Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
We are looking to appoint a motivated and enthusiastic Senior Clinical Fellow/Portfolio pathway fellow in our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit starting in March 2025. This post offers a fantastic opportunity for doctors training in paediatrics/neonatology to gain a broad-based experience in neonatal critical care at a large London neonatal unit alongside a full educational programme and opportunities to enhance their quality improvement, leadership and research skills. Bespoke support is also provided to senior fellows wanting to CESR in neonatal medicine (portfolio pathway). The post holder will be expected to contribute to the tier 2 rota (Middle Grade ST4-8, Senior Clinical Fellow). They will need to have excellent clinical skills, evidence-based knowledge and understanding to provide holistic care for premature and acutely sick newborns and their families.
Main duties of the job The postholder will gain extensive experience in managing sick surgical infants.
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital is internationally reputable for their research excellence. C&W is home to the National Neonatal Research Database used for national and international population neonatal epidemiological studies.
Applicants must have middle-grade experience in Neonatology and be able to demonstrate competency in neonatal resuscitation, intubation and management of ventilated infants. The post would suit both UK trainees seeking out of programme experience/training to enhance their level 2/3 neonatal training and international trainees seeking a training opportunity that parallels UK grid training.
Job responsibilities Senior Clinical Fellow/Portfolio Pathway Fellow in Neonatology, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital
NHS Foundation Trust
Duties include
Operational management of NICU under direct supervision of consultant neonatologists
Daily consultant ward rounds and a weekly nutrition ward round with paediatric gastroenterologists
Lead ward round and clinical decision making once a week on the registrar led ward round
Overseeing documentation and progress of discharge summaries
Support of SHOs in the assessment and management of acutely ill and postnatal ward neonates.
Attendance at the weekly grand round with neonatal and paediatric surgical consultants
Weekly liaison meeting with NICU staff and social services
Weekly perinatal grand round with all obstetricians and neonatologists
Liaison with neonatal surgical team and anaesthetists, paediatric cardiology and respiratory teams
Involvement in neonatal medical and neurodevelopmental follow-up clinics
Participate in neonatal transport (when not performed by NTS)
Provide high quality care to patients
Maintain GMC registration and hold a licence to practice
Develop and maintain the competencies required to carry out the duties of the post
Ensure families are involved in decisions about care and respond to their views
Clinical Research
The department has a strong international reputation for neonatal research, focussing in neonatal nutrition and neonatal surgery. The Neonatal Data Analysis Unit which manages the UK National Neonatal Research Database (NNRD) is based at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital. The NNRD is used to support a broad range of service evaluations, audits (including the National Neonatal Audit Programme), quality improvement programmes, as well as clinical, health services and policy research. Candidates are expected to be GCP certified and get involved in the various local and multi-centre clinical trials and observational studies.
Teaching skills
Opportunities for teaching medical students, nurses and junior medical staff are ample, in both formal and informal settings. These include formal teaching sessions and bedside teaching. Candidates are expected to contribute to the on-going departmental teaching programme for junior doctors.
Further training opportunities
Candidates are encouraged strongly to utilise their study leave to attend courses and conferences. They are encouraged to participate and present in network meetings are supported.
Person Specification Education and Qualifications
MRCPCH or equivalent
GMC Registration
Safeguarding Training
MBBS
Certified New-born Life Support Provider
Higher Degree in Paediatrics/ Teaching/ Research
Good Clinical Practice certified
Advanced Paediatric Life Support Provider
Life Support courses Trainer
Experience
Middle grade experience in a neonatal unit - at least 6 months
Previous experience in a tertiary neonatal unit - at least 6 months
Evidence of teaching experience
Previous experience in a neonatal/ paediatric surgical unit
Previous experience in a paediatric intensive care unit / cardiology
Previous Research Experience
Skills and knowledge
Competent in resuscitating and stabilising neonates
Intubating and Managing Ventilated Neonates
Design and manage clinical audit projects
Publications in peer reviewed journals
Experience in managing pre and post-surgical aspects of neonatal care
Ability to perform Cranial ultrasound scans
Supervise junior trainees and involve in informal and formal teaching
Committed to patient focused care
Motivation for personal development and improvement
Ability to work as a team member in own and allied disciplines
Excellent time management and organisational skills
Reliability
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.
