Paediatric Rheumatology Clinical Fellow | University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 20 Chwefror 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £65,048 pa pro rata |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 22 Mawrth 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Leicester, LE1 5WW |
| Cwmni: | University Hospitals of Leicester |
| Math o swydd: | Cytundeb |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 7725692/358-7725692-WC |
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This post is a whole-time Clinical Fellow (middle grade) in Paediatric and Adolescent Rheumatology based at Leicester Royal Infirmary to start as soon as possible.
The Department of Paediatric and Adolescent Rheumatology provides clinical services for patients with all types of rheumatic disease. Referrals are received from the primary care, community paediatric team and other departments within the Trust. Joint injections under Entonox are carried out in the day care unit and the GA list is supported by the other Paediatric colleagues. The team works in close relationships with all paediatric sub-specialities including Dermatology, Endocrine, Respiratory, Cardiology, Ophthalmology, Gastroenterology and Nephrology speciality teams. There is a dedicated Paediatric Uveitis service. There is also a dedicated transitional process, attended by an Adult Rheumatology colleague. Patients in the age group 14-18 yrs. are reviewed in the transitional clinic and after 18 yrs. transitioned to the dedicated Young Adult Rheumatology clinic run by the Adult Rheumatologist.
The activities in the typical week will include, ward rounds, day-care reviews, assessment of inpatient referrals, virtual homecare prescribing, virtual day-care prescribing, response to all clinical queries, telephone consultations (outreach, primary care, other specialties) and joint injections.
• Participate in the out-patient care of a full range of Paediatric and Adolescent Rheumatology conditions
• Participate in the emergency and elective management of children, teenagers and young adults with rheumatology problems admitted to University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
• Review paediatric rheumatology patients as required in the paediatric/TYA day care unit.
• Be responsible for arranging the admission of patients for inpatient and day case investigations and treatment.
• Be responsible alongside Consultants for Entonox and theatre lists for children/TYA patients undergoing joint injections
• Participate in assessment of in-patient referrals
• Respond to clinical queries and communicating effectively with outreach, primary care, other specialties and families
• Be responsible for virtual prescribing for day care and home care for Paediatric Rheumatology patients
• Liaise closely with the specialist nurses
• Work closely with the multidisciplinary team ensuring co-ordinated delivery of care
• Attend/contribute to MDTs
• Participate in teaching, audit and service development
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact, and
• research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
The appointee will be expected to fulfil the following duties with the agreed Job Plan.
PRINCIPLE ELEMENTS OF THE POST
Clinical
The Clinical Fellow will have ongoing involvement throughout the appointment with the routine paediatric rheumatology outpatient clinics held at LRI and outreach centres and with the paediatric rheumatology inpatient/ day-care service at LRI.
In addition, the activities in the typical week will include, ward rounds, day-care reviews, assessment of inpatient referrals, virtual homecare prescribing, virtual day-care prescribing, response to all clinical queries, telephone consultations (outreach, primary care, other specialties) and joint injections.
The successful candidate will work under the supervision of the Paediatric Rheumatology Consultants and:
• Participate in the out-patient care of a full range of Paediatric and Adolescent Rheumatology conditions
• Participate in the emergency and elective management of children, teenagers and young adults with rheumatology problems admitted to University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
• Review paediatric rheumatology patients as required in the paediatric/TYA day care unit.
• Be responsible for arranging the admission of patients for inpatient and day case investigations and treatment.
• Be responsible alongside Consultants for Entonox and theatre lists for children/TYA patients undergoing joint injections
• Participate in assessment of in-patient referrals
• Respond to clinical queries and communicating effectively with outreach, primary care, other specialties and families
• Be responsible for virtual prescribing for day care and home care for Paediatric Rheumatology patients
• Liaise closely with the specialist nurses
• Work closely with the multidisciplinary team ensuring co-ordinated delivery of care
• Attend/contribute to MDTs
• Participate in teaching, audit and service development
Teaching
Both main campuses of the Trust are major centres for undergraduate and postgraduate education and teaching. The appointee will be expected to join our teaching programme helping with teaching paediatric rheumatology to undergraduate medical students and other professionals, in addition to opportunities for local and regional presentations and publications.
