Clinical Fellow in Paediatrics RHCYP

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NHS LOTHIAN

LOCUM APPOINTMENT FOR SERVICE IN PAEDIATRICS

ROYAL HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

NHS Lothian is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best.

To this end, NHS Lothian welcomes applications from all sections of society.

We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.

Are you a doctor who can demonstrate satisfactorily completed a UK foundation (FY1 & FY2) training programme (or equivalent competencies) with recent experience relevant to the practice of paediatrics, Paediatric Surgery, Neonatal Medicine or Paediatric Emergency Medicine in the UK?

Applications are welcome for the above fixed term (6 months), full time (40 hours per week) post based in Royal Hospital for Children and Young People.

This post has an anticipated start date of 5th August 2026. This post will be backfilling vacancies in the clinical services caused by maternity leave and other absences leading to potential opportunities to gain experience in Paediatrics, Paediatric Surgery, Paediatric Critical Care, Neonatology or Paediatric Emergency Medicine on one or more NHS Lothian sites depending on service requirements and the development needs of the successful applicant.

The post holder will be responsible for undertaking duties associated with the assessment and admission of acutely unwell children and the day to day care of inpatients. Duties will include participating in Consultant-led ward rounds, reviewing in-patients, and full involvement in patient management and treatment. There will be full participation in the out of hours rota.

Please note that to practice medicine in the UK you need to hold both GMC registration and a license to practice.

The post does not have educational approval from the Postgraduate Dean and will not be recognised for training.

For an informal discussion or further information please contact:

Dr Paul Leonard

Associate Medical Director

Royal Hospital for Children and Young People,

50 Little France Crescent,

Edinburgh,

EH16 4TJ

PA: [email protected] - 0131 312 0748

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We cannot accept CVs as a form of application and only a completed online application form will be accepted. Personal information will not be sent with the application for short listing. The application form will be identified by the candidate number only to ensure that all applicants are treated equally.

Closing Date: 8 th April 2026

***PLEASE NOTE: We cannot accept late applications so please ensure your application is submitted early***

Interview Date: 6 th June 2026

**Please note we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage**