Senior Clinical Fellow Paediatrics

Merseywestlancs; Chorley; On-site; GBP 66,000; Full time

Job summary

A health service provider in Chorley is looking for a Senior Clinical Fellow in Paediatrics. This role offers a full-time commitment, involving care for children, young people, and neonates in a ward. You will work under the supervision of experienced consultants, participate in a 1 in 11 on-call rota, and contribute to departmental audits. Ideal candidates must have MBBS or equivalent qualifications along with relevant pediatric experience. Competitive salary and opportunities for professional development are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience at Tier 1 level.
• Experience managing patients in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Ability to work unsupervised.

Responsibilities

• Care for children, young people, and neonates in a ward environment.
• Participate in a 1:11 on-call rota at ST3+ level.
• Supervise junior staff and support departmental audits.

Skills

Teaching ability

Teamwork

Research experience/publications

APLS

Education

MBBS or equivalent medical qualifications

Full GMC registration

Other Paediatric Qualifications

MRCPCH

Job description

Overview

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Senior Clinical Fellow – NHS Medical & Dental: Paediatrics

Main area: Paediatrics  |  NHS Medical & Dental: Senior Clinical Fellow | Contract: Permanent | Hours: Full time - 40 hours per week (1 in 11 rota) | Job ref: 409-7540906

Site: Ormskirk Hospital, Ormskirk

Salary: £65,048 per annum (Yearly)

Closing: 22/02/2026 23:59

Note: This vacancy may close early if a high number of applications are received.

Job overview

We are seeking to employ 2 full-time Paediatric Senior Clinical Fellows. The Senior Clinical Fellow role provides an excellent opportunity for a paediatric trained doctor (ST3 or above) to maintain clinical skills caring for children, young people and neonates in a ward environment and to gain experience of paediatric sub-specialities in a District General Hospital. This unit has a long history of supporting and nurturing doctors, including those from overseas, to help them achieve their career goals. All principal duties will be undertaken under the direct supervision of the Consultant and the wider Paediatric Team. These positions are based at Ormskirk District General Hospital.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will participate in a 1:11 on-call rota at ST3+ level. This is equivalent to Tier 2 level (previously known as Registrar or Middle grade, now known as a Senior Clinical Fellow).

The Paediatric Department includes a dedicated Children’s Accident & Emergency Department with a 4-bedded Assessment Bay, a 17-bedded in-patient ward and a 6-bed day case unit including facilities for adolescents. There is a designated Modern Paediatric Outpatient Department at Ormskirk Hospital. The paediatric ward provides 24-hour emergency admission facilities to the children of the district along with routine planned admissions and day cases. The Neonatal Unit has 12 cots including one for Intensive Care (Level 2) with room for expansion if needed. The current number of deliveries is around 3,100 per annum; the Neonatal Unit is part of the Cheshire and Mersey Neonatal Intensive Care Network. The emergency department sees approximately 28,000 patients a year. There is a dedicated Paediatric Emergency Medicine Consultant with additional consultant cover provided by the general Emergency Medicine Consultants.

Working for our organisation

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 10,500 dedicated staff across 21 sites. Our services include:

• Acute Care: Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.
• Primary Care: Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre in St Helens.
• Community Services: Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital for rehabilitation; urgent care at the Urgent Treatment Centre in St Helens town centre.
• Specialist Regional Services: Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital for more than 4 million people across Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.

Achievements include: Rated Outstanding by CQC (August 2018); Top 100 places to work in the NHS; National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023).

You will be expected to undertake the Trusts' commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please ensure you have read through the attached Job Description and Person Specification before submitting your application.

Advertising date: 9th February 2026; Closing date: 22nd February 2026; Shortlisting date: W/C 23rd February 2026; Proposed Interview date: March 2026 (TBC).

Please note, this post may close earlier than advertised if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Applicants must hold full registration with the GMC at the time of application
• MBBS or equivalent medical qualifications
• Other Paediatric Qualifications
• MRCPCH

Knowledge

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience at Tier 1 level
• Must have experience in managing patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings
• Ability to work unsupervised
• Experience and evidence of participation in departmental audit
• APLS

Skills

• Proven ability to teach
• Commitment to teaching and supervision of junior staff
• Research experience/publications
• Evidence of commitment to further development
• Ability to work in a team

Other

• Willingness to seek timely assistance from senior colleagues when appropriate
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff at all levels and with patients
• Flexibility to meet changing needs of the NHS & Unit
• Up-to-date knowledge of changes in NHS structure and implications for hospital-based services

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Flexible Working

MWL supports flexible working patterns. Employees have the right to request flexible working from day one; there is no limit on the number of requests and requests will be considered. We will consider flexible working options at interview stage.

Additional Information

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Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a DBS submission may be required.