Junior Clinical Fellow (ST1-2) - Paediatrics | Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust


Company:	Southend University Hospital NHS Trust
Salary:	£44,170 Per annum ( Pro rata for part time)
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Essex, SS16 5NL
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	20 Jul 2026
Closing date:	19 Aug 2026

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Summary

Mid and South Essex NHS Trust's Paediatric Department at Basildon are are looking for Junior Clinical Fellows to join our Paediatrics teams on a permanent full time basis.

Your duties will be arranged with the Consultant to whom you are responsible, who has final medical responsibility for all

patients under his/her care.

You will work along-side doctors in training (Foundation year 2/ GPVTS/ Paediatric ST1 & ST2) and be offered an educational programme with one-to-one support from educational supervisor. Successful applicants will be given the support required to undertake the MRCPCH exams. These posts are also suitable for trainees considering FY3 year in paediatrics. Also suitable for doctors who had taken gap year from training & want to explore paediatrics.

Managing patients in children’s ward, Paediatric assessment unit and Paediatric ED. This includes participation in resuscitation scenarios.

Working in neonatal unit which will include Level 2 neonatal intensive care unit, labour ward and post-natal ward. This involves resuscitating and stabilising premature neonates with senior support, besides managing common neonatal conditions. Post-holders will be given thorough induction on working in labour ward, also will be enrolled to do Paediatric Intermediate Life support course.

Managing patients in outpatients’ area under the supervision of a Consultant.

Involvement in an active and well-established teaching programme within the paediatric department, which includes bedside teaching for junior colleagues, medical students and nurses. The post-holder will be expected to do presentations at departmental meetings and participate in simulation exercises. There are also adequate opportunities to complete supervised learning events (SLE).

Opportunities to get involved with managing safeguarding cases under the supervision of consultant.

Participation and presentation at internal audit meetings.

Work in partnership with Middle grades, Consultants, Nurses, Community Nursing Team and all members of the MDT to ensure the children, young people and their families receive the very highest quality of care.

Ensure communication is robust, maintaining duty of candour where appropriate

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Are you looking for an exciting Junior Clinical Fellow (ST1-2) Paediatrics role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

This advert closes on Thursday 23 Jul 2026

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