Job Description

Senior Training Fellow Child Health
Fixed term post from start date to 31st March 2026
Applications are invited for the post of Senior Training Fellow Doctor Child Health. This is an opportunity to gain paediatric/neonatal experience in a busy Unit at the Royal Stoke University Hospital
The post holder will gain good experience in general paediatrics working in the Children's Assessment Unit (CAU), wards and children's outpatient clinics and the Neonatal unit.
We are part of the Child Health Directorate, which is one of the largest in the country, with many paediatric sub specialties receiving tertiary care referrals including paediatric gastroenterology services, respiratory, haematology-oncology, diabetes and endocrinology, rheumatology, epilepsy and neurology, community paediatrics, paediatric intensive care.
Main duties of the job
Senior Training Fellow Child Health
The post holder will gain good experience in general paediatrics working in the Children's Assessment Unit (CAU), wards, Paediatric Critical Care Unit and children's outpatient clinics.
About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands has two sites: Royal Stoke University Hospital, located in Stoke-on-Trent, and County Hospital, located in Stafford. From these hospitals we provide a full range of general acute hospital services for people living in and around Staffordshire and beyond. The Trust also provides specialised services for three million people in a wider area, including neighbouring counties and North Wales.
Our specialised services include cancer diagnosis and treatment, cardiothoracic surgery, neurosurgery, renal and dialysis services, neonatal intensive care and paediatric intensive care. We are recognised for our particular expertise in trauma, respiratory conditions, spinal surgery, upper gastro-intestinal surgery, complex orthopaedic surgery, laparoscopic surgery and the management of liver conditions. The Trust has some of the most modern operating theatres in Europe.
Flexible working requests will be considered.
Details
Date posted
26 August 2025
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Doctor - other
Salary
65,048 a year 65,048
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
6 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
205-7379955
Job locations
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust
Newcastle Road
Stoke-on-Trent
ST4 6QG
Job description
Job responsibilities
To comply with all GMC regulations as laid out in Good Medical PracticeTo observe the Trusts agreed policies and procedures, in particular in relation to managing staff, and to followthe Trusts Standing Orders and Standing Financial Instructions. These policies and procedures have beendrawn up in consultation with the profession on clinical matters.To take responsibility for your own Health & Safety complying with any safe working arrangements, policiesand procedures which are in place.To comply with all Trust requirements of appraisal, assessment and of the proposed medical trainingprogramme as stipulated by the programme leads.To compete Trust general and local inductionTo work appropriately and effectively within your clinical team within the limits of your competency underclinical and educational supervision.In conjunction with Consultant and Senior colleagues, and commensurate with your grade, to play a full part inthe supervision and support of other members of your team including more junior medical staff.In conjunction with colleagues, to take responsibility for the best use of departmental staffing and otherresources to ensure the maximum efficiency of the department.In conjunction with colleagues, to ensure that the requirements of clinical governance are met and to take partin medical audit and research as appropriate.To accept a duty to other staff Job description
Job responsibilities
To comply with all GMC regulations as laid out in Good Medical PracticeTo observe the Trusts agreed policies and procedures, in particular in relation to managing staff, and to followthe Trusts Standing Orders and Standing Financial Instructions. These policies and procedures have beendrawn up in consultation with the profession on clinical matters.To take responsibility for your own Health & Safety complying with any safe working arrangements, policiesand procedures which are in place.To comply with all Trust requirements of appraisal, assessment and of the proposed medical trainingprogramme as stipulated by the programme leads.To compete Trust general and local inductionTo work appropriately and effectively within your clinical team within the limits of your competency underclinical and educational supervision.In conjunction with Consultant and Senior colleagues, and commensurate with your grade, to play a full part inthe supervision and support of other members of your team including more junior medical staff.In conjunction with colleagues, to take responsibility for the best use of departmental staffing and otherresources to ensure the maximum efficiency of the department.In conjunction with colleagues, to ensure that the requirements of clinical governance are met and to take partin medical audit and research as appropriate.To accept a duty to other staff
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• MBBS or equivalent
• Full GMC Registration
• APLS provider status
• Awards/distinctions whilst studying for 1st
• Safeguarding Level 3 training

Desirable

• MRCPCH examination
• Awards/distinctions whilst studying for 1st
• Academic and extracurricular achievements

Clinical Experience
Essential

• Experience at ST3 Paediatrics and above level
• Ability to work on the middle grade rota in General Paediatrics

Desirable

• Ability to work on the middle grade rota on the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit

Skills
Essential

• Proven ability to work as a member of a team is workloads effectively and cope under pressure is crucial.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, senior medical staff and other health professionals is vital.
• Proficient and efficient handling of medical problems with evidence of safe sound practical procedures

Desirable

• Knowledge of changes occurring in NHS as a whole and its impact on speciality work
• Awareness of the importance of clinical governance

Personal Characteristics
Essential

• Evidence of continuing professional updating
• Highly motivated individual
• Demonstrates a clear reason for wanting this rotation
• Certificate of Good Standing from current medical council and references from institutional email ID of referees will be required.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• MBBS or equivalent
• Full GMC Registration
• APLS provider status
• Awards/distinctions whilst studying for 1st
• Safeguarding Level 3 training

Desirable

• MRCPCH examination
• Awards/distinctions whilst studying for 1st
• Academic and extracurricular achievements

Clinical Experience
Essential

• Experience at ST3 Paediatrics and above level
• Ability to work on the middle grade rota in General Paediatrics

Desirable

• Ability to work on the middle grade rota on the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit

Skills
Essential

• Proven ability to work as a member of a team is workloads effectively and cope under pressure is crucial.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, senior medical staff and other health professionals is vital.
• Proficient and efficient handling of medical problems with evidence of safe sound practical procedures

Desirable

• Knowledge of changes occurring in NHS as a whole and its impact on speciality work
• Awareness of the importance of clinical governance

Personal Characteristics
Essential

• Evidence of continuing professional updating
• Highly motivated individual
• Demonstrates a clear reason for wanting this rotation
• Certificate of Good Standing from current medical council and references from institutional email ID of referees will be required.

Skills Required