Junior Clinical Fellow - Paediatrics

The advertised post of Junior Clinical Fellow (SHO) in Paediatrics is to start as soon as possible on a full-time basis, until August 2026.

This is a full time post and is part of full shift rota.

The post offers clinical experience in a supportive General Paediatric unit with exposure to level 1 Neonates and is suitable to anyone interested in pursuing a career in Paediatrics.

• Recognition, assessment and management of unwell/sick children in acute/ambulatory setting
• Participate in the on call rota.
• Support General Paediatric outpatient clinics under Consultant supervision
• Participate in audits and current research projects
• Support the teaching of Medical Students.
• Involvement in Quality improvement projects
• To maintain a good working relationship with existing staff members in the hospital.
• To perform duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances at the request of the appropriate Consultant in conjunction, where practicable, with their colleagues

Based in the North East of England we provide a range of hospital and community health services from our leading facilities, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon urgent care centre and Bensham Hospital, all within Gateshead.

Established in 2005, we were one of the first foundation trusts in the country and since then have consistently achieved the highest levels of care for patients.

We now employ around 4,800 staff and currently provide 444 hospital beds across the Gateshead region.

Our values should be the 'golden thread' which runs through everything we do - they are the core of who we are. Our five values can easily be remembered by the simple acronym ICORE;
Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement.

We have a number of staff networks including the GEM network, D-Ability network, LGBTQ+ Network and the Women's Network, to challenge us and help us to constantly improve. Our armed forces network is one of our emerging networks.

The health and wellbeing of our staff is one of our highest priorities, and we offer a range of support and initiatives as part of our 'Balance' programme  to cater for our diverse workforce, so that your individual needs can be supported, allowing you a happy and healthy working experience with us.

• Recognition, assessment and management of unwell/sick children in acute/ambulatory setting
• Participate in the on call rota.
• Support General Paediatric outpatient clinics under Consultant supervision
• Participate in audits and current research projects
• Support the teaching of Medical Students.
• Involvement in Quality improvement projects
• To maintain a good working relationship with existing staff members in the hospital.
• To perform duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances at the request of the appropriate Consultant in conjunction, where practicable, with their colleagues

• GMC Registration
• Previous NHS experience
• Paediatric Experience
• Right to work in UK

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.

Consultant Community Paediatrician/Joint Lead

£52,656 a yearper annum + enhancements for out of hours work