Job summary
Applications are invited for Senior Clinical Fellows in Neonates for an initial 12-month period. The successful candidates will work as middle-grade (Tier 2) Doctors within the neonatal service, contributing to a full rota including out-of-hours cover. Alongside their clinical duties, the post holder will support the supervision, training, and education of resident doctors, and work closely with the Consultant team to support the day-to-day running of the neonatal unit. They will also be expected to take part in audit, governance, and quality improvement activities. This role is based solely within Neonates and does not include commitments to general paediatric services.

Main duties of the job
The post holder will work as a middle-grade (Tier 2) doctor on the neonatal rota, providing safe and effective day-to-day clinical care for neonates, including attending deliveries, performing resuscitation, and managing acutely unwell or preterm infants. They will be responsible for timely assessment, diagnosis, and management of patients on the neonatal unit, and will support escalation and clinical decision-making in collaboration with the Consultant team.

In addition to their clinical role, the post holder will support the supervision, teaching, and training of junior doctors and other members of the multidisciplinary team. They will contribute to the smooth day-to-day running of the neonatal unit, including handovers, ward rounds, and communication with families. The role also includes participation in audit, governance, and quality improvement activities to support service development and maintain high standards of care.

The post holder will take part in the full shift rota, including nights, weekends, and on-call duties, ensuring continuous 24/7 cover for the neonatal service.

About us
What We Can Offer
Mentored training aligned to the RCPCH curriculum with a personal development plan, alongside regular teaching sessions including MDT neonatal journal club, perinatal meetings, simulation and safeguarding. There are opportunities to develop education and leadership skills, including teaching medical students and the wider multidisciplinary team. The post holder will take part in audit, quality and safety meetings and will be supported to develop research skills within Neonatal, Paediatric and Women's Health teams. Study leave and expenses are supported in line with Trust policy.

The Neonatal Directorate
Newborn Services provide care across the NICU, Delivery Suite, Preston Birthing Centre and postnatal wards at Royal Preston Hospital. The Trust has around 4,500 births per year, with approximately 9% requiring NICU admission. The NICU has 28 cots (14 intensive/high dependency and 14 special care) and includes transitional care facilities, with additional provision on postnatal wards.

As a Level 3 NICU within the Lancashire and South Cumbria Neonatal Network, the unit delivers a full range of care including advanced respiratory support and therapeutic hypothermia.

Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job description, Person specification and Specialty/ Trust Brochure for further details on:

• What we can offer
• Remuneration and Contractual arrangements
• The Team
• Job description

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice
• MBBS/ MBChB or equivalent

Desirable

• Full MRCPCH
• MRCPCH 1 and working towards MRCPCH 2

Experience and Skills
Essential

• Practical experience in the management of a wide range of paediatric and neonatal conditions
• NLS Provider up to date certification
• Appropriate safe guarding children training (Level 3), this can be facilitated if not done

Desirable

• Have at least 2 years training in Paediatrics ( in the UK), including 6 months neonatal experience as a middle grade
• NLS Instructor

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 (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 Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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. 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).
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).