Trust Doctor (eqv to ST1/ST2) in Paediatric | Barts Health NHS Trust

We are delighted to invite applications for a 10 month Junior Clinical Fellow post in General Paediatrics, working on our Paediatric Assessment Unit.

The successful candidate will join a highly motivated, consultant-led team delivering high quality paediatric care to Tower Hamlets & East London.

The post holder will support us in delivering Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) on our Paediatric Assessment Unit (PAU).

The paediatric department is welcoming and friendly. Our multidisciplinary clinical team includes nurses, play specialists, advanced clinical practitioners (ACPs), clinical nurse specialists and allied health professionals working alongside doctors in training, clinical fellows, associate specialists & consultants. All our team are dedicated to the highest standards in clinical care and patient safety.

Dr Amit Bali, Clinical Director for General & Community Paediatrics on 020 3594 1437 or e-mailabali@nhs.netand byDr Susie Minson & Dr Sarah Boutros, Joint Clinical Leads for General Paediatrics on 020 3594 1641 or e-mailsusie.minson@nhs.netorsarah.boutros@nhs.net

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

The duties of the post include: managing ED referrals/GP referrals, seeing Paediatric Rapid Access Clinic (PRAC) patients, managing patients under ambulatory care pathways.

This is a full time post, but applications are welcome from candidates hoping to work less than whole time or who wish to job share.

The hours of work are 9am – 7pm Monday to Friday, there are no unsocial hours or weekends included in the rota.

Candidates must hold full registration with the GMC with a licence to practice, whilst experience in paediatrics is desirable.

Details of the job plans and full Job Descriptions and Person Specifications are included in the application pack.

Barts Health supports The Pregnancy Loss Pledge and commits to supporting their staff through the distress of miscarriage.

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

Assess and prioritise children and young people attending Paediatric SDEC with undifferentiated health conditions.

Undertake holistic assessment, planning, investigation, implementation and evaluation of children and young people’s health needs.

Undertake physical assessment and examination of children and young people with complex and long term conditions.

Determine differential diagnoses using advanced assessment and critical thinking skills.

Act autonomously to provide treatment and plan of ongoing care or referral.

Initiate treatment plans, following protocols/guidelines, and supporting others to ensure the ongoing safety of children and young people

Discussing cases with senior decision makers in general paediatric team

Request and arrange investigations as necessary, including blood tests, blood gases, electrocardiograms, X-rays, Ultrasound scans, Echocardiography and CT scans.

This advert closes on Thursday 29 Oct 2026