Paediatric Emergency Medicine Clinical Fellow - Ultrasound
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust is offering an exceptional opportunity for an Ultrasound Fellow in Paediatric Emergency Medicine. This one-year fellowship combines hands-on clinical experience in a purpose-built Paediatric Emergency Department (PED) at Sunderland Royal Hospital with a fully funded Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Ultrasound at Teesside University. The PED is a standalone, state-of-the-art facility serving approximately 29,000 children annually, with features including dedicated resuscitation bays, high-dependency beds, and a Children's Short Stay Assessment Unit. The post holder will split their time between clinical work (80%) and academic development (20%), gaining advanced skills in paediatric emergency care and point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) applications. Supported by a multidisciplinary team and the Sunderland Ultrasound Faculty, you will benefit from expert mentorship, hands-on ultrasound training, and opportunities to engage in research and quality improvement projects. This fellowship provides the ideal platform for clinicians eager to enhance their clinical and ultrasound expertise while working in a busy, patient-focused environment. Main Duties of the Job
The Ultrasound Fellow will play a key role in providing high-quality care to children presenting with a range of conditions in the Paediatric Emergency Department (PED) at Sunderland Royal Hospital. Clinical Duties:
Assess, treat, and manage paediatric patients with illnesses and injuries, including life-threatening conditions. Participate in resuscitation and trauma management. Maintain accurate and timely documentation in line with departmental standards. Engage in clinical governance activities such as audits and mortality reviews to ensure high standards of care. Ultrasound Training:
Complete a fully funded Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Ultrasound at Teesside University. Develop POCUS skills, including lung ultrasound, eFAST, musculoskeletal imaging, and ultrasound-guided procedures. Attend teaching sessions, simulation training, and mentorship provided by the Sunderland Ultrasound Faculty. Working Arrangements:
Work on a rolling rota (day, evening, weekend, and night shifts) to ensure exposure to diverse clinical cases. Benefit from a dedicated clinical supervisor, regular feedback, and structured appraisals. This fellowship combines clinical and academic development, offering an excellent foundation for clinicians aiming to specialise in
Paediatric Emergency Medicine
with advanced ultrasound skills. Job Responsibilities
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE. PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU MUST HAVE MBBS OR EQUIVALENT
PLUS
MRCPCH FULL REGISTRATION FOR THIS ROLE. This exciting opportunity is designed for doctors to develop experience in Paediatric Emergency Medicine (PEM) whilst pursuing a funded Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Ultrasound at the University of Teesside. Successful applicants will spend 80% of their time working in the Paediatric Emergency Department at Sunderland Royal Hospital and 20% of their time completing the Postgraduate Certificate which provides ultrasound skills in core and PEM ultrasound. This course is the only one of its kind in the United Kingdom and is tailor-made to those who are hoping to pursue a career in PEM. Clinical modules include lung ultrasound, shock and echo, eFAST as well as musculoskeletal ultrasound. Procedural skills such as POCUS guided IV access, foreign body identification and retrieval, and femoral nerve blocks will also form part of the curriculum. Teaching will occur both during focused teaching in the Regional Ultrasound Simulation Centre at Teesside University's Darlington Campus as well as during shop floor sessions in PED. The successful candidate will be able to participate in Sunderland Ultrasound Faculty (SUNUS) POCUS clinical governance activities and get involved with existing and emerging research projects. There is a well-established PEM teaching programme at Sunderland Royal Hospital. The successful applicant will participate in formal teaching in both PEM and POCUS delivered during CPD sessions by PEM consultants. The department has dedicated access to Point of Care Ultrasound machines as well as high-fidelity simulation and training equipment. Clinical working time will include late shifts, weekend, and night shifts working in the PED. Person Specification
Qualifications
MBBS or equivalent MRCPCH full registration Full GMC registration to the end of the post. Knowledge & Skills
Competent to work under supervision. Good manual dexterity and hand/eye coordination. Experience of clinical risk management. Good communication skills (oral and written). Good interpersonal and listening skills. Information Technology skills. Ability to research medical literature. Personal Qualities
Empathy. Non-judgmental. Awareness of own limitations. Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team. Shows enthusiasm, drive, and initiative. Experience
Good general medical knowledge. Appropriate defined level of clinical knowledge and clinical competence. Shows knowledge of evidence-based medicine. Shows awareness of own limitations. Demonstrates use of evidence-based practice. Teaching/ Research/ Audit
Willingness to be involved in undergraduate and appropriate postgraduate teaching. Desire to make use of locally provided medical education. Evidence of audit experience. Understanding of principles and values of audit. Evidence of exposure to different groups/teaching methods. Research experience. Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
