Trust Doctor (eqv to ST1-ST2) in Paediatric Emergency Medicine | Barts Health NHS Trust

Barts HEALTH NHS Trust

TRUST DOCTOR (JUNIOR Clinical Fellow) in paediatric EmergEncy Medicine

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six to twelve month fixed term contract

We are delighted to invite applications for a 6-12 month fixed term post as a Junior Clinical Fellow in Paediatric Emergency Medicine. We welcome applications for posts starting in September 2026 or February/March 2027. We welcome applications from candidates looking to work on both a full-time and less than full time basis.

Our Junior Clinical Fellow post is intended to provide between 6 to 12 months of Paediatric Emergency Medicine in a major trauma centre. It is aimed at early to mid-stage Emergency Medicine or Paediatric trainees (ST1-3 equivalent), or trainees undertaking an ‘FY3’ Year between Foundation Training and Specialty Training, looking to gain further experience in Paediatric Emergency Medicine.

Our Junior Clinical Fellow post is designed to enable the post-holder to start/consolidate PEM skills in the well-supported environment of a friendly Paediatric Emergency Department, while getting the bonus of being in a major trauma centre with exposure to a huge range of expertise and support.

The successful candidate will join a highly motivated, consultant led team delivering high quality emergency care to East London. The department receives a full range of emergencies from the local area in addition to major trauma from North East London and Essex with a total of 180,000 patients seen each year including 40,000 paediatric patients.

The post includes SHO level duties in the paediatric emergency department working on a full shift rota. Junior clinical fellows have 24/7 clinical supervision from paediatric emergency medicine consultants and registrars.The post holder will have a named educational supervisor responsible for developmental and pastoral supervision.

Candidates must hold full registration with the GMC with a licence to practice.

Details of the job plan and full Job Description and Person Specification are included in the application pack.

Informal enquiries are welcomed by Dr Emre Basatemur, Consultant in Paediatric Emergency Medicine (emre.basatemur@nhs.net).

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The full job description and the person specification provide an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, outlining the qualification, skills, experience, and knowledge required.

Please view the attachment below.

Please be advised that the vacancy advertisement may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, we recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

This advert closes on Sunday 2 Aug 2026