Job summary
University College London Hospital NHS Trust (UCLH) is looking for a qualified and enthusiastic applicant for the post of a clinical research fellow (ST7-8) in neonatal medicine. This is an exciting opportunity to join a neonatal neurology research programme and gain tertiary neonatal intensive care experience working in the heart of central London at UCLH. This appointment is for 50% research and 50% clinical post for 48 months, working in the neonatal intensive care unit at UCLH. This post is suitable for a paediatric or neonatal trainee with previous neonatal experience in the UK and looking to develop research experience, and interested in completing a higher degree at the Institute for Women's Health at University College London. This post would be suitable for an Out of Programme placement (OOP).

The UCLH neonatal unit is the primary referral centre for neonatal intensive care (a tertiary 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), a specialist paediatric hospital, to collaboratively care for babies with complex conditions.

Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will join a well-established clinical, academic and multidisciplinary neonatal team with an international reputation for delivering excellent neonatal care, education and research. This post offers an exceptional opportunity to work in a dynamic, supportive environment committed to high standards of patient care, innovation, and service development. They will also benefit from the unit's extensive and well-structured teaching and professional development programme, exposure to a diverse and complex neonatal case mix and opportunities to participate in research and educational activities. The unit is accredited in Australia for paediatric training, reflecting the high quality of clinical experience and training available.

This role provides substantial senior-level clinical experience and clinical research experience in advanced neonatal neuromonitoring. The 0.5FTE research time will allow the successful applicant to pursue research studies related to neonatal neuromonitoring and neurocritical care. Senior residents will also develop advanced skills in clinical leadership, decision-making and service management while working closely with consultants and the wider multi-disciplinary team.The post holder will undertake responsibilities consistent with acting as the senior clinical decision maker and chief doctor on the shift, ensuring safe, effective and coordinated patient care while supporting junior staff and collaborating closely with the MDT.

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:o University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)o National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgeryo Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitalso University College Hospital Grafton Way Buildingo Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicineo University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centreo The Hospital for Tropical Diseaseso 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.

Please note, due to anticipated high volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.

To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?

Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• MRCPCH or equivalent

Desirable

• MSc or other higher degree

ELIGIBILITY
Essential

• Previous experience of working in neonatology in the UK
• Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment
• Evidence of excellent medical practice
• Eligibility to work in the UK
• 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.

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.
• Understanding of neonatal Neuromonitoring and neuroimaging

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 which could be demonstrated by one of the following: a)that applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English or b)have the following scores in the academic International English Language Testing System (ELTS) - Overall 7, Speaking 7, Listening 6, Reading 6, Writing 6 However, if applicants believe that they have adequate communication skills but do not fit into one of the examples, they need to provide evidence

CAREER PROGRESSION
Essential

• Ability to provide complete details of employment history and adequate career progression

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).