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Job summary
Applications are invited for a training position in Paediatric Emergency Medicine for 12 months fixed term contract. Post holders will train 6 months in the Paediatric Emergency Department at the Leicester Royal infirmary and 6 months in Children's' Intensive Care Medicine with some general paediatric experience. This post will offer you a clinical supervisor, designated study days as well as opportunities to attend other established training courses. The University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust is one of the largest teaching hospital trusts in the UK. The Childrens' Emergency Department (ED) is based at Leicester Royal Infirmary where we currently see 60,000 patients a year, which provides an environment to practice challenging but very rewarding Emergency Medicine.
Main duties of the job
- Full sub-speciality PEM consists of 6 months of PEM and 6 months of PICU, all at the LRI site.
- The Paediatric ED incorporates:
- 2 specific Paediatric Resuscitation bays
- 10-bay Majors Area
- A 'Minors' area with 7 cubicles
- 5-bay Assessment Area
- The Children's Short Stay Unit (CSSU) with 12 beds
- The appointee will be expected to work as part of a team with a responsibility to maintain the highest standards of emergency clinical care.
- Active participation in internal professional supporting activities such as departmental and Trust matters concerning e.g. Clinical Governance and Audit is essential
About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
https://www.uhleicester.nhs.uk
Details
Date posted
03 November 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Doctor - other
Salary
£67,325 to £76,582 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
358- 8411429-KBC
Job locations
UHL- LRI
Infirmary Square
Leicester
LE1 5WW
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
General
- Maintain good professional standards and to comply, in particular, with the GMCs Good Medical Practice guidance.
- Be aware of clinical governance principles and clinical risk management, and play an active role in their implementation.
- Ensure that all mandatory training is complete and up to date.
- To be familiar with, and uphold the core trust values.
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