Junior Clinical Fellow - BCYP

Job summary

The post holder will be expected to provide ST1- ST3a grade cover on a rotational shift basis within our Acute Paediatrics and Neonatal services and participate in the on-call FY2 - ST3a rota. Resident Doctor staffing will also be required to work in our Paediatric Emergency Department to support patient experience and flow. They are expected to supervise the FY1s in service delivery and inpatients.

Hours of working

We currently have a cohort of 9x HET Speciality Trainees, 9x HET GPVTS Trainees, and 4x Junior Clinical Fellows - BCYP, who cover our acute roster to include the following areas:

  • T2 Rainbow Ward
  • Paediatric Assessment Unit with support to the Paediatric ED
  • Ocean Day Unit Doctors List Clinic
  • Sunrise Neonatal Unit

All staff, with effect from 1st April 2025, are employed onto the 2016 terms and conditions for junior doctors in training (England) . Rota enhancements are provided in line with the contract for all weekend working, out of hours working, and additional rostered hours over and above the 40-hour basic contract.

Main duties of the job

We respect the rights of children and aim to provide a safe and healthy environment for them within the department.

We see children as children first, recognising their changing needs and abilities as they become older, rather than as a disease process or problem.

We encourage parents and children to be actively involved in the care provided.

We aim to work in partnership with the family and the general practitioner to provide as much care as possible at home.

We respect the individual racial, linguistic, religious, and cultural background of each child.

All members of the department aim to work in a multi-disciplinary way.

We aim to provide fast and effective communication with families and general practitioners via the telephone, patient information sheets, and very rapid discharge summaries.

We aim to provide a high standard of care, facilitated by the use of protocols and guidelines, which are continuously reviewed in clinical and audit meetings.

We aim for a situation where all members of staff are being trained, or are involved in training others, or both.

We aim for a climate of constant innovation underpinned by research and audit.

About us

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top.

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Details

  • Date posted: 14 August 2026
  • Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
  • Salary: £54,499 a year Per Annum +£2,162 London weighting
  • Contract: Fixed term
  • Duration: 12 months
  • Working pattern: Full-time
  • Reference number: 391-NMUH-8131429
  • Job locations: North Middlesex Hospital, North middlesex Hospital, London, N18 1QX, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Person specification:

Skills

Essential

  • Able to prioritise clinical need
  • Able to discuss treatment options with patients in a way they can understand
  • Able to establish good working relations with patients, carers and multi-disciplinary colleagues
  • Aware of own limitations, consults senior colleagues appropriately and knows when to ask for help
  • Understand of issues relating to diversity. Ability & willingness to engage with patients and staff from all ethnic and cultural groups.

Desirable

  • Computer literate
  • Understands the importance and impact of information systems in health care
  • Demonstrates a critical and enquiring approach to knowledge acquisition

Education

Essential

  • MBBS or equivalent
  • Holds full UK GMC registration and license to practice

Desirable

  • A Postgraduate qualification such as DCH, MRCPCH, DCCH, or equivalent.
  • APLS.EPLS, PALS, NLS.

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

  • Substantial experience working at a post foundation
  • Keeps professional knowledge & skills up to date.
  • Potential to benefit from the training available i.e. fits with career aspirations
  • Understands the basic principles of research

Desirable

  • Previous experience in an acute hospital setting
  • Previous NHS experience
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