About this role
Job summary
Barts HEALTH NHS Trust
TRUST DOCTOR (JUNIOR Clinical Fellow) in paediatric EmergEncy Medicine
Job Ref No:
six to twelve month fixed term contract
We are delighted to invite applications for a 6-12 month fixed term post as a Junior Clinical Fellow in Paediatric Emergency Medicine. We welcome applications for posts starting in September 2026 or February/March 2027. We welcome applications from candidates looking to work on both a full-time and less than full time basis.
Our Junior Clinical Fellow post is intended to provide between 6 to 12 months of Paediatric Emergency Medicine in a major trauma centre. It is aimed at early to mid-stage Emergency Medicine or Paediatric trainees (ST1-3 equivalent), or trainees undertaking an 'FY3' Year between Foundation Training and Specialty Training, looking to gain further experience in Paediatric Emergency Medicine.
Our Junior Clinical Fellow post is designed to enable the post-holder to start/consolidate PEM skills in the well-supported environment of a friendly Paediatric Emergency Department, while getting the bonus of being in a major trauma centre with exposure to a huge range of expertise and support.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will join a highly motivated, consultant led team delivering high quality emergency care to East London. The department receives a full range of emergencies from the local area in addition to major trauma from North East London and Essex with a total of 180,000 patients seen each year including 40,000 paediatric patients.
The post includes SHO level duties in the paediatric emergency department working on a full shift rota. Junior clinical fellows have 24/7 clinical supervision from paediatric emergency medicine consultants and registrars. The post holder will have a named educational supervisor responsible for developmental and pastoral supervision.
Candidates must hold full registration with the GMC with a licence to practice.
Details of the job plan and full Job Description and Person Specification are included in the application pack.
Informal enquiries are welcomed by Dr Emre Basatemur, Consultant in Paediatric Emergency Medicine ([email protected]).
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Barts Health supports The Pregnancy Loss Pledge and commits to supporting their staff through the distress of miscarriage.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description Job responsibilities
The full job description and the person specification provide an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, outlining the qualification, skills, experience, and knowledge required.
Please view the attachment below.
Please be advised that the vacancy advertisement may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, we recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
MBBS or equivalent degree Full GMC registration
Desirable
MCEM, MRCPCH or equivalent Up-to-date APLS certificate Other postgraduate degree
Experience Essential
Minimum 2 years of post-graduate clinical experience including F1 and F2 years or equivalent
Desirable
Minimum 4 months of experience in either paediatrics or emergency medicine
Knowledge Essential
Ethos of lifelong learning and a desire to continually gain and improve knowledge and skills
Desirable
Experience of teaching a range of audiences Evidence of participation in clinical governance, quality improvement, or research activity
Skills Essential
Motivated and able to work independently when required Work well in a multidisciplinary team Work well in a multidisciplinary team Caring, compassionate and respectful of patients and colleagues Communicate effectively with colleagues Able to produce clear and concise computer written clinical notes including structured clinical coding Communicate effectively through written documents
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had 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) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Barts Health NHS Trust
Address Royal London Hospital
Whitechapel Rd.
London
E1 1FR
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)