Senior Clinical Fellow in Neonatal Medicine (ST6+equivalent)

Job summary
SENIOR CLINICAL FELLOW POST (ST6+ MT04) IN NEONATOLOGY - 6 months only. To start asap.

University College London Hospital NHS Trust (UCLH) is looking for a qualified and enthusiastic applicant for the post of tier 2 resident (ST6+) in neonatal medicine. This is an exciting opportunity to gain tertiary neonatal intensive care experience working in the heart of central London at UCLH. This appointment is for 6 months, working in the neonatal intensive care unit at UCLH.

The UCLH neonatal unit is the primary referral centre for neonatal intensive care (a tertiary unit with 21 ITU and HDU cots) for the North Central London Perinatal Network and provides a full range of intensive care for the sickest and most vulnerable babies. We specialise in neonatal neuro-critical care, and we are a regional centre for therapeutic hypothermia (cooling). We work in partnership with our UCLH fetal medicine unit, a regional, national and international referral centre for complex pregnancies, and the world-renowned Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH), specialist paediatric hospital, to collaboratively care for babies with complex conditions.

Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will join a well-established clinical, academic and multidisciplinary neonatal team with an international reputation for delivering excellent in neonatal care, education and research. This post offers an exceptional opportunity to work within a dynamic and supportive environment, committed to high standards of patient care, innovation and service development. The successful application will be encouraged to contribute actively to quality improvement initiatives, clinical governance and the ongoing development of neonatal services. They will also benefit from the unit's extensive and well-structured teaching and professional development programme, exposure to a diverse and complex neonatal case mix and opportunities to participate in research and educational activities. The unit is accredited in Australia for paediatric training, reflecting the high quality of clinical experience and training available.

About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:

• University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
• Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
• University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
• University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
• The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
• University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.

Details
Date posted: 30 October 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Doctor - other
Salary: £67,325 a year per annum + London Weighting Pro-rata
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 6 months
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 309-UCLH-8403598
Closing date: 15 November 2026

Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

This role provides substantial senior level clinical experience and is designed to support progression towards consultant practice. Senior residents will develop advanced skills in clinical leadership, decision making and service management while working closely with consultants and the wider multi-disciplinary team. During shift work, the post holder will undertake responsibilities consistent with acting as the senior clinical decision maker and chief doctor on the shift, ensuring safe, effective and coordinated patient care while supporting junior staff and collaborating closely with the MDT. This position provides excellent preparation for future senior leadership roles within neonatal medicine.

All candidates must be eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practise.

For further information or to arrange to visit the department please contact: Dr Reena Bhatt, unit college tutor for NICU, and Dr Christina Kortsalioudaki, workforce lead for NICU on View phone number on meeveem.com.

To apply: Apply through our website.

We would welcome applications from both UK and overseas candidates who are completing training in Neonatal Medicine. We are able to offer Microsoft Teams interviews if required. We are able to offer flexible working in line with UCLH policy.

Please note, due to anticipated high volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.

Person Specification
Qualifications

• Essential: MBBS or equivalent medical qualification; MRCPCH or equivalent
• Desirable: MSc or other higher degree

Eligibility

• Essential: Previous experience of working at middle grade in paediatrics/neonatology in the UK or at an equivalent level neonatal unit overseas; Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment; Eligibility to work in the UK
• Desirable: Previous experience in a neonatal tertiary centre; Experience in a sub-speciality relevant to neonatal medicine; Experience in contributing to service development and quality improvement

Fitness to practice

• Essential: Is up to date and fit to practise safely

Language skills

• Essential: All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, which could be demonstrated by undertaking undergraduate medical training in English or by academic IELTS scores of Overall 7, Speaking 7, Listening 6, Reading 6, Writing 6. Applicants who believe they have adequate communication skills but do not fit these examples must provide evidence.

Career progression

• Essential: Ability to provide complete details of employment history and adequate career progression

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.

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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address: National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery, Queen Square, London, WC1N 3BG, United Kingdom
Employer's website:

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: PA to the Neonatal Unit Consultants, Gemma Hutcherson, View email address on meeveem.com

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