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Senior Clinical Fellow in Paediatric Critical Care ST- ST

Job in Greater London, London, Greater London, W1B, England, UK
Listing for: King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-01
Job specializations:
  • Doctor/Physician
    Medical Doctor
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Senior Clinical Fellow in Paediatric Critical Care ST3 - ST8
Location: Greater London

These are replacement post/s. The remit of the postholder/s will be to work within the multidisciplinary team providing and further developing care for patients within the service. In addition, the individual will be required to play an active role in the general workload of the Care Group while having a significant commitment to teaching and training of junior staff. It is envisaged that the appointee will contribute to the development and delivery of aspects of these services depending upon their interests and experience.

Main

duties of the job
  • To develop competence in:
    Multidisciplinary management of paediatric intensive and high dependency care. Management of the critically unwell child with liver disease, head injury, multi trauma, paediatric surgery, neurosurgery & general paediatric critical care problems.
  • To achieve skills in stabilisation of the critically sick or injured child, including safe intrafacility transfer.
  • Assessing potential critical care patients elsewhere in the hospital.
  • To manage telephone referrals, giving accurate advice, liaising with specialist teams as appropriate.
  • To attain knowledge & experience of different ventilation strategies (including high frequency oscillation), the use of inotropes & renal replacement therapies.
  • To attain experience in practical procedures including intubation, central line insertion.
  • To attain a high level of understanding for systems within NHS and improve their communication skills through participation in multidisciplinary meetings and daily interactions with members of multidisciplinary teams.
  • To jointly provide middle grade cover to the Critical Care Centre (Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) and Paediatric High Dependency Unit (PHDU) with 12 other middle grade doctors (13 in total).
  • About us

    King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c £1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The Trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do.

    being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level. We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

    Job responsibilities

    The clinical fellows will be responsible for the day to day management of the unit. There are two ward rounds per day 08.30 for teaching and major management decisions and a business ward round  16:30. During this post there will be opportunities for the post holder to attend sessions in theatre for practice in intubation and line insertion. Time is allocated within the weekly rota for administration (including discharge summaries) and research.

    The post holder is expected to supervise the junior colleagues for practical procedures and teach the principles of ITU care.

    Person Specification Qualifications
    • Registerable medical qualification. [MRCPCH] or equivalent
    Desirable
    • Other higher degree or diploma (e.g., MD).
    Registration
    • Full registration with GMC/GDC with License to Practice
    Training and Experience
    • Wide experience in all aspects of PICU, culminating in award of CCT or equivalent
    • Specialist training in PICU.
    Research
    • Experience of conducting or supporting clinical research.
    Desirable
    • Relevant research experience in one or more aspects of PICU. Publication of relevant review or case reports
    Administration
    • Experience in day to day organisation of PICU services in a busy Teaching Hospital
    Desirable
    • Familiar with current structure of Health Service and conversant with recent initiatives and changes.
    Audit & quality improvement
    • Understanding of principles of medical audit and quality improvement.
    Desirable
    • Demonstrate ability to lead change.

    Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

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    Position Requirements
    10+ Years work experience
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