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Job overview
Applications are invited for posts of Clinical Fellow Core in Neonatal Medicine to commence from 07 September 2026 until 28 February 2027.
These posts have the opportunity of working in our large tertiary neonatal intensive care unit and for applicants to gain experience in all aspects of neonatal care.
The Neonatal service offers the full range of neonatal intensive care facilities including neonatal surgery, neonatal neurosurgery and neonatal neurocritical care. There are approximately 6000 deliveries per year. The neonatal unit has 40 cots, 26 intensive and high dependency care and 12 special care cots as well as a further 12 transitional care cots on Charles Wolfson Ward.
The posts offer training and experience identical to those of level 1 Specialty Trainees. You will have the opportunity to join in the wide range of educational and training opportunities within NICU which match those of recognised training posts.
Main duties of the job
These posts are particularly suited to those wishing to gain experience at tier 1 level in a centre of excellence with more detailed information in the attached Job Description.
Successful applicants are encouraged to undertake quality improvement projects.
Please note that these posts do not carry Postgraduate Dean’s approval or training recognition.
Full Registration and a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council at point of application is required.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the Job description and Person specification attached for further details on the main responsibilities and duties for this post.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Person specification
Shortlistable
Essential
- MBBS or Equivalent Qualification
- Completion of Foundation Competencies or equivalent
- Minimum of 6 months experience in Neonatology in the NHS
Desirable
- NLS/EPLS or equivalent Course
- Parts of MRCPCH (FOP/TAS)
- Minimum of 4 months experience in Paediatrics in the NHS
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This advert is for Clinical Fellow Core in Neonatal Intensive Care with Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Addenbrooke's Hospital. It is listed as a Junior Medical doctor Paediatrics role. The advertised salary is £54,499 per annum, pro rata. The contract type is 6 months (Fixed Term). The application deadline is 21 Aug 2026.
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