Job summary
This is an exceptional opportunity for a suitably qualified individual to join the Neonatal Unit at University Hospital Lewisham as a full-time Senior Clinical Fellow. This 6-month, fixed-term position, starting on September 1, 2025, is a replacement post designed for a candidate eager to enhance their skills within a dynamic Local Neonatal Unit. The successful candidate will be fully integrated into the Neonatal Intensive Care Specialist Trainee rotation, providing an ideal platform to continue meeting and advancing their training and educational objectives while fulfilling their clinical responsibilities.
The role offers a unique chance to work under the guidance of Neonatal Consultants and contribute to the teaching program for medical undergraduates, junior doctors, and nursing staff. This position is particularly well-suited for an experienced Specialist Trainee Registrar looking to strengthen their CV before applying for a National Training Number (NTN).
Main duties of the job
The primary responsibilities of this role include working within a team of resident doctors in Neonates and continuing to pursue training and educational objectives. The Senior Clinical Fellow will share the responsibility with the Specialist Trainees for the day-to-day running of the Neonatal Department. They will also be responsible for developing their skills and will report to Consultant Paediatrician Joanna Lawrence. The post holder will be expected to organize themselves, manage their time and tasks, and prioritize clinical needs. They will also need to be able to coordinate and support junior colleagues and work in multi-disciplinary teams. An interest and experience in teaching, including case presentations, is also essential.
About us
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust was established in October 2013 and provides a wide range of acute healthcare services to over 526,000 people across the London Boroughs of Lewisham, Greenwich, and North Bexley. The Trust employs over 6,000 staff, making it one of the largest employers in South East London. University Hospital Lewisham is a campus for the Guy's, King's and St Thomas' School of Medicine.
The Neonatal Unit is a Local Neonatal Unit (LNU) with 23 cots. The unit had 456 admissions last year and provides a separate rota for consultants, registrars, and senior house officers from the General Paediatric rota. The two neonatal units at Lewisham and Queen Elizabeth Hospital form the joint LGT Neonatal Service, with a shared vision of a seamless neonatal service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be a Senior Clinical Fellow in Neonatal Medicine, located at University Hospital Lewisham. The role involves working with nine Specialist Trainees and six Specialist Trainee Registrars, as well as six Consultants. The duties include participating in consultant ward rounds and leading ward rounds under consultant supervision. The timetable includes daily activities such as ward rounds and handovers, as well as weekly meetings like the Neonatal meeting, Perinatal Meeting, and Paediatric/Neonatal radiology meeting. On-call arrangements conform to the guidelines outlined in the "Hours of Work of Doctors in Training". The working week is 48 hours or less, and a rota system is operated to comply with local requirements and the new contract. The annual leave entitlement is 27 or 32 days per year, and study leave is 30 days per year for approved courses.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be a Senior Clinical Fellow in Neonatal Medicine, located at University Hospital Lewisham. The role involves working with nine Specialist Trainees and six Specialist Trainee Registrars, as well as six Consultants. The duties include participating in consultant ward rounds and leading ward rounds under consultant supervision. The timetable includes daily activities such as ward rounds and handovers, as well as weekly meetings like the Neonatal meeting, Perinatal Meeting, and Paediatric/Neonatal radiology meeting. On-call arrangements conform to the guidelines outlined in the "Hours of Work of Doctors in Training". The working week is 48 hours or less, and a rota system is operated to comply with local requirements and the new contract. The annual leave entitlement is 27 or 32 days per year, and study leave is 30 days per year for approved courses.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Full current GMC registration with license to practice
- MB BS or equivalent
Desirable
- MRCPCH
- Additional qualifications
Training & Experience
Essential
- Completed at least three years full time postgraduate training (or its equivalent) at least one of which will be in Neonatal Medicine or as a fixed term appointment in Neonates
- Significant full time (or its equivalent) experience of working in a middle grade role in Neonates.
Desirable
- Demonstrates developing an area of interest in Neonatal Medicine
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Current provider status in at least one of the following advanced life support courses NLS or APLS
- Competent in routine Neonatal practical procedures as expected for experience
Desirable
- NLS instructor
- Competent in full range of paediatric practical skills
- Child protection experience
Organisation & Planning
Essential
- Ability to organise oneself, to manage time and task, and to prioritise clinical need.
- Ability to coordinate and support junior colleagues.
- Experience working in multi-disciplinary teams
Desirable
- Familiar with current structure of health service and knowledgeable about recent initiatives and changes
Audit/QI
Essential
- Understanding of principles of quality improvement
- Understanding of evidence informed practice
Desirable
- Participation in an audit/QI project
Teaching
Essential
- Enthusiasm for teaching and experience of teaching and case presentations
Desirable
- Teaching of medical students, nursing staff and other professional groups
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Full current GMC registration with license to practice
- MB BS or equivalent
Desirable
- MRCPCH
- Additional qualifications
Training & Experience
Essential
- Completed at least three years full time postgraduate training (or its equivalent) at least one of which will be in Neonatal Medicine or as a fixed term appointment in Neonates
- Significant full time (or its equivalent) experience of working in a middle grade role in Neonates.
Desirable
- Demonstrates developing an area of interest in Neonatal Medicine
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Current provider status in at least one of the following advanced life support courses NLS or APLS
- Competent in routine Neonatal practical procedures as expected for experience
Desirable
- NLS instructor
- Competent in full range of paediatric practical skills
- Child protection experience
Organisation & Planning
Essential
- Ability to organise oneself, to manage time and task, and to prioritise clinical need.
- Ability to coordinate and support junior colleagues.
- Experience working in multi-disciplinary teams
Desirable
- Familiar with current structure of health service and knowledgeable about recent initiatives and changes
Audit/QI
Essential
- Understanding of principles of quality improvement
- Understanding of evidence informed practice
Desirable
- Participation in an audit/QI project
Teaching
Essential
- Enthusiasm for teaching and experience of teaching and case presentations
Desirable
- Teaching of medical students, nursing staff and other professional groups
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.
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 visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
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 visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
