Job summary
Senior Clinical Fellow in General Paediatrics and Neonatology, for a fixed time period of 6 months starting in March 2027.

We are excited to offer the opportunity for a SCF within the department of paediatrics at West Middlesex Hospital. We are an expanding team of consultants with a range of interests to support your clinical and non-clinical development. As a senior clinical fellow you'll be working on the full shift tier 2 rota.

All Paediatric SCFs at WMUH work alongside all levels of London Deanery trainees from Paediatrics, as well as from General Practice. All fellows are on a combined rota with trainees and have access to the same clinical and educational training opportunities as the trainees.

Candidates who do not meet the above minimum criteria will not be shortlisted

Main duties of the job

• Provide day to day care for children in partnership with the consultants and the multidisciplinary team.
• Prepare and contribute to Paediatric MDT meetings and journal clubs
• Participate in paediatric and neonatal resuscitations with the team
• To participate in out of hours rotas
• To help with acute paediatric emergencies as part of the paediatric resuscitation team
• Contribute to the postgraduate and undergraduate teaching programme
• Participate in audit, guideline development and clinical research within the department

About us
West London Children's Healthcare was formed on 1st April 2022 bringing paediatric services at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust (ICHT) and Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (CWFT) under a single leadership structure accountable to both Trust Boards for all elements of operational, quality, safety and financial performance.

WLCH runs services from Chelsea & Westminster Hospital, Hammersmith Hospital, St Mary's Hospital, and West Middlesex Hospital.

In addition, two child development services operate from the Cheyne Centre and Woodfield Road.

All aspects of the role will support WLCH in achieving its vision, mission and goals, which can be viewed in the attached job description.

Our vision: Healthier futures for all children and young people in North West London

Details
Date posted: 30 October 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Doctor - other
Salary: £45,715 to £69,976 a year + on calls & London Weighting
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 6 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 289-WLCH-140

Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential

• MB BS or equivalent
• GMC registered with a licence to practice
• MRCPCH - All written papers
• NLS
• APLS
• Children's Safeguarding Level 3

Experience
Essential

• At least 2+ years of inpatient paediatric medicine
• At least 6 months of NICU (level 3) experience
• Experience working in the NHS (6 months minimum)

Skills and knowledge
Desirable

• Able to demonstrate leadership skills
• Ability to prioritise clinical/admin tasks
• Teaching experience
• Higher degree in Paediatrics/Teaching/Research (Diploma, MSc)
• QI and Research experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Recruitment contact: chelwest.wmpaediatricrecruitment@nhs.net

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