special interest skills and competencies.
- On call rota: The post holder will be on call rota 1:12 resident.
The Post holder will have the opportunity to develop the managerial and leadership skills essential for the consultant role e.g. paediatric governance, teaching and supervision.
Working for our organisation
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to attached Job Description but will include:
- The Doctor will be expected to show qualities of leadership but also to know their limitations and call for help and advice appropriately
- Liaise between nurses, other junior doctors, patients, relatives and senior medical staff
- Attend and participate in ward rounds and operating theatre sessions as timetable
- Attend general and specialist out-patient, diagnostic and pre-assessment clinics
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
- Entry on the GMC specialist register via CCT
- CCT in Paediatrics or equivalent
- APLS or EPLS Certification
- MRCPCH or Equivalent
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
Experience
Essential criteria
- 4 or more years at ST4+ (or equivalent) in paediatrics with appropriate community paediatrics and neonatal experience
Desirable criteria
- An appropriate higher Medical Degree
- Knowledge and skills which will enhance the spectrum of the specialist services provided in the Department
Communication
Essential criteria
- Demonstratable written English, adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues as assessed by the General Medical Council
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team with appropriate interpersonal skills for effective team working
- IT Skills
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Dr Manal Hamed
- Job title
- Clinical Lead - Paediatrician
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0300 435555
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