Clinical Research Fellow in Neonatal Medicine (ST7-8)

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.

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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential: - oMBBS or equivalent medical qualification; - oMRCPCH or equivalent

Desirable: - oMSc or other higher degree

ELIGIBILITY

FITNESS TO PRACTICE

Essential: - oIs up to date and fit to practice safely

LANGUAGE SKILLS

CAREER PROGRESSION

Essential: - oAbility to provide complete details of employment history and adequate career progression