Job summaryApplications are invited for post of Clinical Fellow Higher (ST6+) in NICU PaNDR with possibility of rotating to alternate post after 6 months.
This post is available to commence from the 22 September 2026 until the 28 February 2027 in the first instance.
Main duties of the jobThis post are particularly suited to those wishing to gain experience further experience in tertiary Neonatal medicine and in neonatal stabilisation and transport with more detailed information in the attached Job Description
In addition to the clinical experience gained, these posts are ideal for those wishing to develop their skills in prioritisation and troubleshooting and are suitable for those already in possession of CCT
Successful applicants are encouraged to undertake quality improvement projects and to develop their teaching skills by involvement in the local education programme and simulation training.
Applicants need to demonstrate an interest in Neonatology with a good level of procedural skills.
Please note that these posts do
not carry Postgraduate Dean's approval or training recognition.
Full Registration and a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council at 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: 11 August 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Doctor - other
Salary: £76,582 a year
per annum, pro-rata
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 6 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 180-CFH-5473
Job locations: Addenbrooke's Hospital, Hills Road, Cambridge, CB2 0QQ, United Kingdom
Job responsibilitiesThis post would be suitable for either:
- A Senior Paediatric trainee looking to gain further experience in Tertiary Neonatal medicine and in the stabilisation and transfer of sick neonates and who are looking to develop management and logistical decision-making skills with the opportunity to act up as a Consultant.
- A Senior Clinical Fellow not in the UK training system with good experience in neonatal medicine but wishing to gain further experience in neonatal medicine and neonatal transport.
The Clinical Fellow will have the opportunity of working in Neonatal PaNDR (Paediatric and Neonatal Decision Support and Retrieval Service) for the East of England or The Rosie Neonatal Unit in Cambridge.
PaNDR completes over 1200 neonatal transfers per year with over 600 emergency transfers and receives referrals from the 17 hospitals across the East of England and beyond. We are one of the busiest teams in the UK. With Consultant support you will be trained to transfer sick medical and surgical newborns.
The Neonatal service in Cambridge 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, many of these are high risk deliveries referred to the tertiary foetal medicine service in the Rosie Hospital.
The neonatal unit has 40 cots 26 intensive and high dependency care and 12 special care cots.
This post offer training and experience identical to those of level 3 Specialty Trainees. You will have the opportunity to join in the wide range of educational and training opportunities within NICU and in Neonatal Transport which match those of recognised training posts.
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
- Previous Neonatal Transport experience
- 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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer detailsEmployer name: Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Addenbrooke's Hospital, Hills Road, Cambridge, CB2 0QQ, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.cuh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact:Neonatal Lead for (PaNDR)
Dr Sam O'hare
samantha.ohare1@nhs.net
Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)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.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.Applicants must have current UK professional registration. 
