Trust Doctor; eqv to ST+ in Paediatric Emergency Medicine

Senior Clinical Fellow – Paediatric Emergency Medicine – Fixed Term Contract (6–12 months)

We are delighted to invite applications for a senior clinical fellow position in Paediatric Emergency Medicine at The Royal London. This 6‑12 month fixed‑term post will commence in August/September 2026 or February/March 2027, with options for full‑time or less‑than‑full‑time work.

Our clinical fellow posts provide experience in paediatric emergency medicine at a major trauma centre. Fellows will have 20% of their job plan dedicated to a special programme activity, chosen from online learning, medical education, trauma, research or Your Stance.

Fellows will perform registrar‑level duties on a full‑shift rota in the paediatric emergency department. The department receives 180,000 patient attendances yearly (40,000 paediatric).

The post includes 40 days per 12 months to pursue the special programme activity.

• Date posted: 20 February 2026
• Pay scheme:
  Hospital medical and dental staff
• Grade:
  Doctor – other
• Salary: £50,175 to £67,610 per year
• Contract:
  
  Fixed term (6‑12 months)
• Duration: 6 months
• Working pattern:
  Full‑time
• Reference number: 259‑MED
  7823658
  
  RLH
• Job location:
  
  Royal London Hospital, Whitechapel Rd., London, E1 1FR

• Deliver registrar‑level clinical care in the paediatric emergency department.
• Work within a full‑shift rota supported by 24/7 consultant presence, senior training registrars and junior doctors.
• Maintain full GMC registration and licence to practice.
• Complete any additional responsibilities outlined in the full job description.

Essential Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent degree
• Full GMC registration
• Up‑to‑date APLS certificate

Desirable Qualifications

• MCEM, MRCPCH or equivalent
• Other postgraduate degree

Essential Experience

• 5 years of post‑graduate clinical experience (including F1/F2)
• 12 months of paediatric or emergency medicine experience at middle‑grade (Registrar) level

Desirable Experience

• 6 months of paediatric emergency experience

Essential Knowledge

• Lifelong learning ethos and desire for continual improvement

Desirable Knowledge

• Experience designing educational programmes
• Experience teaching diverse audiences
• Participation in clinical governance, quality improvement or research activity

Essential Skills

• Motivated, able to work independently when required; works well in a multidisciplinary team
• Caring, compassionate, respectful of patients and colleagues
• Effective communication with patients and colleagues
• Produces clear, concise computer‑written clinical notes, including structured clinical coding
• Effective written documentation skills

Desirable Skills

• Level 3 children’s safeguarding

Applicants must undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

Applicants requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered. For more information, see the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

• Employer:
  
  Barts Health NHS Trust
• Address:
  Royal London Hospital, Whitechapel Rd., London, E1 1FR
• Website:

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