Job Description

Applicants are invited for post of Clinical Fellow (Higher ST6+) in Neonatal transport with possibility of rotating to Neonatal Medicine after 6 months.
This post is available to commence in PaNDR from 01 September 2025 until the 06 September 2026, with the possibility of extension.
This post would be suitable for either:
1. A senior Paediatric trainee looking to gain experience in the stabilisation and transfer of sick neonates, who are looking to develop management and logistical decision-making skills with the opportunity to act up as a consultant.
2. A senior clinical fellow not in the UK training system with good experience in neonatal medicine but wishing to gain further experience in neonatal transport.
This post has the opportunity of working in Neonatal PaNDR (Paediatric and Neonatal Decision Support and Retrieval Service) for the East of England with a possible rotation to the Rosie Neonatal Unit.
Main duties of the job
This post is particularly suited to those wishing to gain experience in neonatal stabilisation and transport with more detailed information in the attached .
In addition to the clinical experience gained, this post is ideal for those wishing to develop their skills in prioritisation and trouble-shooting and are suitable for those already in possession of CCT.
Successful applicants are encouraged to undertake quality improvement projects and to develop their teaching skills by involvement in the local education programme and simulation training.
Applicants need to demonstrate an interest in Neonatology with a good level of procedural skills.
Please note that this post does not carry Postgraduate Dean's approval or training recognition.
Full Registration and a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council at point of application is required.
PaNDR completes over 1200 neonatal transfers per year with over 600 emergency transfers and receives referrals from the 17 hospitals across the East of England and beyond. We are one of the busiest teams in the UK. With Consultant support you will be trained to transfer sick medical and surgical newborns.
The Neonatal service in Cambridge offers the full range of Neonatal intensive care facilities including neonatal surgery, Neonatal Neurosurgery and Neonatal neurocritical care. There are approximately 6000 deliveries per year, many of these are 'high risk deliveries' referred to the tertiary foetal medicine service in the Rosie Hospital.
The neonatal unit has 40 cots 26 intensive and high dependency care and 12 special care cots.
This post offers training and experience identical to those of level 3 Specialty Trainees. You will have the opportunity to join in the wide range of educational and training opportunities within NICU and in Neonatal Transport which match those of recognised training post.
Working for your organisation
The applicant must have demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in English that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in the GMC's Good Medical Practice (2013). Non-UK applicants must possess the IELTS/OET exam before obtaining a GMC licence to practice.
Applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
It is a requirement for skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, 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) will also be subject to this requirement.
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust includes Addenbrooke's and the Rosie Hospitals. We are one of the largest and busiest hospitals in the country with an outstanding reputation that is down to the exceptional people that work here.
Our philosophy is to keep the patient at the heart of everything we do. Every person that works for the Trust, regardless of their role, comes into contact with our patients and visitors and is expected to uphold our values of Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent at all times.
We look for people who are willing to go the extra mile, not because they are asked to, but because they are committed to being part of a healthcare team that delivers an excellent caring service to our patients.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name Dr Sam O'Hare Job title Neonatal Lead for (PaNDR) Email address samantha.ohare1@nhs.net Additional contact information
Informal enquiries about this post should be addressed to Dr Sam O'Hare, Neonatal Lead for (PaNDR) via email at samantha.ohare1@nhs.net
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