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Job overview
Applications are invited for the post of Clinical Fellow Higher (ST3-5/ST6+) in NICU for a period of 6 months starting on 07 September 2026 until 28 February 2027.
Main duties of the job
This post has the opportunity of working in our large tertiary neonatal intensive care unit and for the applicant to gain experience in all aspects of neonatal care.
The post offers training and experience identical to those of level 2 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.
The post is particularly suited to those wishing to gain experience at tier 2 level in a centre of excellence with more detailed information in the attached Job Description.
Please note that this post does not carry Postgraduate Dean’s approval or training recognition.
Full Registration and a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council at the point of application is required.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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.
Our philosophy is to keep the patient at the heart of everything we do. Every person that works for the Trust, regardless of their role, comes into contact with our patients and visitors and is expected to uphold our values of Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent at all times.
We are looking for people who are willing to go the extra mile, not because they are asked to, but because they are committed to being part of a healthcare team that delivers an excellent caring service to our patients.
Please refer to the Job description and Person specification attached for further details on the main responsibilities and duties for this post.
Person specification
Shortlistable
Essential
- MRCPCH or equivalent qualification
- Previous experience at middle grade in a tertiary Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Desirable
- To be eligible for appointment at the ST6+ level within this role you are required to have completed Specialty Registrar or equivalent training to ST6 level passing the associated competencies
- Experience in more than one tertiary NICU
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This advert is for Clinical Fellow Higher (ST3-5/ST6+) in NICU with Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Cambridge, East of England, England. It is listed as a Senior Medical doctor Paediatrics role. The advertised salary is £67,325 - £76,582 per annum, pro rata. The contract type is 6 months (Fixed Term). The application deadline is 15 Jul 2026.
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