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South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust is offering an exceptional opportunity for an Ultrasound Fellow in Paediatric Emergency Medicine. This one-year fellowship combines hands-on clinical experience in a purpose-built Paediatric Emergency Department (PED) at Sunderland Royal Hospital with a fully funded Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Ultrasound at Teesside University. The PED is a standalone, state-of-the-art facility serving approximately 29,000 children annually, with features including dedicated resuscitation bays, high-dependency beds, and a Children's Short Stay Assessment Unit. The post holder will split their time between clinical work (80%) and academic development (20%), gaining advanced skills in paediatric emergency care and point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) applications. Supported by a multidisciplinary team and the Sunderland Ultrasound Faculty, you will benefit from expert mentorship, hands-on ultrasound training, and opportunities to engage in research and quality improvement projects. This fellowship provides the ideal platform for clinicians eager to enhance their clinical and ultrasound expertise while working in a busy, patient-focused environment. Main Duties of the Job
The Ultrasound Fellow will play a key role in providing high-quality care to children presenting with a range of conditions in the Paediatric Emergency Department (PED) at Sunderland Royal Hospital. Clinical Duties:
Assess, treat, and manage paediatric patients with illnesses and injuries, including life-threatening conditions. Participate in resuscitation and trauma management. Maintain accurate and timely documentation in line with departmental standards. Engage in clinical governance activities such as audits and mortality reviews to ensure high standards of care. Ultrasound Training:
Complete a fully funded Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Ultrasound at Teesside University. Develop POCUS skills, including lung ultrasound, eFAST, musculoskeletal imaging, and ultrasound-guided procedures. Attend teaching sessions, simulation training, and mentorship provided by the Sunderland Ultrasound Faculty. Working Arrangements:
Work on a rolling rota (day, evening, weekend, and night shifts) to ensure exposure to diverse clinical cases. Benefit from a dedicated clinical supervisor, regular feedback, and structured appraisals. This fellowship combines clinical and academic development, offering an excellent foundation for clinicians aiming to specialise in
Paediatric Emergency Medicine
with advanced ultrasound skills. Job Responsibilities
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE. PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU MUST HAVE MBBS OR EQUIVALENT
PLUS
MRCPCH FULL REGISTRATION FOR THIS ROLE. This exciting opportunity is designed for doctors to develop experience in Paediatric Emergency Medicine (PEM) whilst pursuing a funded Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Ultrasound at the University of Teesside. Successful applicants will spend 80% of their time working in the Paediatric Emergency Department at Sunderland Royal Hospital and 20% of their time completing the Postgraduate Certificate which provides ultrasound skills in core and PEM ultrasound. This course is the only one of its kind in the United Kingdom and is tailor-made to those who are hoping to pursue a career in PEM. Clinical modules include lung ultrasound, shock and echo, eFAST as well as musculoskeletal ultrasound. Procedural skills such as POCUS guided IV access, foreign body identification and retrieval, and femoral nerve blocks will also form part of the curriculum. Teaching will occur both during focused teaching in the Regional Ultrasound Simulation Centre at Teesside University's Darlington Campus as well as during shop floor sessions in PED. The successful candidate will be able to participate in Sunderland Ultrasound Faculty (SUNUS) POCUS clinical governance activities and get involved with existing and emerging research projects. There is a well-established PEM teaching programme at Sunderland Royal Hospital. The successful applicant will participate in formal teaching in both PEM and POCUS delivered during CPD sessions by PEM consultants. The department has dedicated access to Point of Care Ultrasound machines as well as high-fidelity simulation and training equipment. Clinical working time will include late shifts, weekend, and night shifts working in the PED. Person Specification
Qualifications
MBBS or equivalent MRCPCH full registration Full GMC registration to the end of the post. Knowledge & Skills
Competent to work under supervision. Good manual dexterity and hand/eye coordination. Experience of clinical risk management. Good communication skills (oral and written). Good interpersonal and listening skills. Information Technology skills. Ability to research medical literature. Personal Qualities
Empathy. Non-judgmental. Awareness of own limitations. Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team. Shows enthusiasm, drive, and initiative. Experience
Good general medical knowledge. Appropriate defined level of clinical knowledge and clinical competence. Shows knowledge of evidence-based medicine. Shows awareness of own limitations. Demonstrates use of evidence-based practice. Teaching/ Research/ Audit
Willingness to be involved in undergraduate and appropriate postgraduate teaching. Desire to make use of locally provided medical education. Evidence of audit experience. Understanding of principles and values of audit. Evidence of exposure to different groups/teaching methods. Research experience. Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
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