Junior Clinical Fellow in Neonatology (ST2-3 equivalent)

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Junior Clinical Fellow in Neonatology starting September 2025. The position involves working in a major Level 3 intensive care unit, offering professional training and development in neonatal care along with opportunities in education and research. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and a passion for neonatal medicine.

Qualifications

• Full registration with the GMC is required.
• Must hold an MBBS or equivalent medical degree.
• Experience in neonatal care in the UK is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Staff the Level 3 intensive care unit for neonates.
• Participate in combined clinical meetings across departments.
• Contribute to educational projects within the unit.

Skills

Neonatal experience

Enthusiasm to teach skills

Advanced neonatal procedures

Education

Full registration with GMC

MBBS, MRCP or MRCPCH or equivalent

Job description

Go back St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Junior Clinical Fellow in Neonatology (ST2-3 equivalent)

The closing date is 10 June 2025

Junior Clinical Fellow (ST2-3, Speciality Trainee Level 2/3 Equivalent) in Neonatal Paediatrics from September 2025

Please note, this is a fixed-term position for a minimum of 6 months, with the potential to be extended up to a maximum of two 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 units 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 a 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.

Job responsibilities

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
• Ideas for a research project.

Experience

• Neonatal experience in the UK.
• NLS provider
• NHS experience
• NLS Instructor

Skills

• Sound experience of advanced neonatal procedures.
• Enthusiasm to teach skills to others

Knowledge

• Higher knowledge in neonatology
• Child safeguarding
• Willingness to learn
• Evidence of involvement in multi-disciplinary audit
• Understanding of Clinical Governance issues

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.

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