Job Description

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 oxide. Consultant-led ward rounds Registrar-led ward rounds dependent on experience. Practical supervision. Topic teaching three times per week. Dedicated X-ray meeting. Training in Cranial ultrasound, Echocardiography and Cerebral Function Monitoring General neonatal and specialist clinics (Neurodevelopmental, Respiratory, Cardiology, Genetics)Communication, triage and advisory role in liaising with referring units regarding the transfer of sick neonates. Involvement in the clinical and operational decision-making for neonatal patients with complex problems. Opportunities 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.
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

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