Paediatric Rheumatology Clinical Fellow

Paediatric Rheumatology Clinical Fellow

Grade NHS Medical & Dental:
Local Appointment nodal point 4 (MT04) Contract Fixed term: 12 months (12 months) Hours Full time - 40 hours per week Job  
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Employer:

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust;
Site:
Leicester Royal Infirmary Hospital;
Town:
Leicester;
Salary: £65,048 pa pro rata;
Salary period:
Yearly;
Closing: 15/03/2026 23:59

This post is a whole‑time Clinical Fellow (middle grade) in Paediatric and Adolescent Rheumatology based at Leicester Royal Infirmary to start as soon as possible.

The Department of Paediatric and Adolescent Rheumatology provides clinical services for patients with all types of rheumatic disease. Referrals are received from primary care, the community paediatric team and other departments within the Trust. Joint injections under Entonox are carried out in the day‑care unit and the GA list is supported by the other Paediatric colleagues. The team works in close relationships with all paediatric sub‑specialties including Dermatology, Endocrine, Respiratory, Cardiology, Ophthalmology, Gastroenterology and Nephrology speciality teams.

There is a dedicated Paediatric Uveitis service. There is also a dedicated transitional process, attended by an Adult Rheumatology colleague. Patients in the age group 14‑18 yrs. are reviewed in the transitional clinic and after 18 yrs. transitioned to the dedicated Young Adult Rheumatology clinic run by the Adult Rheumatologist.

• Participate in the out‑patient care of a full range of Paediatric and Adolescent Rheumatology conditions.
• Participate in the emergency and elective management of children, teenagers and young adults with rheumatology problems admitted to University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust.
• Review paediatric rheumatology patients as required in the paediatric/TYA day‑care unit.
• Arrange the admission of patients for inpatient and day‑case investigations and treatment.
• Support Consultants for Entonox and theatre lists for children/TYA patients undergoing joint injections.
• Assess in‑patient referrals.
• Respond to clinical queries and communicate effectively with outreach, primary care, other specialties and families.
• Prescribe virtually for day‑care and home‑care Paediatric Rheumatology patients.
• Liaise closely with specialist nurses.
• Work closely with the multidisciplinary team ensuring co‑ordinated delivery of care.
• Attend and contribute to MDTs.
• Participate in teaching, audit and service development.

0900‑1700 hrs (Monday‑Friday)

Timetable (Provisional)

• Monday:
  Am – Ward cover Paediatric Rheumatology and day‑care;
  Pm – Ward work and teaching.
• Tuesday:
  Am – Entonox Joint injections and urgent review: day‑care;
  Pm – MDT meetings.
• Wednesday:
  Am – Paediatric Rheumatology clinic;
  Pm – Ward and day‑care activities.
• Thursday:
  Am – Paediatric Rheumatology clinic;
  Pm – Paediatric Radiology MDT and ward/day‑care activities.
• Friday:
  Am – Ward review/Clinic/GA joint injections list;
  Pm – Audit / Research / publications.

• GMC registration.
• MRCPCH or equivalent.
• Entitled to work in the UK.
• Previous experience at Paediatric Middle Grade level in the UK.

• Good communication skills, verbal and written.

• Previous experience in Paediatrics, including emergencies and safeguarding.
• APLS (or equivalent).
• Ability to keep accurate and legible patient records and statistical information.
• Evidence of Leadership experience.
• Experience in teaching / training undergraduates, junior medical staff/nurses.
• Understanding management of chronic illnesses.

• Experience of active participation in audits, formulating guidelines, quality improvement projects.

• Understanding the place of research in service development.
• Evidence of participating in research.

• Adaptable.
• Able to work within multidisciplinary teams.
• Able to prioritise and manage time effectively.
• Willingness to work flexibly when required.
• Good organisational skills.
• Able to work under pressure.
• Able to work to deadlines.

• Able to demonstrate a commitment to and…