University College London Hospital NHS Trust (UCLH) is looking for 2 qualified and enthusiastic applicants for the posts of Senior Clinical Fellows (ST6-8). We welcome applications for ST5 level. Part-time or full-time, sharing 1.5 FTE (Please discuss preferred hours at the interview). This is an exciting opportunity to gain tertiary medical neonatal intensive care experience working in the heart of central London at UCLH. These appointments are 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 level 3 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.
To start March 2025
Main Duties of the Job
The successful candidates will join the existing clinical, academic and multidisciplinary neonatal team, with an international reputation in excellent care and research. Successful candidates will be encouraged to contribute to high-quality service development. Successful applicants will benefit from the Unit's extensive teaching programme and the excellent clinical experience on offer. We are now accredited in Australia for paediatric training.
UCLH's neonatal unit has recently been rated in the GMC survey as one of the top London Hospitals for neonatal training 2017.
All candidates must be eligible for full GMC registration.
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.
Job Responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff!
UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
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 Evidence of excellent medical practice 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. For nodal point 5 salary point, applicant should have at least 7 years post-registration clinical experience or post CCT, with relevant neonatal experience (or equivalent) to allow them to work in senior leadership role. Fitness to Practice
Essential
Is up to date and fit to practice safely Language Skills
Essential
All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues. 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.
Employer Details
Employer Name
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address
Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing, UCLH 25 Grafton Way London WC1E 6DB Employer's Website #J-18808-Ljbffr