Full Sub-Speciality Training in Paediatric Emergency Medicine

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A Vacancy at University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust.

Applications are invited for a training position in Paediatric Emergency Medicine for 12 months fixed term contract. Post holders will train 6 months in the Paediatric Emergency Department at the Leicester Royal infirmary and 6 months in Children's’ Intensive Care Medicine with some general paediatric experience.

 

This post will offer you a clinical supervisor, designated study days as well as opportunities to attend other established training courses.

 

The University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust is one of the largest teaching hospital trusts in the UK. The Childrens’ Emergency Department (ED) is based at Leicester Royal Infirmary where we currently see 60,000 patients a year, which provides an environment to practice challenging but very rewarding Emergency Medicine.

• Full sub-speciality PEM consists of 6 months of PEM and 6 months of PICU, all at the LRI site.

• The Paediatric ED incorporates:• 2 specific Paediatric Resuscitation bays

• 10-bay Majors Area

• A ‘Minors’ area with 7 cubicles

• 5-bay Assessment Area

• The Children’s Short Stay Unit (CSSU) with 12 beds

• The appointee will be expected to work as part of a team with a responsibility to maintain the highest standards of emergency clinical care.

• Active participation in internal professional supporting activities such as departmental and Trust matters concerning e.g. Clinical Governance and Audit is essential

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:

https://www.uhleicester.nhs.uk

General

• Maintain good professional standards and to comply, in particular, with the GMC’s “Good Medical Practice guidance.

• Be aware of clinical governance principles and clinical risk management, and play an active role in their implementation.

• Ensure that all mandatory training is complete and up to date.

• To be familiar with, and uphold the core trust values.

Education & Teaching

The appointee is expected to participate in the ongoing teaching and training of junior staff (e.g. Foundation Year doctors, Junior Clinical Fellows, ACPs), medical students and both Paediatric and Emergency Medicine trainees.

There is an active teaching programme, with an hour per week of protected teaching at sub-speciality level. This teaching is supervised by a consultant.

 

Study Leave & Training

The appointee is expected to participate in continuing professional development.  Study leave and a study leave budget is provided for this purpose and the appointee will be entitled to apply for funding of activities outlined in their personal development plan. Study leave is classed as paid leave.

 

Research

Research is an integral part of the department. Interests which improve and contribute to patient care will be encouraged and supported within the department and in the Trust. There are frequent opportunities for motivated candidates to contribute to the ongoing research programme within the Emergency Department.

This advert closes on Tuesday 24 Nov 2026