Clinical Fellow in Paediatrics

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated paediatrician (ST5 or above) with an interest in Paediatric Diabetes to join Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Childrens Hospital, as a Paediatric Diabetes Fellow, Paediatric Gastro Fellow, Paediatric Neurology Fellow, Paediatric Endocrinology Fellow & Paediatric Nephrology Fellow for a period of 12 months commencing September 2026. These posts would be suitable for a trainee requesting an Out of Programme Pause from training who would like to train in the care of children and young people with diabetes, Gastroenterology, Neurology, Nephrology and Endocrinology disorders.

If you have a specific specialty which you would prefer to be interviewed for, please ensure you state this on your application form prior to submitting.

• For a discussion about the Paediatric Diabetes Fellow post:
  Dr Aoife Kelleher, Consultant Paediatric Diabetes () or Dr James Yong, Consultant Paediatric Diabetes ().
• For a discussion about the Paediatric Neurology Fellow post:
  Lydia Green, Consultant Paediatric Neurologist ().
• For a discussion about the Paediatric Endocrine Fellow post:
  Nadia Amin, Paediatric Endocrine Consultant ().
• For a discussion about the Paediatric Nephrology Fellow post:
  Pallavi Yadav, Paediatric Nephrology Consultant ().
• For a discussion about the Paediatric Gastro Fellow post:
  Elena Cernat, Paediatric Gastro Consultant ().

Leeds Childrens Hospital has an annual budget of £103 million, inpatient bed base of 286 beds, and delivers 102,000 outpatient appointments and 20,000 inpatient and day case episodes. The majority of this activity is on the Leeds General Infirmary site, however there is a Neonatal unit based on the St James Hospital site.

As well as general paediatric medicine, LCH provides subspeciality care (oncology, hepatology and cardiology among others), neonatology and general/specialist paediatric surgery.

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Experience in paediatrics. It is ideally suited to candidates wishing to work in a large teaching hospital which provides many specialist services and is ideal for anyone wishing to pursue a career in paediatrics.

The daytime role will be primarily based at Leeds Childrens hospital. The post holder will be involved in managing in-patients and participating in outpatient clinics. The post holder will be supported to participate in medical audit, clinical guidelines and local/multi-centre research projects.

The registrar will be outlining the management plan and overlooking the patient flow. You will also be required to assist in preparing discharge letters, Initiation/change of treatment and discussions with relatives.

Essential

• Shows initiative/drive/enthusiasm
• Demonstrable interest in and understanding of the specialty
• Commitment to personal and professional development
• Evidence of attendance at organised teaching and training programmes
• Evidence of self‑reflective practice

Essential

• Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems
• Ability to maximise safety and minimise risk
• Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence-based practice, patient safety and clinical quality improvement initiatives
• Ability to work well in teams as team member and leader

Desirable

• Commitment to personal and professional development

Essential

• Be eligible for full registration with and hold a current licence to practice from the GMC at intended start date
• Eligibility to work in the UK

Essential

• Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems
• Ability to prioritise clinical need
• Ability to maximise safety and minimise risk
• Recognition of and ability to the initial management of an acutely ill patient
• APLS or PALS or equivalent must be completed by post commencement

Essential

• Paediatric Speciality trainee doctor ST4 level or above at the time of commencement of post
• Must have completed RCPCH membership exams at the time of application
• 6 months working on Tier 2 rota in UK
• Outcome 1 at last ARCP
• APLS or EPALS or equivalent must be valid

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. C9298-MED-925