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Junior Paediatric Clinical Fellow
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Junior Paediatric Clinical Fellow
Junior Clinical Fellow in Paediatrics (Fixed-Term, 12 Months)
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK, employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical roles. We provide acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care to a population of over 1.15 million—and a wider regional/national population of 2.2 million.
About the Role
We are seeking a **Junior Clinical Fellow in Paediatrics (ST1 + ST2 equivalent or above) for a fixed-term, 12-month position, offering an opportunity to develop in the field of paediatrics or General Practice.
This New Graduate Register (NGR)-eligible role is based at the Royal Hospital for Children, Glasgow—a state-of-the-art facility that opened in June 2015.
You will be involved in:
- Acute paediatric receiving
- Emergency Department rotations
- Medical Specialty areas
Key Details
- Grade: Junior Clinical Fellows in Paediatrics
- Department: General Paediatrics and Medical Specialties
- Location: Royal Hospital for Children, Glasgow
- Hours: 40 hours per week (shift pattern to be confirmed)
- Band: National NHS pay scale applies
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Requirements
Applicants must:
- Hold full GMC registration and a licence to practice.
- Be at the level of ST1 + ST2 or above to meet the eligibility standards for this post.
- If you have not recently completed a UK Foundation programme (within 3.5 years of the advertised start date), you may be required to submit a Certificate of Readiness to Enter Specialty Training (CREST). This must:
- Be completed by a consultant who has worked with you for at least 3 continuous months (whole-time equivalent) within the 3.5-year qualifying window.
Application Process
- This post may close early due to high demand, so apply as soon as possible soon.
- No shortlisting feedback will be provided due to application volumes.
NHSGGC Commitments
We promote a healthy work/life balance and offer flexible working options where service allowances permit. If you are seeking a non-standard or part-time working arrangement, you may be encouraged to discuss it during recruitment.
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Follow-Up Support
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Next Steps
If you are interested, contact:
- Owen Forbes, Consultant Paediatrician, Clinical Lead for General Paediatrics
- Email: owen.forbes2@nhs.scot
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- Do not plagiarise: RHSCG has a strict policy on AI-generated applications—submissions that are not your own will be withdrawn.
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