Job summaryApplications are invited for the post of Clinical Fellow Higher (ST3-5/ST6+) in NICU for a period of 6 months starting on 07 September 2026 until 28 February 2027.
Main duties of the jobThis post has the opportunity of working in our large tertiary neonatal intensive care unit and for the applicant to gain experience in all aspects of neonatal care.
The post offers training and experience identical to those of level 2 Specialty Trainees. You will have the opportunity to join in the wide range of educational and training opportunities within NICU which match those of recognised training posts.
The post is particularly suited to those wishing to gain experience at tier 2 level in a centre of excellence with more detailed information in the attached Job Description.
Please note that this post does
not carry Postgraduate Dean's approval or training recognition.
Full Registration and a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council at the point of application is required.
About usThe applicant must have demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in English that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in the GMC's Good Medical Practice (2013). Non-UK applicants must possess the IELTS/OET exam before obtaining a GMC licence to practice.
Applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
It is a requirement for skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, 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) will also be subject to this requirement.
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
DetailsDate posted: 13 July 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Doctor - other
Salary: £67,325 to £76,582 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 6 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 180-CFH-5441
Job locations: Addenbrooke's Hospital, Hills Road, Cambridge, CB2 0QQ, United Kingdom
Job responsibilitiesThe Neonatal service offers the full range of Neonatal intensive care facilities including neonatal surgery, Neonatal Neurosurgery and Neonatal neurocritical care. There are approximately 6000 deliveries per year. The neonatal unit has 40 cots, 26 intensive and high dependency care and 12 special care cots as well as a further 12 transitional care cots on Charles Wolfson Ward.
Our philosophy is to keep the patient at the heart of everything we do. Every person that works for the Trust, regardless of their role, comes into contact with our patients and visitors and is expected to uphold our values of
Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent at all times.
We are looking for people who are willing to go the extra mile, not because they are asked to, but because they are committed to being part of a healthcare team that delivers an excellent caring service to our patients.
Please refer to the Job description and Person specification attached for further details on the main responsibilities and duties for this post.
Person SpecificationShortlistableEssential- MRCPCH or equivalent qualification
- Previous experience at middle grade in a tertiary Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Desirable- To be eligible for appointment at the ST6+ level within this role you are required to have completed Specialty Registrar or equivalent training to ST6 level passing the associated competencies
- Experience in more than one tertiary NICU
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer. 
