Job Description
Job summary Mid and South Essex NHS Trust's Paediatric Department at Southend are are looking for Clinical Fellows at ST3 level to join our Inclusive and well lead Paediatrics teams on a permanent full time basis. Your duties will be arranged with the Consultant to whom you are responsible, who has final medical responsibility for allpatients under his/her care. You will work along-side doctors in training (Foundation year 2/ GPVTS/ Paediatric ST1 & ST2) and be offered an educational programme with one-to-one support from educational supervisor. Successful applicants will be given the support required to complete their MRCPCH exams if required. These posts are suitable for doctors who meet the essential criteria detailed on the vacancy & want to further to explore paediatrics. Main duties of the job Managing patients in children's ward, Paediatric assessment unit and Paediatric ED, including participation in resuscitation scenarios. Working in neonatal unit which includes the Level 2 neonatal intensive care unit, labour ward and post-natal ward, involving resuscitation and stabilisation of premature neonates with senior medical support, besides managing common neonatal conditions. You will be expected to work in our labour ward, managing patients in the outpatients' area under the supervision of a Consultant and be involved in our active and well-established teaching programme within the paediatric department, which includes bedside teaching for junior colleagues, medical students and nurses. In your role you will be expected to undertake presentations at departmental meetings and internal audit meetings, participate in simulation exercises with adequate opportunities to complete supervised learning events (SLE), be given opportunities to get involved with managing safeguarding cases under the supervision of consultant and work in partnership with Middle grades, Consultants, Nurses, Community Nursing Team and all members of the MDT to ensure the children, young people and their families receive the very highest quality of care. About us We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers. From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us. We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress. Details Date posted 12 May 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Doctor - other Salary £41,750 to £64,288 a year Per annum ( Pro rata for part time) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 390-KBC-W&C-SO-1009-F Job locations Southend Essex SS16 5NL Job description Job responsibilities If you are looking to further your career in paediatrics we would love to hear from you. Please see the detailed job description for more information on your main duties and responsibilities. We look forward to your application! Job description Job responsibilities If you are looking to further your career in paediatrics we would love to hear from you. Please see the detailed job description for more information on your main duties and responsibilities. We look forward to your application! Person Specification Qualifications Essential MBBS or equivalent medical qualification GMC registration APLS or EPLS NLS Success in 2 of the three written MRCPCH papers at time of application and within the last 7 years Desirable MRCPCH Experience Essential Have at least 6-12 months NHS experience at ST1-3 level. Have at least 12 months' experience of working in Paediatrics which must include:- this must, at the point of application, include at least o 6 months in Neonatology o 6 months in General Paediatrics (not including Foundation modules) Evidence of achievement of paediatric capabilities commensurate with a trainee who has completed ST2, as defined by the Paediatric RCPCH Progress+ curriculum, by point of application. Communications Essential Applicants must have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English, adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues as assessed by the General Medical Council Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team with appropriate interpersonal skills for effective team working. IT skills. Person Specification Qualifications Essential MBBS or equivalent medical qualification GMC registration APLS or EPLS NLS Success in 2 of the three written MRCPCH papers at time of application and within the last 7 years Desirable MRCPCH Experience Essential Have at least 6-12 months NHS experience at ST1-3 level. Have at least 12 months' experience of working in Paediatrics which must include:- this must, at the point of application, include at least o 6 months in Neonatology o 6 months in General Paediatrics (not including Foundation modules) Evidence of achievement of paediatric capabilities commensurate with a trainee who has completed ST2, as defined by the Paediatric RCPCH Progress+ curriculum, by point of application. Communications Essential Applicants must have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English, adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues as assessed by the General Medical Council Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team with appropriate interpersonal skills for effective team working. IT skills. 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). 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 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 Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust Address Southend Essex SS16 5NL Employer's website https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust Address Southend Essex SS16 5NL Employer's website https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab). Location : Southend, SS16 5NL Essex, United Kingdom