Senior Fellow in Paediatric Emergency Medicine

Senior Fellow in Paediatric Emergency Medicine University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

This is a fixed term contract with the position commencing in the month of September 2025.

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job

We are delighted to advertise for a Senior Fellow in Paediatric Emergency Medicine here at UHS.

You will be working alongside an enthusiastic team of Paediatric Emergency Medicine consultants, trainees, nurses and allied health professionals to deliver our emergency care service for the children of the Southampton area as well as working the regional Major Trauma Centre. We are a busy department that sees over 35,000 children a year and the single front door for all ill and injured infants, children and young people at the trust.

This role is on the dedicated CED middle grade rota. The successful applicant will deliver clinical time in CED developing their skills in Paediatric Emergency Medicine with dedicated time to develop skills in an area of their choosing, e.g., Quality Improvement, Trauma, Simulation, etc.

This post would be ideal for someone who has completed basic paediatric or EM training and is keen to develop further skills in Paediatric Emergency Medicine.

About us

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.

We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

Job responsibilities

WHAT YOU'LL DO

The post holder will be providing clinical service to the Children's Emergency Department on the full shift middle grade rota (days, mids, twilights, nights). This work will predominantly include clerking new patients and some reviews of patients in our short stay unit. You will be involved in looking after acutely sick or injured children in resus.

Your time will be spent on a full shift rota in the Children's Emergency Department with dedicated education and personal development time.

The post holder will be expected to manage children within the footprint in any of these clinical areas with support where required. Where relevant to training, doctors will be supported in mapping their experience to the PEM, Emergency Medicine, and Paediatric curricula.

The post will also be expected to contribute towards our extensive education programme. As well as teaching and learning opportunities, you will also be able to actively participate in ongoing Research as part of our ongoing commitment to PERUKI and PEM research. You will be able to actively participate in quality improvement initiatives with a focus on your preferred area of interest and with support in building your skills, knowledge, and leadership abilities.

Depending on your chosen area of interest, your fellowship roles and responsibilities may include: Paediatric Trauma, Quality Improvement, Simulation, Education, Wellbeing.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

You will have the following as a minimum:

• Full GMC registration.
• Completion of training to ST4+ with either RCPCH or RCEM.
• APLS/EPALS provider.
• NHS experience.

Appointment will be made under local contractual terms and conditions of service for Trust appointed (non-training fellow doctors and dentists). Successful candidates will have an educational framework equivalent to training grade doctors, and there will be a named educational supervisor assigned at the start of the post.

The opportunity for Continued Professional Development (CPD) is highly supported and encouraged by the Trust, with options available to take study leave. All licensed doctors must meet the GMC requirements for revalidation and there will be an annual appraisal to support this process.

Grades for Trust appointed (non-training) fellows will be paid a basic salary at a nodal pay point linked to the grade, at the rate set out in the National Medical and Dental pay circular.

Basic Salary MT04 £61,825 Basic Salary MT05 £70,425.

Salary will be assessed based on experience and skills. Eligibility criteria for appointment to a Nodal Point 5: Have a minimum of 6 years of Specialty training, Hold relevant higher specialty exam (e.g., FRCP, FRCA, FRCS), A portfolio of evidence that demonstrates they meet the criteria for progression (in line with the Curriculum for the specialty similar to deanery trainee).

Travelling expenses will not be paid for attending interview. Please note that GMC registration (with a licence to practice) and right to work in the UK are essential for this role.

Successful applicants will already have GMC registration or will be able to demonstrate they are eligible.

Applicants requiring Tier 2 sponsorship should ensure they meet the Home Office application criteria prior to submitting an application.

Interview date: 2nd May 2025.

Job Reference: 188-M70325.

This vacancy closes on or before 14th April 2025.

Person Specification Qualifications, Training & Experience

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
• GMC registration with a licence to practise.
• Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems.
• Provider status in APLS (or equivalent).
• MRCPCH or MRCEM.
• Previous CT3+ training (or equivalent) in paediatrics or emergency medicine.
• Experience of working in the NHS.
• Paediatric emergency medicine experience.
• ETC/ATLS.
• Quality Improvement experience.
• Teaching experience.
• Research experience.

Aptitudes and skills

• Evidence and ability to work effectively in multi-professional teams.
• Understanding of equality and diversity and how this affects patients, visitors, and staff.
• Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English).
• Demonstrate good organisational skills including ability to prioritise effectively and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrate the ability to be calm, compassionate, and able to respond efficiently to various circumstances, which may change rapidly.
• Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.

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.

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Paediatric Emergency Medicine Consultant

£61,825 to £70,425 a year Assessed on experience and qualifications per annum.