Senior Clinical Fellow in Neonatology

Job summary Senior Clinical Fellow in Neonatology Fixed Term – initial duration 6–12 months (TBC). Nodal Point 4 or 5 depending on experience. We have posts available from March 2026 and September 2026. The post is a rolling rota fully EWTD and new contract compliant (42 hours/week, max 1:3 weekends). It is suitable for anyone with registrar‑level experience on a neonatal unit. Senior candidates who fulfil the desired criteria described below will be hired at the appropriate nodal point. Start Date: 02/03/2026 or 07/09/2026 Main duties Registrar‑level posts on the Neonatal Unit, responsible for first- and second-line medical care of babies admitted to the unit. The role will be tailored to experience, with more junior members providing direct care to babies in ITU, HDU, SCBU, PNW, and labour ward, while senior members lead resuscitation and stabilisation at birth and coordinate intensive care. About us The Neonatal Unit at Evelina London Children's Hospital is one of the largest level three neonatal units in London. There are over 6,500 deliveries and around 1,000 admissions to our unit. We have 20 Intensive Care, 12 High Dependency and 14 Special Care cots. The Centre for the Developing Brain (part of King's College London) is co‑located within the Neonatal Unit, offering exposure to perinatal imaging research as part of the clinical role. Job description We undertake all aspects of Neonatal Intensive Care including surgery, cardiology and neurology, working in close co‑operation with the paediatric specialties at Evelina Children's Hospital. The size of both the Children’s Services and Women’s Health directorates means the educational opportunities are immense and you will be encouraged to continually develop and broaden your knowledge and skills base. Clinical duties: The post holder will, together with colleagues, be responsible for providing services to the Guy's & St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust, including diagnosis and treatment of patients in the trust’s hospitals, health centres or clinics, and continuing clinical responsibility for patients in your charge. This includes care for inpatients in Intensive Care, Special Care, Labour Ward and Postnatal Ward; working at an appropriate level within a 3‑tier junior medical team; developing knowledge of straightforward and complex neonatal problems, including subspecialty neonatology such as newborn cardiology and surgery; developing counselling skills for antenatal parents, NICU parents and bereaved parents; planning discharge to home and other units; providing follow‑up assessment in outpatient clinic; and developing practical skills including neonatal resuscitation, difficult airway management, line insertion under ultrasound guidance and lung ultrasound. Person Specification Education & Qualifications – Essential MBBS or equivalent primary medical qualification Progress in Paediatric Training (MRCPCH or equivalent) GMC registration Newborn Life Support training or equivalent Education & Qualifications – Desirable Newborn Life Support instructor Child protection training POCUS Ultrasound skills training Other Knowledge and Skills – Essential Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate for effective medical communication Understanding of audit, quality improvement and risk management principles Other Knowledge and Skills – Desirable Evidence of interest and experience in teaching Evidence of contribution to clinical audits, quality improvement projects or risk management Previous Clinical Experience – Essential Clinical training in paediatrics – general paediatrics, neonatology, paediatric subspecialties Previous experience in a tertiary neonatal unit Previous Clinical Experience – Desirable Clinical training in tertiary level neonatology at senior level Clinical training in paediatric neurology at senior level Previous experience in PICU or transport Previous experience in cardiac and/or surgical intensive care Research – Essential Understanding of the importance, principles and applications of clinical research Research – Desirable Evidence of academic or research achievements (e.g. degrees, prizes, publications) GCP training Additional Information – Essential Understanding and awareness of working with children and their parents Understanding of working within a multidisciplinary team Reflective approach to practice and commitment to personal development Additional Information – Desirable Extracurricular activities or achievements relevant to paediatrics Extracurricular activities or achievements relevant to teamwork Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. Employer details Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust St Thomas HospitalWestminster Bridge RoadLondonSE1 7EH Employer website https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx #J-18808-Ljbffr