Trust Doctor in Neonatal Medicine (ST4-ST8)

Trust Doctor in Neonatal Medicine (ST4-ST8)

Applications are invited for a Senior Clinical Fellow post in Neonatal Medicine at ST 4-8 level commencing in Septebmer 2025.

The post is intended to provide an opportunity for those aspiring neonatologists/paediatricians wishing to further their neonatal experience in a tertiary medico-surgical NICU. This experience should leave candidates well placed for a successful application to join a national training scheme in Paediatrics, or to prepare for GRID applications in Neonatology during a break from Paediatric training, or for candidates wishing to have senior neonatal experience before taking a consultant post. It would also provide the opportunity to revise and enhance neonatal skills post-CCT in preparation for Consultant posts.

Main duties of the job

The neonatal unit at the Royal London Hospital provides tertiary medical and surgical neonatal care and has eleven medical intensive care, twelve high-dependency and fourteen special care cots. There is close consultant supervision and training is given in all aspects of neonatal intensive care. Although the post does not have formal educational approval, Clinical Fellows have the same opportunities to participate in the educational programmes, training and teaching undertaken by the Deanery approved specialist training doctors. There is an active unit academic programme and opportunities to participate in high-quality audit and quality improvement projects.

Eligibility for GMC registration with licence to practice is essential. Prior experience at middle-grade level in a tertiary neonatal unit is desirable. We would welcome applications from international medical graduates whom are looking to apply for GMC registration via the RCPCH MTI scheme.

The rota is a full shift system subject to regular compliance monitoring.

Further information can be obtained from Dr Lucy Fullerton, Consultant Neonatologist, email:

About us

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

Job responsibilities

The full job description and the person specification provide an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, outlining the qualification, skills, experience, and knowledge required.

Please view the attachment below.

Please be advised that the vacancy advertisement may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, we recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Person Specification Education/ Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent
• MRCPCH or equivalent

Experience

• At least 24 months paediatric experience and 6 months tertiary neonatal experience or 12 months neonatal experience in level 2 unit at middle-grade level

Skills/Abilities

• Good experience in common paediatric and neonatal practical skills

Knowledge

• At least 24 months paediatric experience and 6 months tertiary neonatal experience or 12 months neonatal experience in level 2 unit at middle-grade level
• APLS/EPLS
• NLS

Personal Qualities

• Good team working
• Good clinical and theoretical knowledge in common paediatric diseases
• Good clinical and theoretical knowledge in common neonatal diseases
• Good practical skills

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.