Senior Clinical Fellow in Neonatal Medicine (ST7-8 equivalent)
| Posting date: | 11 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £73,992 per annum + London weighting + out-of-hours |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 March 2026 |
| Location: | London, WC1E 6DB |
| Company: | University College London Hospital |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 7799408/309-UCLH-7448 |
Summary
A Vacancy at University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
University College London Hospital NHS Trust (UCLH) is looking for a qualified and enthusiastic applicant for the post of senior tier 2 resident (ST7-8 OR post CCT) in neonatal medicine. This is an exciting opportunity to gain tertiary neonatal intensive care experience working in the heart of central London at UCLH. This appointment is for 12 months, working in the neonatal intensive care unit at UCLH.
The successful candidate will join a well-established clinical, academic and multidisciplinary neonatal team with an international reputation for delivering excellent in neonatal care, education and research. This post offers an exceptional opportunity to work within a dynamic and supportive environment, committed to high standards of patient care, innovation and service development. The successful application will be encouraged to contribute actively to quality improvement initiatives, clinical governance and the ongoing development of neonatal services. 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.
All candidates must be eligible for full GMC registration.
This role provides substantial senior level clinical experience and is designed to support progression towards consultant practice. Senior residents will develop advanced skills in clinical leadership, decision making and service management while working closely with consultants and the wider multi-disciplinary team. during shift work, 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. This position provides excellent preparation for future senior leadership roles within neonatal medicine.
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:
• University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
• Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
• University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
• University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
• The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
• 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.
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 submittingyour completed application.
The UCLH neonatal unitis 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), specialist paediatric hospital, to collaboratively care for babies with complex conditions.
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?
This advert closes on Wednesday 25 Feb 2026
University College London Hospital NHS Trust (UCLH) is looking for a qualified and enthusiastic applicant for the post of senior tier 2 resident (ST7-8 OR post CCT) in neonatal medicine. This is an exciting opportunity to gain tertiary neonatal intensive care experience working in the heart of central London at UCLH. This appointment is for 12 months, working in the neonatal intensive care unit at UCLH.
The successful candidate will join a well-established clinical, academic and multidisciplinary neonatal team with an international reputation for delivering excellent in neonatal care, education and research. This post offers an exceptional opportunity to work within a dynamic and supportive environment, committed to high standards of patient care, innovation and service development. The successful application will be encouraged to contribute actively to quality improvement initiatives, clinical governance and the ongoing development of neonatal services. 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.
All candidates must be eligible for full GMC registration.
This role provides substantial senior level clinical experience and is designed to support progression towards consultant practice. Senior residents will develop advanced skills in clinical leadership, decision making and service management while working closely with consultants and the wider multi-disciplinary team. during shift work, 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. This position provides excellent preparation for future senior leadership roles within neonatal medicine.
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:
• University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
• Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
• University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
• University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
• The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
• 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.
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 submittingyour completed application.
The UCLH neonatal unitis 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), specialist paediatric hospital, to collaboratively care for babies with complex conditions.
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?
This advert closes on Wednesday 25 Feb 2026
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