Job Description

Applications are invited for a part time (0.60WTE) Clinical Fellow in Paediatric Palliative Medicine at the Evelina London Children's Hospital. This would a 12 month contract, and the Evelina Paediatric Palliative Care team has been approved to offer both paediatric palliative medicine GRID and SPIN training. The clinical fellow will join the existing multi-disciplinary team (Team members include Consultants, Clinical Nurse Specialists, a pharmacist and administrators) and will provide medical care to children and young people within the Evelina London as well as across the South East of England.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide clinical care for patients with a life-limiting or life-threatening illness, they will support in the management of complex symptoms and will support care at the end of a patient's life. The post holder will gain Complex Paediatric Palliative Care experience in the context of a "Non-malignant" caseload which includes exposure to sub-specialties such as Neurology, Metabolic medicine, Nephrology, Gastroenterology, Respiratory, Endocrinology, Cardiology as well as Paediatric and Neonatal Intensive Care. This post will be suitable for OOPT and the training opportunities available are similar to those for ST6-8 with an associated study leave budget and educational supervision. There are many opportunities to be involved with quality improvement and education work and the post-holder will be fully supported by an educational supervisor.
Applicants should be ST4-ST8 or equivalent. The post holder will be part of a EWTD compliant non-resident on call service, providing phone advice and support.
About us
Evelina London is part of Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, and we are responsible for providing services for women and children. With over 3,000 dedicated staff, and led by an Executive Team and Board, we have significant devolved autonomy to focus operationally and strategically upon the needs of our patients. We also benefit from being part of a large and successful NHS foundation trust, whose values we share. We have an ambitious strategic development programme, with backing from Guy's and St Thomas'.
Every year, the number of children and young people Evelina London cares for, in our hospitals and in the community, continues to grow. We provide comprehensive health services from pre-conception, before birth, throughout childhood and into adult life. Evelina London is here for children, young people and women from London to South East England, and provides specialist care for families around the UK and across the world.
As the only NHS Trust in London with women's and specialist children's services on one site we have unique opportunities to provide excellent, high-quality, integrated care for mothers, babies and children. We operate through five clinical directorates.
We provide care at our hospital sites, Evelina London Children's Hospital and Royal Brompton Hospital, and provide community services for families in Lambeth and Southwark.
Details
Date posted
03 July 2025
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Doctor - other
Salary
61,825 to 70,425 a year per annum (pro rata)
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
196-MED4877
Job locations
Evelina London Children's Hospital
Westminster Bridge Road
London
SE1 7EH
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please consult the attached documents for a detailed description of the role and main responsibilities.
For more information about this role and to arrange an informal visit or discussion, please contact Dr Ella Aidoo (Head of Service Paediatric Palliative Medicine). Interviews likely to be held week commencing 21/07/2025. Job description
Job responsibilities
Please consult the attached documents for a detailed description of the role and main responsibilities.
For more information about this role and to arrange an informal visit or discussion, please contact Dr Ella Aidoo (Head of Service Paediatric Palliative Medicine). Interviews likely to be held week commencing 21/07/2025.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential

• MRCPCH or equivalent

Desirable

• Formal training in Paediatric Palliative Care (such as Post grad certificate, diploma or higher)

Clinical Experience
Essential

• At least 3 years of experience at ST1-3-level in paediatric, including 6 months neonatology (or equivalent)

Desirable

• Previous paediatric experience at ST4-8 level in the UK, (or equivalent)
• Experience in the management of palliative care patients
• Experience in breaking bad news
• Experience in the management of difficult ethical decisions

Knowledge and Skills
Essential

• Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Level 3 Child protection training
• Paediatric life support training (APLS/EPLS or equivalent).
• Evidence of experience in communicating difficult news

Desirable

• Undertaken quality improvement work or service development
• Experience of phone consultations and assessments

Research
Essential

• Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research.

Desirable

• Evidence of original research in Paediatric Palliative Care
• Evidence of original research

Personal skills
Essential

• Capable of establishing good interpersonal relationships with patients and staff of all grades and able to work in a team.

Desirable

• Communication; ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade/ negotiate.

Teaching
Essential

• Experience of undergraduate teaching and post graduate training.

Desirable

• Experience of teaching about Paediatric Palliative Care
• Teaching qualification/ formal training

Physical Requirements
Essential

• A satisfactory medical examination is a condition of employment for medical staff and evidence of immunity to Hepatitis B is mandatory for all staff involved in invasive procedures.

Desirable

• A clean valid UK driving licence

Management
Essential

• Evidence of understanding of the role of clinical management

Desirable

• Management training or qualification
• Evidence of leadership in the development of clinical services

Other
Essential

• GMC registration
• Evidence of understanding of and adherence to the principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the General Medical Council.
• Understanding and awareness of particular requirements and demands of working with children and their parents.
• Demonstrates reflective approach to practice and commitment to personal development

Desirable

• Evidence of contribution to effective clinical audit and clinical risk management.
• Experience in clinical guideline development
• Appraisal training
• Extracurricular activities or achievements relevant to paediatrics

Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential

• MRCPCH or equivalent

Desirable

• Formal training in Paediatric Palliative Care (such as Post grad certificate, diploma or higher)

Clinical Experience
Essential

• At least 3 years of experience at ST1-3-level in paediatric, including 6 months neonatology (or equivalent)

Desirable

• Previous paediatric experience at ST4-8 level in the UK, (or equivalent)
• Experience in the management of palliative care patients
• Experience in breaking bad news
• Experience in the management of difficult ethical decisions

Knowledge and Skills
Essential

• Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Level 3 Child protection training
• Paediatric life support training (APLS/EPLS or equivalent).
• Evidence of experience in communicating difficult news

Desirable

• Undertaken quality improvement work or service development
• Experience of phone consultations and assessments

Research
Essential

• Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research.

Desirable

• Evidence of original research in Paediatric Palliative Care
• Evidence of original research

Personal skills
Essential

• Capable of establishing good interpersonal relationships with patients and staff of all grades and able to work in a team.

Desirable

• Communication; ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade/ negotiate.

Teaching
Essential

• Experience of undergraduate teaching and post graduate training.

Desirable

• Experience of teaching about Paediatric Palliative Care
• Teaching qualification/ formal training

Physical Requirements
Essential

• A satisfactory medical examination is a condition of employment for medical staff and evidence of immunity to Hepatitis B is mandatory for all staff involved in invasive procedures.

Desirable

• A clean valid UK driving licence

Management
Essential

• Evidence of understanding of the role of clinical management

Desirable

• Management training or qualification
• Evidence of leadership in the development of clinical services

Other
Essential

• GMC registration
• Evidence of understanding of and adherence to the principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the General Medical Council.
• Understanding and awareness of particular requirements and demands of working with children and their parents.
• Demonstrates reflective approach to practice and commitment to personal development

Desirable

• Evidence of contribution to effective clinical audit and clinical risk management.
• Experience in clinical guideline development
• Appraisal training
• Extracurricular activities or achievements relevant to paediatrics