Senior Clinical Fellows in Paediatric Emergency Medicine with Trauma

at  Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Two posts in Paediatric Emergency Medicine with an interest in either Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) or Paediatric Major trauma, for 12 months starting September 2025.
We are pleased to announce exciting opportunities for doctors wishing to gain further experience and expertise in Paediatric Emergency Medicine, whilst also expanding their skills in either POCUS or Paediatric Major Trauma. They will also get experience in managing and leading a hectic emergency department safely and effectively.
We are looking for experienced doctors who have completed at least 3 years post-Foundation training in either paediatrics or Emergency Medicine (with at least 6 months in paediatrics if EM trained). Successful candidates will be able to show a real interest in Paediatric EM, and show how these posts will further their training and career. They are suitable for those looking for Out of Program experience (OOP), working alongside RCPCH Grid trainees in PEM.
Candidates must have experience as a middle grade, and have worked in the UK NHS for at least 12 months.
There is dedicated time within the post to gain particular experience with either POCUS (1 post) or Paediatric Major Trauma (1 post), and to complete QI / Education / research projects within these areas. There is also an expectation that candidates will engage with the wider teaching and QI work within the department.
These posts sit within the senior decision maker (SDM) rota within the paediatric ED. Doctors will assess and manage the wide range of presentations of illness and injury in children and young people. They will support more junior resident doctors (along with the consultants), and help the wider MDT team provide effective and quality care to children and their families.

Key areas of responsibilities;

• To provide initial assessment and treatment of children brought to the Emergency Department.
• To support the nursing and medical team within the department, and provide supervision and support for less experienced trainees.
• To hone experience in the resuscitation of critically unwell children, and to gain experience in major trauma in children and young people.
• To complete quality improvement projects to improve the care the department can provide for it’s patients.

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career. Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We encourage staff to have the Covid vaccination to protect themselves, patients, other colleagues as well as the wider community. Please note it is an operational requirement to comply with infection prevention and control procedures within the Trust such as lateral flow testing, handwashing and the wearing of masks, according to the procedures in place at any time or location.
As part of our continued response to Covid19 we are still conducting the majority of our interviews virtually.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

CLINICAL DUTIES:

• To provide safe and effective clinical care to children in the department, under the supervision of the Paediatric Emergency Medicine Consultant, in accordance with departmental and trust clinical guidelines and evidence.
• To help provide on-going care for children on CDU, who are likely to go home within the next few hours, and to help treat and escalate if these children become more unwell.
• To help with the resuscitation and stabilisation of significantly injured or sick children.
• To help perform procedures including minor orthopaedic procedures, suturing etc
• To be responsible for good safety netting and signposting on discharge, and ensuring the safety of children on discharge from the department.
• To provide good communication with nursing staff and colleagues, and work cohesively as part of the team.
• To help support, and learn from, colleagues with differing clinical backgrounds
• To liaise effectively with colleagues from different specialties, and with HCP in the community (GP, midwife, school nurses etc).
• To effectively use the computerised system for patient records, ordering, results and communication (discharge letters).
• To ensure all safeguarding concerns are addressed and communicated.

Administration/ Managerial Responsibilities

• To develop and hone the skills in working an Emergency Department – prioritisation, safety, flow and efficient working.
• To comply with trust and department rules and professional behaviours.
• To complete a Quality improvement project or audit
• To ensure outstanding results and actions are completed.

Scope and purpose of job description
This post will have dedicated non-clinical time allocated for projects and education. Whilst the focus of these posts will be POCUS / Paediatric major trauma, the department also has a wealth of expertise in many other aspects of paediatric emergency medicine, and in educational and quality improvement work. We will expect the successful candidate to undertake significant QI, teaching or research projects during their time with us

Key areas of responsibilities;

• To provide initial assessment and treatment of children brought to the Emergency Department.
• To support the nursing and medical team within the department, and provide supervision and support for less experienced trainees.
• To hone experience in the resuscitation of critically unwell children, and to gain experience in major trauma in children and young people.
• To complete quality improvement projects to improve the care the department can provide for it’s patients