Job summary We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated paediatric doctor to join our team as a fellow. This post is ideal for a senior Paediatric or Emergency Medicine trainee (ST3+) looking to develop their portfolio in leadership, education and management skills that will be invaluable to you as a new consultant. Applicants will be supported in developing an area of interest from these available opportunities. We welcome all applicants to this post and are willing to discuss flexible working arrangements and flexible start dates. We run a self-rostered rota for all our clinical fellows. Main duties of the job The post holder will work their contracted hours on a dedicated Paediatric ED middle grade rota and will gain experience and training in managing medically unwell children as well as injured children in a busy Trauma Unit, which is part of the North East London Trauma Network. The successful candidate will be supported by a team of three Paediatric Emergency Medicine consultants and seventeen adult Emergency Medicine consultants, and will provide advice, teaching and supervision to more junior colleagues in the Paediatric Emergency Department. About us The paediatric department is committed to training and education, and is recognised as one of the best training sites in London, winning the RCPCH 'PAFTA' for best training centre in 2017 and 2020. The successful applicant will be encouraged to attend weekly paediatric teaching and regional training days, and will also be expected to contribute to the provision of teaching to members of the multidisciplinary team. The trust runs major resuscitation courses and has a newly refurbished simulation suite with an active ED simulation faculty. The department has a strong drive towards Quality Improvement to shape the future of the department through guideline and pathway development and project work, with supported training for this. There is a lot of activity within the sphere of child protection and a wealth of senior experience in this area to learn from; we benefit from extremely close links with our local safeguarding team. The department is a member site of PERUKI participating in national and international research projects. Details Date posted 14 May 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Doctor - other Salary £62,625 to £96,432 a year pa inclusive (Pro-rata if LTFT) Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 393NMUH-5164 A Job locations North Middlesex University Hospital Sterling Way London N18 1QX Job description Job responsibilities Roles and responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to; Provision and maintenance of a high standard of care for all patients in the Paediatric Emergency Department. Effective communication with medical and nursing staff of other disciplines, ancillary workers, and paramedics in the interest of achieving efficient management of patients. Providing intermediate level supervision for junior trainees. Participation in quality improvement within the service. Facilitating education of designated junior staffing, inclusive of the nursing staff within the department. Assisting the Consultant team in promoting health care to the departments patients in both a friendly and caring way. Having a leading role in resuscitation and trauma calls within the service. Job description Job responsibilities Roles and responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to; Provision and maintenance of a high standard of care for all patients in the Paediatric Emergency Department. Effective communication with medical and nursing staff of other disciplines, ancillary workers, and paramedics in the interest of achieving efficient management of patients. Providing intermediate level supervision for junior trainees. Participation in quality improvement within the service. Facilitating education of designated junior staffing, inclusive of the nursing staff within the department. Assisting the Consultant team in promoting health care to the departments patients in both a friendly and caring way. Having a leading role in resuscitation and trauma calls within the service. Person Specification Qualifications Essential MBBS equivalent Two years post registration Desirable MRCPCH Previous Experience Essential At least 2 years experience as a paediatric junior doctor Previous NHS Experience Desirable Previous paediatric emergency experience Professional Registration Essential Appropriate GMC registration with a licence to practice Professional and Multi-disciplinary team working Essential Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and within a multidisciplinary team Willingness to work flexibility to optimise departmental activity Desirable Experience of providing teaching to multiprofessional colleagues Clinical Effectiveness Essential Be able to accept and acknowledge limitations in decision making Be able to identify when senior support is required Ability to communicate effectively both in written and spoken English Ability to use the evidence base and clinical audit to support decisionmaking Desirable Experience of audit / Quality Improvement Person Specification Qualifications Essential MBBS equivalent Two years post registration Desirable MRCPCH Previous Experience Essential At least 2 years experience as a paediatric junior doctor Previous NHS Experience Desirable Previous paediatric emergency experience Professional Registration Essential Appropriate GMC registration with a licence to practice Professional and Multi-disciplinary team working Essential Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and within a multidisciplinary team Willingness to work flexibility to optimise departmental activity Desirable Experience of providing teaching to multiprofessional colleagues Clinical Effectiveness Essential Be able to accept and acknowledge limitations in decision making Be able to identify when senior support is required Ability to communicate effectively both in written and spoken English Ability to use the evidence base and clinical audit to support decisionmaking Desirable Experience of audit / Quality Improvement 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 Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust Address North Middlesex University Hospital Sterling Way London N18 1QX Employer's website https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust Address North Middlesex University Hospital Sterling Way London N18 1QX Employer's website https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab). Location : North Middlesex University Hospital, Sterling Way, N18 1QX London, United Kingdom