About this role
Job summary
This appointment offers the opportunity to work in a lively, supportive, innovative department, with excellent training and opportunities to explore your interests.
UCLH is looking to recruit a Clinical Fellow in General Paediatrics (ST1-3 equivalent) to commence from September 7th 2026 for 6 months [contract ends 27th February 2027]. You will be on the out of hours rota with other level 1 trainees. There is opportunity for additional specialty work depending on your interest and you will be supported to reach your potential. Terms and conditions are the same as the formal trainees within the department.
Options for Special Interests as per candidate's preference include:o Child and Adolescent Mental Healtho Haematology (red cell, non-malignant)o Allergyo Infectious Diseases and Inclusion Healtho Safeguardingo Epilepsyo Integrated Careo Diabetes and endocrinologyo Leadership and Managemento Quality Improvement/Research
This post provides a unique opportunity to develop your paediatric skills within a friendly high preforming unit.We are passionate about providing excellent clinical care alongside the best training opportunities. You would join a highly motivated team at the forefront of both service development and academic research. The department has received excellent feedback for the many training opportunities offered both in clinical and non-clinical areas including education, leadership, and management skills.
Main duties of the job
The post is based in general paediatrics encompassing PED AND inpatient wards, with the opportunity to attend outpatient clinics. Baseline working is 8.30am to 5pm Monday to Friday and the on call out of hours commitment is a contribution to a 10 person junior grade rota made up of normal days, long days and nights. Successful candidates are encouraged to sign up to the hospital bank if desired to help fill occasional out of hours locum work (long days and/or weekends). Outpatient experience (generally observing) is included in this post that could encompass either general and rapid referral clinics or specialty clinics depending on the candidate's interests.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:o University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)o National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgeryo Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitalso University College Hospital Grafton Way Buildingo Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicineo University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centreo The Hospital for Tropical Diseaseso University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications Essential
Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practise
Desirable
Part way to achieving MRCPCH DCH
Experience Essential
At least 6 months experience in paediatrics at foundation level 6 months experience in primary care AND Experience of working in the UK Experience working in the emergency department
Desirable
Experience of working as a junior doctor in the emergency department or a paediatric specialty
Skills and Abilities Essential
Ability to manage common acute and chronic paediatric disorders. Good practical skills Able to communicate well in verbal and written English
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 University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address University College London Hospitals
235 Euston Road
London
NW1 2BU
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)