Barts Health NHS Trust

Trust Doctor (ST 1-3 level) in Neonatal Medicine

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Job summary

Applications are invited for a Junior Clinical Fellow post in Neonatal Medicine at ST1-3 (Senior House Officer) level to start in September 2025.

The post is based in the large tertiary medico-surgical neonatal unit at the Royal London Hospital. It comes with an active academic programme and opportunities to participate in high-quality audit and quality improvement projects. Clinical Fellows have the same opportunities to participate in the educational programmes, training and teaching undertaken by the Deanery approved specialist training doctors. The work schedule is a full shift system subject to regular compliance monitoring.

Eligibility for GMC registration with licence to practice is essential and prior experience in neonatal medicine is desirable. Applications are welcome from those who require GMC sponsorship vis the RCPCH MTI scheme.

Main duties of the job

Training in the use of specialised intensive care unit and transfer equipment - ventilation including all forms of invasive and non-invasive respiratory support, therapeutic cooling and inhaled nitric oxideConsultant-led ward rounds Registrar-led ward rounds dependent on experiencePractical supervisionTopic teaching three times per weekDedicated X-ray meetingTraining in Cranial ultrasound, Echocardiography and Cerebral Function MonitoringGeneral neonatal and specialist clinics (Neurodevelopmental, Respiratory, Cardiology, Genetics)Communication, triage and advisory role in liaising with referring units regarding the transfer of sick neonatesInvolvement in the clinical and operational decision-making for neonatal patients with complex problemsOpportunities to act up and lead operations supported by the attending consultant

About us

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 where staff treat one another with dignity and respect. We aim to create an equitable working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential.

Barts Health supports the Pregnancy Loss Pledge and commits to supporting their staff through the distress of miscarriage.

Details

Date posted

28 May 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£41,750 to £47,524 a year Per Annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

259-MED7241494RLH

Job locations

The Royal London Hospital

Whitechapel Rd,

London

E1 1FR


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description and person specification for the main responsibilities of this role.

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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description and person specification for the main responsibilities of this role.

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

Essential

  • MBBS or equivalent
  • NLS or equivalent qualification

Desirable

  • MRCPCH or equivalent

Experience/ Knowledge

Essential

  • Good basic medical knowledge
  • Achievement of foundation competencies
  • Participation in audit

Desirable

  • Previous paediatric and neonatal experience
  • Presentation of an audit project

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Good communication skills
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team
  • Good IT skills
Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

  • MBBS or equivalent
  • NLS or equivalent qualification

Desirable

  • MRCPCH or equivalent

Experience/ Knowledge

Essential

  • Good basic medical knowledge
  • Achievement of foundation competencies
  • Participation in audit

Desirable

  • Previous paediatric and neonatal experience
  • Presentation of an audit project

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Good communication skills
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team
  • Good IT 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

The Royal London Hospital

Whitechapel Rd,

London

E1 1FR


Employer's website

https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

The Royal London Hospital

Whitechapel Rd,

London

E1 1FR


Employer's website

https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant Neonatologist

Dr Lucy Fullerton

lucy.fullerton@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

28 May 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£41,750 to £47,524 a year Per Annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

259-MED7241494RLH

Job locations

The Royal London Hospital

Whitechapel Rd,

London

E1 1FR


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