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Senior Clinical Fellow - Paediatrics and Neonatology

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
London, TW7 6AF Posted 30 October 2026 Apply by 15 November 2026
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Salary for this role£45,715 – £69,976 a year
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Role description

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 criteriawill not be

shortlisted

Main duties of the job

Roles & Responsibilities

  • 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
  • Duties will vary depending on placement

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

Job locations

West Middlesex University Hospital

London

TW7 6AF

United Kingdom


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • 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

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 (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West Middlesex University Hospital

London

TW7 6AF

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://www.chelwest.nhs.uk/

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