Audit/QIP and Research:
The appointee will be expected to actively participate in all the audit/QIP activities of the department. The paediatric Rheumatology service at UHL NHS trust is involved in a number of national and international research trials. The appointee should actively participate in all the research activities of the department
KEY RESULT AREAS
Service Delivery & Development
• To provide paediatric and TYA outpatient and inpatient services.
• To work collaboratively with the paediatric rheumatology team and other services.
• To instigate and participate in clinical audits.
• To participate in medical education, teaching and training.
• To work with the team to develop and review protocols of care.
• To participate in MDT meetings.
• To actively ensure the appropriate safeguarding of patients.
Governance (E.g., NHSLA, CQC, Audit)
• To work effectively with the CBU clinical quality & safety co-ordinator to identify and reduce risk, incidents and complaints to ensure that the team learn from any such occurrences to improve patient safety.
Patient Service
• To be responsible for ensuring that consistently high standards of patient care is delivered by example and mentorship.
• To ensure that patients and families become expert in their own care.
Research and Teaching at Leicester Childrens Hospital
• To instigate and participate in clinical audits.
• To support the paediatric research profile.
• Participate in regular ward teaching of medical students and in weekly case presentations and junior medical staff teaching.
• The fellow will also be encouraged to participate in the teaching programmes for nursing and paramedical staff.
It is the aim of the Leicester Children's Hospital to continue to develop the University Hospitals of Leicester as a recognised centre of excellence. This will require not only excellence in the clinical service but also an on-going programme of excellence in education and research.
Working hours:
0900-1700 hrs (Monday-Friday)
TIMETABLE (PROVISIONAL) Mon
Am
Ward cover Paediatric Rheumatology and day care
Pm
Ward work and teaching
Tues
Am
Entonox Joint injections and urgent review: day care
Pm
MDT meetings
Wed
Am
Paediatric Rheumatology clinic
Pm
Ward and day care activities
Thurs
Am
Paediatric Rheumatology clinic
PM
Paediatric Radiology MDT
Ward and day care activities
Prescribing
Fri
Am
Ward review/Clinic/ GA joint injections list
Pm
Audit /Research/publications
Note: Job plan subject to change depending on the speciality needs
Staff
• The post does not carry any formal line management responsibility, although there will be an expectation that the post holder will be expected to lead and mentor Junior doctors and other Clinical Staff where appropriate
Policy
• The post holder will be expected to comply with national and local polices DOH and NICE guidance where applicable. The post holder will additionally be expected to be fully engaged with the clinical and managerial teams to develop policies locally where appropriate.
Communications
• To communicate effectively with clinical and managerial staff at all levels, patients and their families/carers.
Person SpecificationEducation / Qualifications
Essential
• oGMC registration
• oMRCPCH or equivalent.
• oEntitled to work in the UK.
Desirable
• Previous experience at Paediatric Middle Grade level in the UK
Skills and Abilities
Essential
• oExcellent English
• oGood communication skills, verbal and written
Experience & training
Essential
• oPrevious experience in Paediatrics, including emergencies and safeguarding**
• oAPLS (or equivalent)
• oSafeguarding Training Level 2-3
• oAbility to keep accurate and legible patient records and statistical information
• oEvidence of Leadership experience
Desirable
• oExperience in Teaching/ training undergraduates, junior medical staff/nurses
• oUnderstanding management of chronic illnesses
Audit/ Clinical Governance
Essential
• oExperience of active participation in audits, formulating guidelines, quality improvement projects
Research
Essential
• oUnderstanding the place of Research in Service Development
Desirable
• oEvidence of participating in research
Personal Characteristics
Essential
• oAdaptable
• oAble to work within multidisciplinary teams
• oAble to prioritise and manage time effectively
• oWillingness to work flexibly when required
• oGood organisational skills
• oAble to work under pressure
• oAble to work to deadlines
This advert closes on Sunday 15 Mar 2026