Depending on experience £41,750 to £64,288 + 1A Banding & London Weighting
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Main duties of the job The postholder will gain extensive experience in managing sick surgical infants.
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital is internationally reputable for their research excellence. C&W is home to the National Neonatal Research Database used for national and international population neonatal epidemiological studies.
Applicants must have middle-grade experience in Neonatology and be able to demonstrate competency in neonatal resuscitation, intubation and management of ventilated infants. The post would suit both UK trainees seeking out of programme experience/training to enhance their level 2/3 neonatal training and international trainees seeking a training opportunity that parallels UK grid training.
Job responsibilities Senior Clinical Fellow/Portfolio Pathway Fellow in Neonatology, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital
NHS Foundation Trust
Duties include
Operational management of NICU under direct supervision of consultant neonatologists
Daily consultant ward rounds and a weekly nutrition ward round with paediatric gastroenterologists
Lead ward round and clinical decision making once a week on the registrar led ward round
Overseeing documentation and progress of discharge summaries
Support of SHOs in the assessment and management of acutely ill and postnatal ward neonates.
Attendance at the weekly grand round with neonatal and paediatric surgical consultants
Weekly liaison meeting with NICU staff and social services
Weekly perinatal grand round with all obstetricians and neonatologists
Liaison with neonatal surgical team and anaesthetists, paediatric cardiology and respiratory teams
Involvement in neonatal medical and neurodevelopmental follow-up clinics
Participate in neonatal transport (when not performed by NTS)
Provide high quality care to patients
Maintain GMC registration and hold a licence to practice
Develop and maintain the competencies required to carry out the duties of the post
Ensure families are involved in decisions about care and respond to their views
Clinical Research
The department has a strong international reputation for neonatal research, focussing in neonatal nutrition and neonatal surgery. The Neonatal Data Analysis Unit which manages the UK National Neonatal Research Database (NNRD) is based at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital. The NNRD is used to support a broad range of service evaluations, audits (including the National Neonatal Audit Programme), quality improvement programmes, as well as clinical, health services and policy research. Candidates are expected to be GCP certified and get involved in the various local and multi-centre clinical trials and observational studies.
Teaching skills
Opportunities for teaching medical students, nurses and junior medical staff are ample, in both formal and informal settings. These include formal teaching sessions and bedside teaching. Candidates are expected to contribute to the on-going departmental teaching programme for junior doctors.
Further training opportunities
Candidates are encouraged strongly to utilise their study leave to attend courses and conferences. They are encouraged to participate and present in network meetings are supported.
Person Specification Education and Qualifications
MRCPCH or equivalent
GMC Registration
Safeguarding Training
MBBS
Certified New-born Life Support Provider
Higher Degree in Paediatrics/ Teaching/ Research
Good Clinical Practice certified
Advanced Paediatric Life Support Provider
Life Support courses Trainer
Experience
Middle grade experience in a neonatal unit - at least 6 months
Previous experience in a tertiary neonatal unit - at least 6 months
Evidence of teaching experience
Previous experience in a neonatal/ paediatric surgical unit
Previous experience in a paediatric intensive care unit / cardiology
Previous Research Experience
Skills and knowledge
Competent in resuscitating and stabilising neonates
Intubating and Managing Ventilated Neonates
Design and manage clinical audit projects
Publications in peer reviewed journals
Experience in managing pre and post-surgical aspects of neonatal care
Ability to perform Cranial ultrasound scans
Supervise junior trainees and involve in informal and formal teaching
Committed to patient focused care
Motivation for personal development and improvement
Ability to work as a team member in own and allied disciplines
Excellent time management and organisational skills
Reliability
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.
Depending on experience £41,750 to £64,288 + 1A Banding & London Weighting
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