About this role
Job summary
Senior Clinical Fellow in Neonatology
Fixed Term - initial duration of 6-12 months (TBC).
Nodal Point - 4Nodal Point - 5
We have posts available from September 2026 and March 2027. We run a rolling rota fully EWTD and new contract compliant (42 hours/week, max 1:3 weekends). The post would be suitable for anyone with registrar-level experience on a neonatal unit. Senior candidates who fulfil the desired criteria described in the Job Description and Person Specification would be hired on a Nodal point 4 or 5 level, depending on the level of experience demonstrated in their application and at interview and the ability to cover the specific roles described in this advert.
Start Date: 07/09/2026 or 01/03/2027
Main duties of the job
Registrar-level posts on the Neonatal Unit, with responsibility for the first- and second-line medical care of babies admitted to the Neonatal Unit. Role will be tailored to experience, with more junior members of the team providing direct care to babies in the different areas of the unit (ITU, HDU, SCBU, PNW, labour ward), and more senior members leading resuscitation and stabilisation at birth of the more complex patients and coordinating intensive care.
About us
The neonatal unit at Evelina London Children's Hospital is one of the largest level three neonatal units in London, with around 1000 admissions each year. The unit includes 20 Intensive Care, 12 High Dependency, and 14 Special Care/Transitional Care cots. In 2026 there are exciting plans for a cardiac HDU expansion, which will provide an additional 4 HDU cots for babies with congenital heart disease.
We are part of a large perinatal centre thanks to the co-located Children's Services and Women's Health directorates, with approximately 6500 deliveries per year. We care for babies and families from our local population of Lambeth and Southwark and from across the South East London neonatal network.
We also receive complex pregnancy referrals from across the region due to our tertiary Obstetrics service and Fetal Medicine Unit. Our unit provides comprehensive neonatal intensive care including services in surgery and cardiology, while collaborating closely with the many other paediatric specialties at Evelina Children's Hospital.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please kindly see the attached documents for a detailed job description and main responsibilities.
Job may close early if we receive a high volume of applications.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications Essential
MBBS or equivalent primary medical qualification Progress in Paediatric Training (MRCPCH or equivalent) GMC registration Newborn Life Support training or equivalent
Desirable
Newborn Life Support instructor Child protection training POCUS skills training
Other Knowledge and Skills Essential
Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics Demonstrates understanding of importance of audit, quality improvement and risk management
Desirable
Evidence of interest and experience in teaching Evidence of contribution to clinical audits, quality improvement projects or clinical risk management
Previous Clinical Experience Essential
Clinical training in paediatrics - including general paediatrics, neonatology, paediatric subspecialties Previous experience in tertiary neonatal unit
Desirable
Clinical training in tertiary level neonatology at senior level Clinical training in paediatric neurology at senior level Previous experience in PICU or transport Previous experience in cardiac and/or surgical intensive care
Research Essential
Understanding of the importance, principles and applications of clinical research
Desirable
Evidence of academic or research achievements - e.g. degrees, prizes, awards, distinctions, publications, presentations GCP training
Additional Information Essential
Understanding and awareness of requirements when working with children and their parents Understanding and awareness of particular requirements when working as part of a multidisciplinary team Demonstrates reflective approach to practice and commitment to personal development
Desirable
Extracurricular activities or achievements relevant to paediatrics Extracurricular activities or achievements relevant to working as part of a team
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.
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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 Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Address St Thomas Hospital
Westminster Bridge Road
London
SE1 7EH
Employer's website https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)