About this role
Job summary
GUY'S AND ST THOMAS' NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Senior Clinical Fellow (Registrar Grade) in General Paediatrics ST4+
EVELINA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL
12 Months Fixed-term
Applications are invited for the role of a Senior Clinical Fellow in General Paediatrics. The post will commence in the Sep 2026. The post is based at the Evelina London Children's Hospital at Guys & St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will gain Complex General Paediatric experience which includes exposure to sub-specialities such as Gastroenterology, Respiratory, Haematology, Endocrine and High Dependency Care. On-call duties are shared at middle grade level within general paediatrics and include cover of high dependency care, paediatric sub-speciality patients and paediatric surgical patients. This post is not recognised for training by the RCPCH but the training opportunities available are similar to those for ST6-8. There are many opportunities to be involved quality improvement and education work and the post-holder will be fully supported by an educational supervisor.
About us
Guy's and St Thomas' is one of the largest hospital trusts in the country, with around 12,500 staff; an annual turnover of more than £1 billion; and 1.6 million patient contacts a year. Our hospitals have a long and proud history, dating back almost 900 years, and have been at the forefront of medical progress and innovation since they were founded. We continue to build on these traditions and have a reputation for clinical, teaching and research excellence.The paediatric posts are based in the Evelina London Children's Hospital at St Thomas' Hospital in various specialties.
Job description Job responsibilities
The post holder will be part of a team of 5 registrar-grade doctors in general paediatrics, and will contribute to the team of 25 middle-grade doctors participating in the out-of-hours work. Duties are worked on a full shift system. Previous paediatric middle-grade experience is essential; applicants must have completed at least 2 years' ST1-3-level paediatrics or equivalent, including 6 months of neonatology.
Please note this a full time position with full out of hours shift rotation. While we support flexible working requests, we are unable to accept less than full time applications for this post at this time. Please get in touch if you have questions about the shift pattern or hours.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training Essential
A postgraduate diploma in paediatrics or part 1 and part 2 (written) MRCPCH (UK).
Desirable
MRCPCH
Clinical Experience Essential
At least 3 years of experience at ST1-3-level in paediatric, including 6 months neonatology.
Desirable
Previous paediatric experience at ST4-8 level in the UK.
Knowledge and Skills Essential
Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team. Level 3 Child protection training Paediatric life support training (APLS/EPLS or equivalent). Evidence of experience in clinical procedures relevant to post
Desirable
Newborn life support training Undertaken quality improvement work or service development
Research Essential
Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research.
Desirable
Evidence of original research
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 Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Address Evelina Children Hospital, St Thomas Hospital
Westminster Bridge Road
London
SE1 7EH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)