Job summaryThis is an exciting opportunity for a Post-CCT Clinical Fellow to join a friendly and supportive Acute Paediatric team within a busy District General Hospital. The post is ideal for a paediatrician who has recently achieved, or is close to achieving, CCT and wishes to further develop their acute paediatric skills while gaining valuable experience in leadership, quality improvement, medical education and service development.
The successful candidate will work closely with an experienced and approachable consultant team, playing a key role in delivering high-quality acute paediatric care across inpatient services, the Paediatric Assessment Unit and neonatal services. The role offers a high degree of clinical autonomy alongside excellent opportunities to strengthen skills in governance, teaching, audit, quality improvement and service transformation.
The postholder will form part of the department's middle-grade workforce and participate in the acute paediatric registrar rota, including resident overnight on-call duties, weekend working and support for the neonatal rota, with consultant support available at all times.
This role provides an excellent opportunity to enhance clinical and leadership skills, contribute to departmental projects and service improvement initiatives, and build a portfolio aligned to future Consultant opportunities.
PREVIOUS APPLICANTS ARE NOT REQUIRED TO REAPPLY.
Main duties of the jobThis is an exciting opportunity for a Post-CCT Clinical Fellow to join a friendly and supportive Acute Paediatric team within a busy District General Hospital. The post is ideal for a paediatrician who has recently achieved, or is close to achieving, CCT and wishes to further develop their acute paediatric skills while gaining valuable experience in leadership, quality improvement, medical education and service development.
The successful candidate will work closely with an experienced and approachable consultant team, playing a key role in delivering high-quality acute paediatric care across inpatient services, the Paediatric Assessment Unit and neonatal services. The role offers a high degree of clinical autonomy alongside excellent opportunities to strengthen skills in governance, teaching, audit, quality improvement and service transformation.
The postholder will form part of the department's middle-grade workforce and participate in the acute paediatric registrar rota, including resident overnight on-call duties, weekend working and support for the neonatal rota, with consultant support available at all times.
This role provides an excellent opportunity to enhance clinical and leadership skills, contribute to departmental projects and service improvement initiatives, and build a portfolio aligned to future Consultant opportunities.
About usMid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community services for East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester (population 357K). Our services include planned and unplanned/emergency care, cardiac and critical care, child health, maternity, and intermediate care across Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford. Through our community arm, Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership, we deliver extensive services in 26 medical centres and schools in collaboration with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FT and the South Cheshire and Vale Royal GP Alliance. With 500 beds and around 5,500 staff, we are one of the area's largest employers.Since the formation of Integrated Care Systems in July 2022, the Trust has become a key partner in Cheshire East & Cheshire West and Chester and in two provider collaboratives, aligning our strategic goals with the Cheshire & Merseyside Integrated Care System. As part of the national New Hospital Programme, we're reimagining Leighton Hospital to create a new health and care neighbourhood, transforming healthcare delivery for a Healthier Future. Learn more on our Healthier Futures website.At Mid Cheshire, our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest.DetailsDate posted: 18 September 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Doctor - other
Salary: £76,582 a year pro rata
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 10 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 412-W&C-8196812-B
Job locations: Leighton Hospital, Middlewich Road, Crewe, CW1 4QJ, United Kingdom
Job responsibilitiesThe successful candidate will work on the ST3+ higher rota.
Duties will include:
- Inpatient paediatrics; assessment and management of acute referrals from A&E and primary care. Care of those already inpatient on childrens wards and support and supervision of first on-call trainees.
- Neonatal Unit; on-going care and management of babies on the NNU, in transitional care and the post-natal wards. Support and supervision for first on trainees in these areas. Attendance at high risk deliveries.
- Safeguarding; assessment and management of children referred for safeguarding assessment under direct supervision of on-call consultant. Attendance at monthly peer review meetings.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential- Full GMC Registration with licence to practice
- MRCPCH
ExperienceEssential- At least to CMT level with evidence of appropriate practical procedures
- Six months ST3+ NHS experience
- Up to date NLS and APLS/EPLS
- Hold certificate of completion of specialist training/ hold or ready to apply to GMC for addition to specialist register in paediatrics
AbilityEssential- Communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills
- Good presentation skills
- Demonstrates leadership skills
- Demonstrates team building skills
- Evidence of clinical presentation
- Ability to communicate effectively in English
Desirable- Project management experience
- Change management experience
Audit and ResearchEssential- Understands the need for and appreciates the role of audit in clinical practice
Desirable- Participation in audit and research
Teaching and EducationEssential- Must be willing to act as a role model.
- A listening, learning and leading approach.
- A commitment to work together to create the best outcomes.
- Evidence of recent professional development
OtherEssential- Occupational Health cleared to perform the duties of the role.
- Ability to perform a wide range of duties according to the Job Description.
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer detailsEmployer name: Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Leighton Hospital, Middlewich Road, Crewe, CW1 4QJ, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.mcht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact: Service Manager Acute & Community Paediatrics, Jack Gillard, jack.gillard@mcht.nhs.uk, 01270612186
Supporting documentsPrivacy notice: Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)
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.Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 
