About this role
Job summary
Education Fellow- Paediatrics & Neonatal
One post at Whipps Cross Hospital
We are looking for Paediatrics and Neonatology trainees ST3 and above/equivalent or post CCT specialist trainee in paediatrics or neonatology, starting onwards from September 2026.
GMC registration and NHS clinical experience is essential for this role.
The post will be based at the Whipps Cross Hospital and which is part of Barts Health NHS Trust and they will be encouraged to work on collaborative projects.
The successful post holder for this post will be involved primarily with developing educational opportunities within Paediatrics and Neonatology through a wide range of teaching modalities including simulation- based training, clinical skills, lectures, teaching clinics, a bedside teaching to both undergraduate and post graduate medical trainees. Trainees with an interest in developing/establishing digital learning/platform for teaching are welcomed.
Main duties of the job
This exciting and varied role will provide you with multiple opportunities to further develop your teaching skills and your special interests within medical education. You will be actively involved in setting up and delivering as a part of a motivated team a varied teaching program for undergraduate medical trainees and postgraduate paediatric doctors, nurses and allied health professionals across general paediatrics and neonatology at both sites. The post will allow you to develop your teaching skills and be able to facilitate small group teaching, teach at the bedside and deliver lectures to multidisciplinary groups.
The post holder will have the opportunity to work across sites with other education fellows. All fellows joining our team will be invited to join our Education Forum where fellows have access to a structured development programme. All our fellows are encouraged to undertake a PG Cert in Education. For those who already have this there will be an opportunity to undertake ILM3 (Leadership & Management Course). Funding will be available towards supporting this.
The post is covered by the Terms and Conditions of Service of Hospital Medical and Dental Staff (England and Wales), as amended from time to time
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.
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
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 APLS NLS MRCPCH Basic knowledge of educational theory Computer literacy: word, excel, power point
Experience Essential
Clinical background of either NICU or paediatrics Previous experience in delivering education, ideally in an inter-professional setting Experience of involvement in research/written papers/public presentation NHS Clinical Experience
Knowledge Essential
Evidence of expert clinical skills & ability to work outside traditional boundaries
Skills Essential
Excellent communication skills Ability to teach a wide range of both clinical & non-technical skills Ability to interact well with all members of a multi-professional team & at all grades of seniority Demonstrate commitment & enthusiasm to the provision of quality & innovative education Ability to adapt teaching approach to suit the grade, seniority, profession & individual learning needs of trainees Work flexibly to ensure training is delivered appropriately Demonstrate sensitivity & support in difficult training situation Ability to discuss & teach knowledgeably & confidently on all aspects of clinical acute care Demonstrates both self-motivation & ability to motivate others Ability to take initiative & problem solve Can skilfully adapt and utilise a number of communication strategies with a diverse range of people Demonstrate sensitivity & support in difficult training situation
Desirable
Effective in nonroutine, unpredictable situations
Other Essential
Acts in a way that is consistent with legislation, policies and procedures; abides by the Trust Health and Safety Policies Demonstrate commitment & enthusiasm to the provision of quality & innovative education
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)