Clinical Fellow Higher (ST6+) in Paediatric Retrieval (PaNDR)

Job overview

Applications are invited for the post of Clinical Fellow Higher (ST6+) in Paediatric Retrieval (PaNDR) at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

This post is available to commence from 03 February 2025 until 01 February 2026.

This post has previously been occupied by a number of overseas Trainees who have found it beneficial to have exposure in Acute Paediatric Retrieval in a Tertiary Unit.

This post will also be appealing to senior Trainees including post CCT holders who are wishing to gain further Acute Paediatric or Paediatric Critical Care experience guided and supported by the national PICS-ATG transport Passport Curriculum. It would be particularly suited to those wishing to gain experience at middle grade level in a centre of excellence before seeking their first Consultant post.

Fellows and Trainees with at least two years of experience in Anaesthetics, Intensive Care Medicine, or trained in Emergency Medicine are also encouraged to apply.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will participate on the Middle Grade rota which is a full shift pattern and regulated by the European working time directive (EWTD).

Support for study and professional leaves are built in the job plan and participation in research and audit activities is strongly encouraged, although the training opportunities associated with this post will be equal to those for the Specialty Registrars in the department.

In order to be considered, applicants must meet the essential criteria outlined in the person specification.

Please note that this post does not carry Postgraduate Dean’s approval or training recognition, however the applicant may use the experience as an Out of Programme Experience (OOPE).   Full Registration and a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council at point of commencement is required.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

PaNDR serves the region of East of England (EoE). This Service is co-located with the existing Neonatal Service based at Addenbrookes Hospital and serves 15 large non-paediatric specialist district general hospitals in addition to Addenbrookes Hospital.

PaNDR has been covering the region of the East of England from 01 April 2022 in-line with the existing neonatal team 24/7. The Service currently comprises three teams on the paediatric side and similar number on the neonatal arm of PaNDR with each having 4 dedicated brand-new purpose-designed ambulances and highly trained Ambulance Technicians.

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust includes Addenbrooke’s and the Rosie Hospitals. We are one of the largest and busiest hospitals in the country with an outstanding reputation that is down to the exceptional people that work here.

Our philosophy is to keep the patient at the heart of everything we do. Every person that works for the Trust, regardless of their role, meets our patients and visitors with respect and is expected to uphold our values of Together - Safe, Kind, and Excellent.

We look for people who are willing to go the extra mile and committed to being part of a healthcare team that delivers an excellent caring service to our patients.

Please refer to the Job description and Person specification attached for further details on the main responsibilities and duties for this post.