Specialty Doctor in Paediatrics - Research Fellow

Specialty Doctor in Paediatrics - Research Fellow NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor

Main area Paediatrics Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor Contract 12 months (12 months fixed term from appointment date) Hours Full time - 10 sessions per week Job ref 050-SPD-PAEDS-1026

Employer Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board Employer type NHS Site Paediatric Department, Ysbyty Gwynedd Town Bangor Salary £64,292 - £102,689 gross per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 25/10/:59 Interview date 11/11/2026

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.The organisation is currently undertaking a comprehensive operating model review and change programme to ensure we are best positioned for the future, creating exciting opportunities to shape how we work and deliver for the people of North Wales.Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies. Job overview Specialty Doctor in Paediatrics with research interest (10 session contract)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated clinician to join a unique clinical research post, building on the success of our first research fellow appointment. The role offers one dedicated research day per week at Bangor University's North Wales Medical School, providing hands on experience in innovative research, including digital health technologies and early cancer detection in primary care.

You will work within a dynamic, multidisciplinary team alongside experts in medicine, computer science, and engineering, contributing to cutting edge projects such as teleconsultation prescribing systems, movement sensor technologies, and patient generated clinical data.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop research skills, build academic experience, and contribute to shaping the future of healthcare - while continuing clinical practice. Ideal for clinicians with an interest in research, innovation, and academic development.

Main duties of the job

We are delighted to offer this exciting new post that will enable the appointee to gain invaluable experience in undertaking research. The research component of this role will be based at the North Wales Medical School, Bangor University. We have a range of ongoing research projects under the guidance of Dr Rebecca Payne and Professor Jamie Macdonald at Bangor University. Dr Payne has recently commenced REMEDY project and there will be an opportunity to contribute to its paediatric aspects. Two days a week will be spent at the university in research activities such as data collection and analysis and in writing academic papers. There will be opportunity to undertake training in research methods. Your educational supervisor will be Dr Manohar Joishy.

Working for our organisation

The department currently has 8 WTE consultants and we run a Service week model. One of the consultants chooses to contribute to the second on call rota. The tier 1 rota consists of GP trainees, FY2 and FY3 doctors, and standalone trust doctors. The second on call rota comprises of non-training permanent staff grade doctors.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information about the post, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification which can be found in the Supporting Documents section.

Person specification Qualifications

• APLS/EPALS (or equivalent)
• NLS (or equivalent)
• Full GMC Registration
• MRCPCH or Equivalent
• MBBS or medical equivalent

Experience

• At least 4 years of paediatric experience, not including foundation modules with 6-12 months of neonatal experience.
• 12 months NHS experience
• Must have competencies to work at registrar level.
• Experience in a level 2 or 3 neonatal unit at Middle grade/Registrar level. Previous clinical experience of Child Protection cases
• Second on-call UK experience
• Previous experience in undertaking research

Qualities

• Good team worker
• Proficiency in academic English

Other

• Willingness to expand practice and skills in order to keep up to date with new developments. Evidence of achievement of Level 1 paediatric capabilities at time of application and intended start date, as outlined in the Paediatric RCPCH Progress Curriculum
• Willing to participate in teaching.
• Regular attendance at departmental audit meeting.
• Willingness to develop specialty interest
• Evidence of formal teaching training
• Involvement in clinical audit with presentations at departments/hospital audit meetings

To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa , unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK . If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.