Clinical Fellow (Core) in Neonatal Intensive Care

NHS; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS healthcare provider is seeking a Clinical Fellow in Neonatal Intensive Care. This role offers comprehensive training and experience in a prestigious unit, providing opportunities for professional growth in neonatal care. Successful applicants will work full-time for a fixed term of 6 months, starting from March 2026, with a salary of £52,656 per annum. Ideal for those seeking significant experience in a fast-paced, supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing, and speaking in English.
• Full Registration and a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council required.
• Non-UK applicants must possess IELTS/OET exam certification.

Responsibilities

• Work in a large tertiary neonatal intensive care unit.
• Gain experience in all aspects of neonatal care.
• Undertake quality improvement projects.

Skills

Effective communication

Listening skills

Reading and writing skills

Education

Full Registration with GMC

Job description

Job Summary

Applications are invited for posts of Clinical Fellow (Core) in Neonatal Intensive Care. These posts are available to commence on 02 March 2026 until 06 September 2026 for 6 months in the first instance with the possibility of extension to 12 months.

These posts offer the opportunity to work in our large tertiary neonatal intensive care unit and for applicants to gain experience in all aspects of neonatal care.

The Neonatal service offers the full range of Neonatal intensive care facilities including neonatal surgery, neonatal neurosurgery and neonatal neurocritical care. There are approximately 6,000 deliveries per year. The neonatal unit has 40 cots, 26 intensive and high dependency care and 12 special care cots as well as a further 12 transitional care cots on Charles Wolfson Ward.

The posts offer training and experience identical to those of level 1 Specialty Trainees. You will have the opportunity to join in the wide range of educational and training opportunities within NICU which match those of recognised training posts.

Main Duties

These posts are particularly suited to those wishing to gain experience at tier 1 level in a centre of excellence. More detailed information can be found in the attached Job Description.

Successful applicants are encouraged to undertake quality improvement projects.

Please note that these posts do not carry Postgraduate Dean's approval or training recognition.

Full Registration and a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council at point of application is required.

About Us

The applicant must have demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in English that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in the GMC's Good Medical Practice (2013). Non-UK applicants must possess the IELTS/OET exam before obtaining a GMC licence to practice.

Applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information, see UK Visas and Immigration website.

It is a requirement for skilled worker applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) will also be subject to this requirement.

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Details

Date posted: 11 December 2025

Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade: Doctor - other

Salary: £52,656 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 6 months

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 180-CFC-5251

Job Location

Addenbrooke's Hospital, Hills Road, Cambridge, CB2 0QQ

Job Responsibilities

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust includes Addenbrookes and the Rosie Hospitals. We are one of the largest and busiest hospitals in the country with an outstanding reputation that is down to the exceptional people that work here.

Our philosophy is to keep the patient at the heart of everything we do. Every person that works for the Trust, regardless of their role, comes into contact with our patients and visitors and is expected to uphold our values of Together – Safe, Kind, Excellent at all times.

We look for people who are willing to go the extra mile, not because they are asked to, but because they are committed to being part of a healthcare team that delivers an excellent caring service to our patients.

For further details on the main responsibilities and duties for this post, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification – Shortlistable Essential

• Yes = 1, No = 0. If applicant is not shortlistable please add reason in comments section

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information, see UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.