Senior Clinical Fellow in Paediatrics and Neonates

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic doctor to join a friendly and supportive paediatric team as a Senior Clinical Fellow in Paediatrics. This post provides excellent experience in acute paediatrics and Level 1 neonatal care, making it an ideal role for those considering a career in paediatrics or looking to consolidate registrar-level experience.

Main Duties: 

You will join the middle grade rota, working alongside ST trainees, specialty doctors and consultants. The role will include:

• Acute inpatient and ambulatory paediatric care in a busy short-stay assessment unit
• Attendance at paediatric emergencies presenting via the Emergency Department
• Neonatal assessments, resuscitation and management of sick newborns in the Special Care Baby Unit
• General paediatric outpatient clinics under consultant supervision
• Supervision and teaching of more junior trainees and medical students
• Participation in audit, governance and service development activities

About the Paediatric Unit:

The paediatric service provides a full range of acute and outpatient care for children and young people across the local population. Facilities include:

• A dedicated 24-hour children’s assessment unit supported by advanced nurse practitioners
• A planned investigation unit and children’s outpatient department with seven consulting rooms
• An 8-cot Special Care Baby Unit, including provision for short-term intensive care, supported by neonatal nurse practitioners
• Close integration with maternity services (approx. 1,900 deliveries annually)
• Strong links with regional tertiary centres for specialist referrals and support

The Location:

This is a welcoming part of the country with excellent quality of life. The region offers affordable housing, good schools, and a strong community feel. It is also ideally located, with easy access to the stunning Northumberland coastline, Durham and the Yorkshire Dales, while larger cities such as Newcastle are close by for culture, shopping and nightlife. Excellent rail and road connections, plus nearby airports, make the area easily accessible from across the UK.

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain wide-ranging experience in paediatrics within a supportive and well-established team.

Requirements:

To apply for this position, you will need the following:

• Full GMC registration with licence to practise
• At least 12 months experience working at registrar level in Paediatrics in the NHS
• Confidence in managing a wide range of acute paediatric conditions and neonatal care
• Up-to-date APLS/EPALS certification (NLS desirable)
• Strong communication, teamwork and teaching skills
    

How BDI Resourcing can support

When choosing to apply for your next role with BDI Resourcing, you’ll have the full support of an expert recruitment team who will assist, as standard, with:

• CV Preparation using our recognised bespoke guidance
• Application support with expert knowledge of specialisms, NHS and local support
• Video based Interview Preparation using specific example questions according to job role
• Contract and offer negotiations for salary, relocation packages, tenure and more

Once you have accepted your new role, you’ll then be met by one of our dedicated relocation executives who will guide you through all the way to starting to your new role including:

• Document gathering and checking
• COS and Visa Application support if applicable
• Short- and long-term accommodation sourcing
• Travel Arrangements
• Family support for finding schools and any other aspects of pastoral care

How to Apply

To apply for this role, simply send your CV through to harry@bdiresourcing.com and one of our specialist medicine team can pick it up. If you have any questions or would like to know more, please email your queries through to the same address and one of our team will be in touch.