Clinical Reader or Professor of Neonatal Medicine

Posting date:	25 November 2025
Salary:	Not specified
Additional salary information:	Negotiable
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	05 January 2026
Location:	London, SE1 7EH
Company:	NHS Jobs
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	N0067-25-0017

Summary

Key objectives: To establish and lead a world-leading programme of research in neonatal medicine, in line with the strategic aims of the Research Department of Early Life Imaging and the School of Biomedical Engineering and Imaging Sciences. It is expected that the postholder will wish to continue to contribute to the Clinical work of the Evelina London Childrens Hospital and appropriate arrangements will be made through the Medical Directorate to facilitate this. To contribute to the development of research capacity and clinical practice in the Evelina London Childrens Hospital. To participate in the teaching programs at KCL including teaching of undergraduate medical and biomedical engineering students as well as postgraduate taught programs being offered by the School and the Faculty. Clinical governance: To review clinical outcomes in designated area using external benchmarking data where appropriate, to identify and advise variances to the Clinical Director. Participate in clinical audit, incident reporting and analysis and to ensure resulting actions are implemented. To work closely with the Directorate, Patient and Public Involvement panels in relation to clinical and services developments as delegated by the Clinical Director. Participate in ensuring NICE requirements are reviewed and implemented and monitored in the specialty areas. To ensure clinical guidelines and protocols are adhered to by junior medical staff and updated on a regular basis. To keep fully informed about best practice in the specialty areas and ensure implications for practice changes are discussed with the Clinical Director. To role model good practice for infection control to all members of the multidisciplinary team. Clinical management: The post holder must be medically qualified and maintain GMC specialist registration, including revalidation and hold a license to practice To develop and maintain the competencies required to carry out the duties required of the post. To ensure prompt attendance at agreed direct clinical care Programmed Activities. To ensure parents are involved in decisions about their babys care and to respond to their views. The postholder will contribute to the management and development of their clinical service as appropriate for grade and specialist skills, as guided by the Medical Director. To act as educational supervisor and appraiser as delegated by the Clinical Director to ensure external accreditation of training post. Appraisal: The postholder will be required as a matter of both GSTT policy to undertake annual appraisal/job plan review. All academics in KCL also undergo annual performance development review (PDR). It is normal practice for the GSTT appraisal and KCL PDR processes to be held together so that all aspects of the job are jointly reviewed. To work with colleagues to ensure junior doctors hours are compliant To ensure that adequate systems and procedures are in place to control and monitor leave for junior medical staff and to ensure that there is appropriate cover within the clinical areas, including on-call commitments To participate in the recruitment of junior medical staff as and when required. To participate in team objective setting as part of the annual job planning cycle. To be responsible for the annual appraisal of all doctors in training, Trust doctors, Clinical Fellows and non-consultant grades as delegated by the Clinical Director and General Manager. General: The post holder will be provided with an office and administration support within BMEIS. The post holder will be provided separately with a shared office and administration support in the Evelina London Neonatal Unit. Communication & networking: Communicating with other clinicians regarding care of patients. Communicating with patients. Communication with research staff within the School of BMEIS Accepting and assuming a role as part of an interdisciplinary team. Decision making, planning & problem solving: To address research questions and deliver on research grants and programmes. To assist and advise other researchers in the planning and execution of their research. Clinical Leadership and Team Working To demonstrate excellent leadership skills with regard to individual performance, clinical teams, the Trust and when participating in national or local initiatives. To work collaboratively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team and Kings Health Partners as required. To chair regular meetings for the specialties. To resolve conflict and difficult situations through negotiation and discussion, involving appropriate parties. Adhere to Trust and departmental guidelines on leave including reporting absence. Service delivery: To work closely with the colleagues in the Evelina London Childrens Hospital. Comply with all Trust mandatory training. Contribute to the training of all NHS staff employees as required. Contribute to audit and service delivery within the Trust. Contribute to service development in the Trust. Implement new scanning protocols safely and in compliance with Trust policies, procedures and guidelines. To contribute to representing the department on relevant committees. Adhere to Trust policies. Analysis & research: To participate and contribute to the on-going research within the School of BMEIS and Research Department of Early Life Imaging and develop new areas of interest should this become appropriate. To assist other researchers within the School of BMEIS and other research centres. To deliver their own research programme and build a research team. Team work, teaching & learning support: To participate in teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate level. To participate in the training of trainees. To contribute to the induction and training of new staff, and visiting researchers. To participate in clinical fellow training in compliance with the requirements of the London Deanery and the Royal College. The above list of responsibilities may not be exhaustive, and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks and responsibilities as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post.