Junior Clinical Fellow in Neonatology (ST2-3 equivalent)

NHS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare institution in Greater London seeks a Junior Clinical Fellow in Neonatology. This role involves working in a Level 3 intensive care unit caring for neonates, with ample opportunities for education and research. Applicants should possess a valid GMC registration and relevant qualifications, along with experiences such as NLS Provider certification. Join a supportive multi-disciplinary team dedicated to providing exemplary care. The position is fixed-term, offering a minimum of 6 months up to 2 years.

Qualifications

• Experience in Paediatrics and/or Neonatology in the UK.
• Tertiary neonatal experience preferred.
• NLS Provider certification required.

Responsibilities

• Join a full shift rota in a Level 3 intensive care unit.
• Provide care for both medical and surgical neonates.
• Participate in combined clinical meetings with other departments.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Cannulation

Central line insertion

Teaching enthusiasm

Education

MBBS

Full registration with GMC

MRCP or MRCPCH or equivalent

Job description

Junior Clinical Fellow in Neonatology (ST2-3 equivalent)

Closing date: 2 January 2026

Start date: 2 March 2026

Position: Fixed-term, minimum 6 months, up to 2 years

This is a clinical post but the post holder will be given ample time to develop an interest in education, simulation or research within the unit's existing projects.

Note: This post is re-advertised. Please do not reapply if you have already applied within the last 6 months.

Main duties of the job

The unit is a Level 3 intensive care unit and is one of the largest in London caring for both medical and surgical neonates. There are 12 intensive care, 9 high dependency and 15 special care cots. Training will be given in all aspects of neonatal care and there is opportunity to attend several combined clinical meetings with other departments. The post holder joins a total of 9 middle grades on an EWTD compliant full shift rota.

About us

The Neonatal Unit is the Network centre for South West London and at present provides 12 intensive care cots, 9 high dependency and 15 special care cots. The Unit is adjacent to the labour wards and is in the same block as the postnatal wards, the Children's wards and the Department of Child Health.

Application Process

Due to the high volumes of applications we receive for certain posts, we reserve the right to close any adverts before the published closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications. After the closing date we strongly advise you check the email account which is registered. If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

• Full registration with GMC
• MBBS
• MRCP or MRCPCH or equivalent

Experience

• Experience in Paediatrics and/or Neonatology in the UK
• Tertiary neonatal experience
• NLS Provider

Skills

• Basic procedures – phlebotomy, cannulation
• Experience in central line insertion
• Enthusiasm to teach skills to others

Knowledge

• Basic knowledge of general paediatrics and neonatology
• Basic child safeguarding
• Willingness to learn
• Evidence of involvement in multi‑disciplinary audit
• Understanding of Clinical Governance issues
• Higher knowledge in neonatology

Personal

• Ability to work in a multi‑disciplinary team
• Commitment to continuing medical education
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good organisational skills
• Flexible approach
• Supportive nature
• Ability to self‑motivate and motivate others

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.

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust