Job summary
- Main area
- Paediatrics and Neonatology
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Junior Clinical Fellow
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 40 hours per week
- Job ref
- 050-PEADSNEOC-0625
- Employer
- Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Glan Clwyd Hospital
- Town
- Bodelwyddan
- Salary
- £37,737 - £49,925 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 16/07/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Clinical Fellow in Paediatrics and Neonatology
NHS Medical & Dental: Junior Clinical Fellow
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12.60 per hour - £24,638 per annum.
This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2025/26 is confirmed
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for resident doctors to join the Tier 1 paediatric and neonatal team. Successful applicants will gain experience in the sub- regional neonatal intensive care centre (SuRNICC) and the Children’s Unit in North Wales.
Applicants are invited for a full time Tier 1 post. Successful applicants will join either the 1:9 neonatal rota or the 1:10 paediatric rota.
Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity has arisen for resident doctors to join the Tier 1 paediatric and neonatal team. Successful applicants will gain experience in the sub- regional neonatal intensive care centre (SuRNICC) and the Children’s Unit in North Wales.
Applicants are invited for a full time Tier 1 post. Successful applicants will join either the 1:9 neonatal rota or the 1:10 paediatric rota.
We are a busy and enthusiastic department, with a clear emphasis on delivering top quality care to our children, babies and parents. The department has a long-standing reputation for providing excellent training for resident doctors and successful candidates can expect wide ranging educational support and an emphasis on personal development.
Working for our organisation
Glan Clwyd Hospital is situated in the village of Bodelwyddan, close to the towns of St Asaph and Rhyl, on the North Wales coastline. The Health Board serves a catchment population of over 250,000 which can double in the busy holiday season. Some of the most beautiful countryside and scenery in Britain is at hand, notably the Snowdonia National Park providing opportunities for outdoor activities and water sports. The area is also rich in history with many great castles, stately homes and gardens close by. Shopping centres, restaurants and cinemas are available at the local towns of Rhyl, Prestatyn, Colwyn Bay and Llandudno. Liverpool and Manchester and their airports are about one hour drive away. There is also a direct rail service to the Midlands and London, the nearest station is in Rhyl enabling travel to London in 3½ hours.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
In neonates, you will be responsible for attending deliveries, acute admissions on our unit and their management as well as examination of new-borns on the post-natal ward. There are opportunities to sit in on both baby clinics and joint specialist clinics to gain out-patient experience. The clinical duties are shared between the nine first on call staff and are rotated on a regular basis.
In paediatrics, the clinical duties are shared between the ten first on call staff and are rotated on a regular basis. You will be responsible for acute admissions to the children’s unit and their management with close senior supervision.
For detailed job description and main responsibilities, please find the attached JD and PS
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- MB BS (or equivalent)
- Registration with the GMC
- Evidence of training progression
Desirable criteria
- Additional qualifications. APLS
Experience
Essential criteria
- Completed foundation program (or equivalent outside the UK)
Desirable criteria
- Experience and familiarity with UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent).
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Evidence of understanding and knowledge of specialty
Clinical Skills
Essential criteria
- Competent in history taking and examination skills.
- Competent in basic life support and resuscitation skills.
Communication Skills
Essential criteria
- Fluent in English. Good Communication skills, both oral and written.
- Able to establish good working relationships with all members of the multidisciplinary team.
Personal Qualities
Essential criteria
- Good organisational skills and time management.
- Able to function successfully under pressure
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.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Dr Louise Phillips
- Job title
- Clinical Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
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