Job summary
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 description
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.
Job description
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
Essential
- Full registration with GMC
- MBBS, MRCP or MRCPCH or equivalent
Desirable
- Ideas for a research project.
Experience
Essential
- Neonatal experience in the UK.
- NLS provider
- NHS experience
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Sound experience of advanced neonatal procedures.
Desirable
- Enthusiasm to teach skills to others
Knowledge
Essential
- Higher knowledge in neonatology
- Child safeguarding
- Willingness to learn
- Evidence of involvement in multi-disciplinary audit
- Understanding of Clinical Governance issues
Desirable
- Formal audit training
- Formal risk training
Personal
Essential
- Ability to work in a Multi disciplinary team
- Commitment to continuing medical education
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good organisational skills
- Flexible approach
Desirable
- Supportive nature
- Ability to self motivate and motivate others
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Full registration with GMC
- MBBS, MRCP or MRCPCH or equivalent
Desirable
- Ideas for a research project.
Experience
Essential
- Neonatal experience in the UK.
- NLS provider
- NHS experience
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Sound experience of advanced neonatal procedures.
Desirable
- Enthusiasm to teach skills to others
Knowledge
Essential
- Higher knowledge in neonatology
- Child safeguarding
- Willingness to learn
- Evidence of involvement in multi-disciplinary audit
- Understanding of Clinical Governance issues
Desirable
- Formal audit training
- Formal risk training
Personal
Essential
- Ability to work in a Multi disciplinary team
- Commitment to continuing medical education
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good organisational skills
- Flexible approach
Desirable
- 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.
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).
