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Clinical Fellow in Paediatric Medical Specialties - Hospital at Night


Company : NHS


Location : Birmingham, England


Created : 2025-08-07


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Job summary We are currently recruiting for a Clinical Fellow in Paediatric Medical Specialties - Hospital at Night at Birmingham Children's Hospital. The post-holder will join a team of medical junior doctors within the hospital. During the daytime they will be attached to one of the medical teams and participate in the daytime activities of that specialty including ward rounds, clinic, procedures, MDT meetings, departmental teaching, review of Daycase patients and patients attending the emergency department for that specialty. Out of hours, both posts will contribute to the Hospital at Night rota, covering medical inpatients and new admissions alongside a multi disciplinary team of doctors and nurses to provide effective, safe care. Main duties of the job The post-holder will join a team of medical junior doctors within the hospital. Medical specialities at our hospital include general paediatrics, endocrinology, gastroenterology, hepatology, respiratory, neurology, haematology, oncology, rheumatology, inherited metabolic diseases, renal and cardiology. As this is a rotational post, 6 months will be spent with each speciality depending on the training needs of the applicant and the requirements of the various speciality departments. After 6 months the fellow will move to another speciality About us Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care. Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas. Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care. Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people aged 0-25 years old. Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation. Details Date posted 01 August 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Doctor - other Salary £65,048 a year per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 2 years Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 284-25-7334930-DPBC-A Job locations Birmingham Children's Hospital Steelhouse Lane Birmingham B4 6NHJob description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust. When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable). Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment. Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust. When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable). Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment. Person Specification Qualifications EssentialGMC Registration AND Licence To Practice MRCPCH or equivalent Adequate score on IELTS exam for GMC eligibility Knowledge EssentialAt least two years' experience at registrar level of paediatrics Core digital competence Skills EssentialDemonstrates good interpersonal skills with patients, relatives and members of the clinical team. Ability to gain confidence and trust Ability to cope with pressure Ability to respond to change Commitment to patient confidentiality Actively seeks opportunities for audit and research DesirableDirecting and teaching medical, nursing and other professions allied to medicine Participating in and leading a multidisciplinary team Has previously demonstrated change within their department Person Specification Qualifications EssentialGMC Registration AND Licence To Practice MRCPCH or equivalent Adequate score on IELTS exam for GMC eligibility Knowledge EssentialAt least two years' experience at registrar level of paediatrics Core digital competence Skills EssentialDemonstrates good interpersonal skills with patients, relatives and members of the clinical team. Ability to gain confidence and trust Ability to cope with pressure Ability to respond to change Commitment to patient confidentiality Actively seeks opportunities for audit and research DesirableDirecting and teaching medical, nursing and other professions allied to medicine Participating in and leading a multidisciplinary team Has previously demonstrated change within their department 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 theUK 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 seeNHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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 theUK 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 seeNHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust Address Birmingham Children's Hospital Steelhouse Lane Birmingham B4 6NHEmployer's website(Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust Address Birmingham Children's Hospital Steelhouse Lane Birmingham B4 6NHEmployer's website(Opens in a new tab)#J-18808-Ljbffr