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Clinical Fellow in CYPGS and SARC

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Bristol, BS2 0JD £67,325 – £76,582 a year Fixed-Term Posted 12 August 2026 Apply by 21 September 2026

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Role description

Job summary

We are looking for an exceptional, thoughtful and dynamic clinical fellow withat least 4 years' experience in paediatrics who wants to enhance theircommunication and multidisciplinary skills by joining the children and youngperson's gender service AND the Paediatric sexual assault referral centreteam for a unique training opportunity.This is a less than full time post (30 hours a week) with no on call requirementfor a fixed term of 12 months. The post is a hybrid post. 50% of the role willbe within the South West CYPGS: one of 4 national centres providing tertiarylevel care to children and young people. 50% of the role will be within theSexual Assault Referral Centre (Paediatric): one of two regional centres in theSouth West providing medical and forensic care to children and young peoplewho have been sexually harmed or in whom sexual harm is suspected.Both roles involve high level multidisciplinary working in a supportive and wellsupervised environment. The role is suited to an experienced paediatricclinician or senior paediatric trainee with a passion and interest in holisticassessment and formulation, safeguarding, adolescent healthcare and traumainformed working. The post may be suitable as OOPE/OOPT from run -through training with theappropriate deanery permissions and the successful post holder will besupported to apply for these if applicable

Main duties of the job

The post will be dual site based. The SARC element will be based on thesecond floor of the Central Health Clinic, Tower Hill, Bristol and is co-locatedwith the Sexual Health service Yuno.The CYPGS will be based within the CYPGS service, this is currentlydelivered mainly from St James Court in Bristol but is anticipated to be largelydelivered from the new site at Patchway early 2027. The post holder will be supervised and supported by both a consultantpaediatrician within the SARC service (Paediatric lead) and a consultantpaediatrician within the CYPGS service (Lead paediatrician), the ClinicalDirector and the Clinical Lead of the CYPGS

About us

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations,operatingfrom three main sites at Southmead, Bristol citycentreand Weston.

With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that theSouth Westhas to offer.

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit andretaina workforce whichrepresentsthe rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your applicationin order toensurewe'remeeting our pledge.

Date posted

12 August 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£67,325 to £76,582 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

387-WC1864-KL

Job locations

The Bridge 2nd Floor, Central Health Clinic,

Tower Hill

Bristol

BS2 0JD

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and Person Specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Minimum 4 years post graduate experience in Paediatrics.
Knowledge of and compliance with child and adult safeguarding procedures
Knowledge of the Cass Review, the NHS England intervention plan and the CYPGS Service Specification 2026
Good clinical judgement
Understanding of Clinical Governance and the individual responsibilities it implies

Desirable

Experience in the management of people who have experienced maltreatment/child abuse/sexual harm
Experience in any of the following areas: Gynaecology, Genito-Urinary medicine Reproductive & Sexual Health/contraceptive provision, clinical Forensic Medicine, A&E, psychiatry, general practice,
Previous involvement with Strategy discussions/meetings, multi-agency discussions
Previous Court attendances as a professional witness
Experience in completing holistic assessments of a child/young person and their families including understanding of potential contributing factors such as neurodiversity, social situation and adverse childhood experiences.
Experience in assessment of puberty and use of Tanner staging.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

Ability to gain confidence of both staff and patients
Ability to work effectively within an MDT environment
Good communication skills
Ability to organise and prioritise workload
Willingness to work in a children's service explicitly established to implement the Cass Review.
Familiarity with information technology and general computer skills
Willingness to travel to and work at other sites necessitated by the role

Desirable

Experience of undergraduate and post graduate teaching
Teaching skills course/ formal teaching qualification

Additional and Aptitudes

Essential

Fluent English speaker
Enthusiasm for multi-professional working, discussion and collaboration
Awareness of personal limitations and the importance of self-care
Participation in continuing professional development (CPD)
Positive approach to evidence based practice and evidence of this
Medical Indemnity (MPS/MDU/MDDUS)
IT skills on all Microsoft packages

Desirable

Publication of relevant review articles or case reports or peer reviewed research papers
Good clinical practise accreditation
Relevant research experience in one or more aspects of sexual health, child health or the safeguarding of adults and children

Qualifications and Training

Essential

Registered with GMC (UK)
Registerable medical qualification (MBChB or equivalent)
MRCPCH/FRCPCH
Medical Indemnity (MPS/MDU/MDDUS)

Desirable

Other relevant qualification (e.g. BSc or DFSRH)
Level 3 safeguarding training
Training in Trauma Informed Practice
Good Clinical Practise certification

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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