We are an award winning organisation providing care at two main hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—and a number of community-based services across London, such as sexual health and HIV clinics.
With 6,700 members of staff, we are proud to care for a diverse population of one million people. We are committed to ensuring that our workforce is just as diverse with a strong mix of skills and abilities.
Our staff are at the very heart of our organisation and we recognise the valuable contribution that each and every person working at the Trust makes. One of our Trust priorities is to be an employer of choice—a place where people want to start their career and to grow with us through continued education, professional development and support .
Junior Clinical Fellow in Paediatrics or Paediatric Emergency Medicine
NHS Medical & Dental: Junior Clinical Fellow
Main area Paediatrics Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Junior Clinical Fellow Contract 6 months (Fixed term: 6 months) Hours Full time - 40 hours per week Job ref 289-WLCH-139
Site Chelsea & Westminster Hospital Town London Salary £45715 - £69976 per annum plus On Calls & London Weighting Closing 01/11/2026 23:59
Job overview
We are seeking to recruit junior doctors to join either the acute/inpatient paediatric team or be based in the Paediatric Emergency Department. In both areas the post holder will be working alongside trainees from Paediatrics, General Practice and Emergency Medicine backgrounds and will have access to similar educational opportunities.
The posts commence in March 2027 but there is scope for an earlier start depending on individual needs.
Main duties of the job
Provide day to day support on site on the Paediatric wards or in the Paediatric Emergency Department
Integral member of the paediatric resuscitation team
Participate in the out of hours rotas
Contribute to the departmental and undergraduate teaching programme including simulation
Participate and be creative in the audit/research programme of the department
Working for our organisation
We provide services from two main hospitals, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital, and a number of clinics across London and the South-East. We have over 6,000 members of staff that arePROUD to Carefor nearly one million people. Both hospitals provide full clinical services, including full maternity, emergency and children's, in addition to a range of community-based services across London, such as award-winning sexual health and HIV clinics.
We're one of the best preforming Trusts in the country. We're also one of the top trusts to work for - our staff say they're engaged, motivated, and would recommend us as a place to work and receive treatment.
Our Trust has been rated by the Care Quality Commission as 'Good' in all five of the main domains of safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led, giving an us overall rating of 'Good'. We've also been awarded an 'Outstanding' rating for 'use of resources' by an NHS Improvement inspection.
Our facilities are some of the best in the country. We have been investing around £10 million a year in our estate. We are currently spending £25 million on expanding our adult and neonatal critical care facilities at Chelsea and Westminster and redevelopment of our children's unit at West Middlesex - in partnership with our charity, CW+ and generous donors.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For full information please refer to the job description provided in the attachments on this advert.
Please note that the advert may close earlier should we receive high volume of interest.
Person specification
Education and Qualifications
- MB BS or Equivalent
- Full GMC/medical registration
- BSc
- MRCPCH
Experience
- Completed Foundation training or equivalent
- Previous Paediatric or Emergency Medicine experience
- Teaching qualification
Skills and knowledge
- Competencies relevant to completion of Foundation training
- Competent in full range of practical skills
- Experience working within multi-disciplinary teams
- Enthusiasm for teaching, both undergraduate and post-graduate
- Child protection experience/training
- EPLS or APLS
- Competent in full range of paediatric practical skills
Important
- There may be some occasions when we have to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date, this will be due to a high volume of applications. You are therefore advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
- Please check your emails regularly (and your junk folder) as this is how we will communicate with you throughout the recruitment process.
- In submitting an application, you authorise the Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process, should you be appointed to the post.
- During the recruitment process your identity documentation (ie passport, driving licence, visa etc) will be scanned using a device which recognises UV, infrared and machine-readable zone security features of the documents provided.
- Employment at the Trust is offered subject to successful completion of a six month probationary period.
- We operate a joint recruitment hub across the North West London Acute Provider Collaborative Group. As part of this, your application and personal data may be shared with partner trusts within the group for recruitment and workforce purposes, in line with General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
Right to work
If you need sponsorship to work in the UK, please visit the Home Office website for information on sponsorship and visa status before you fill in your application form. Due to recent changes in the UK immigration rules which affect Skilled Worker Visas, Global Business Mobility, Higher Skill Level and Increased Salary Thresholds, please ensure that you are able to meet the requirements to live and work in the UK before applying. Further information about eligibility is available on UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
The recruitment team are available to provide support from 9am–5pm, Mon–Fri. To contact the team please call the Trust switchboard and ask for ‘Recruitment team, Human Resources Department’.
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Junior Clinical Fellow in Paediatrics or Paediatric Emergency Medicine employer: Chelwest
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is an exceptional employer, renowned for its commitment to patient care and staff development. With a strong focus on equality and flexible working arrangements, employees benefit from a supportive work culture that prioritises their well-being and professional growth. The Trust's investment in state-of-the-art facilities and its recognition as one of England's top-performing trusts make it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers in healthcare.
