About this role
Job summary Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust is pleased to offer a Post-CCT Clinical Fellowship in Paediatrics, designed for doctors who have completed specialty training and are seeking to further develop subspecialty expertise, leadership capability, and independent clinical practice prior to taking up a substantive consultant role.
This 12-month fellowship provides a balance of: Senior clinical responsibility at registrar/early consultant level Protected time for subspecialty interest development Opportunities for outpatient clinic exposure, leadership, education and service development
The post is ideal for:
Doctors post-CCT preparing for consultant roles Doctors wishing to gain additional subspecialty experience (SPIN or equivalent) Individuals seeking to strengthen their portfolio, leadership, or academic profile
The role will be based primarily at Pinderfields Hospital (Wakefield) and Dewsbury Hospital, although all medical staff contribute to care across the Trusts sites. Less than full time applications will be considered.
Main duties of the job The post holder will work at a post-CCT level within a senior clinical role, contributing to the delivery of acute paediatric and neonatal services across the Trust, including inpatient, assessment unit and neonatal settings. Responsibilities include: Assessment and management of acutely unwell infants, children and young people Supervising and supporting junior medical staff Leading escalation and contributing to senior clinical decision-making Supporting patient flow and effective service delivery
The role offers opportunities for increasing autonomous clinical practice, with appropriate consultant support.
The Post holder will participate fully in the middle-grade rota, which includes: Weekday long days and twilight shifts Night shifts (paediatrics and neonates) Weekend working on a full shift rota
The Trust operates a preference-based rostering system, allowing fellows to indicate their shift preferences where possible.
Service provision remains an essential component of the role; however, every effort will be made to balance this with the fellows developmental and subspecialty interests.
About us We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff members work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield).
Committed to continuous improvement, we prioritise our people and values so we can deliver excellent patient experience. Our team is friendly, passionate and always seeking better ways to work through research and innovation.
We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces for honest conversations and to share ideas, thoughts and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion.
As a member of the team, you will have access to the NHS pension plan, a generous holiday allowance, employee health and wellbeing services and extensive benefits and support. These include onsite nurseries, childcare vouchers,home electronics schemes, working carers support, carer-friendly policies, and more.
If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.
Job description Job responsibilities
About the role
The Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy early should a significant number of applications be received. Applicants are therefore encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible.
Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust is pleased to offer a Post-CCT Clinical Fellowship in Paediatrics, designed for doctors who have completed specialty training and are seeking to further develop subspecialty expertise, leadership capability, and independent clinical practice prior to taking up a substantive consultant role.
This 12-month fellowship provides a balance of: • Senior clinical responsibility at registrar/early consultant level • Protected time for subspecialty interest development • Opportunities for outpatient clinic exposure, leadership, education and service development
The post is ideal for:
• Doctors post-CCT preparing for consultant roles • Doctors wishing to gain additional subspecialty experience (SPIN or equivalent) • Individuals seeking to strengthen their portfolio, leadership, or academic profile
The role will be based primarily at Pinderfields Hospital (Wakefield) and Dewsbury Hospital, although all medical staff contribute to care across the Trust’s sites. Less than full time applications will be considered.
An Introduction to the Division/Specialty from the Head of Clinical Service
The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust Children’s department has an opportunity to welcome one dynamic, enthusiastic and motivated individual to the team. This acute paediatric and neonatal post will allow the candidate to pursue entry on to the Specialist Register whilst in post with the support of the Trust – if the candidates wish to pursue this course.
As with all paediatric posts this is a trust-wide appointment. The post-holders will share all aspects of acute paediatrics with the existing team. The candidates should have relevant experience in clinical management of children and neonates, including acute resuscitation, acute management, management of patients with chronic conditions and longer term follow up to work as part of the middle grade rota.
Main duties
The post holder will work at a post-CCT level within a senior clinical role, contributing to the delivery of acute paediatric and neonatal services across the Trust, including inpatient, assessment unit and neonatal settings. Responsibilities include: • Assessment and management of acutely unwell infants, children and young people • Supervising and supporting junior medical staff • Leading escalation and contributing to senior clinical decision-making • Supporting patient flow and effective service delivery
The role offers opportunities for increasing autonomous clinical practice, with appropriate consultant support.
The Post holder will participate fully in the middle-grade rota, which includes: • Weekday long days and twilight shifts • Night shifts (paediatrics and neonates) • Weekend working on a full shift rota
The Trust operates a preference-based rostering system, allowing fellows to indicate their shift preferences where possible.
Service provision remains an essential component of the role; however, every effort will be made to balance this with the fellow’s developmental and subspecialty interests.
Please see the attached full job description for an example weekly timetable.
Essential person specification requirements
To meet the requirements of this role, applicants must demonstrate the following essential criteria:
Full GMC Registration with licence to practise
Medical Degree from recognised medical school
Up to date EPLS/ APLS/ NLS or equivalent resuscitation qualification
Evidence of working at, or near, completion of higher specialist training in Paediatrics (ST6–8 level or equivalent) Significant experience in acute paediatrics and neonatology, including independent assessment and management of acutely unwell patients
Experience of supervising junior medical staff and contributing to multidisciplinary team working
Experience in safeguarding practice
Eligibility to work in the UK
Demonstrates intelligent and analytical approach to problem solving.
Good time management.
Possesses good communication skills.
Ability to work as a team with medical and nursing colleagues
Flexibility.
Willingness to provide and learn all aspects of hospitals internal systems and processes and adhere to local policies
Physically able to carry out the duties as specified in the job description and ability to evidence competencies Disclosure + Barring Service (DBS) Clearance
For the full Person Specification, including desirable criteria for the role, please refer to the attached document within the job description.
Contact information
Dr Jenna Saunders, Specialty Education Lead, 01924 542507 - [email protected]
Be part of MY team
We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients’ homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work.
We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust.
If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.
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Our benefits
Access to the NHS pension plan Generous holiday allowance of 27 days plus bank holidays, increasing with 5 and 10 years of service Exceptional employee health and wellbeing services Extensive benefits and support, including: Onsite nurseries and childcare salary sacrifice scheme Home electronics scheme Cycle to work scheme - subject to eligibility criteria Car lease salary sacrifice scheme - subject to eligibility criteria Working carers support and advice, carers network and carers passport Flexible working options and family and carer-friendly policies Established staff networks, including LGBTQ+ and Race Equality Career progression, training and support Skilled worker sponsorship
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Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
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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 The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust
Address Trustwide
Wakefield
West Yorkshire
WF1 4DG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.midyorks.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)