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Essential
22 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Confidentiality
The jobholder should respect patient confidentiality at all times and not divulge patient information unless sanctioned by the requirements of the role.
- Infection Control
The jobholder must comply at all times with the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Infection Control policies, in particular by practicing Universal Infection Control Precautions.
- Infection Control
Hand hygiene must be performed before and after contact with patients and their environment.
- Values and Personal Qualities
Patient-centred
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Collaborative
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Fair
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Accountable
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Empowered
- Values and Personal Qualities
The beliefs and attitudes that underpin effective performance within the job role.
- Values and Personal Qualities
Quality focus
- Values and Personal Qualities
Mistakes are used as a continual learning experience
- Values and Personal Qualities
Honesty
- Values and Personal Qualities
Integrity
- Patient and Public Involvement
All staff have a responsibility to listen to the views of patients and to contribute to service improvements based on patient feedback.
- Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
The jobholder must comply with all policies and procedures designed to ensure equality of employment and that services are delivered in ways that meet the individual needs of patients and their families.
- Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
No person whether they are staff, patient or visitor should receive less favourable treatment because of their gender, ethnic origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion etc.
- Professional Standards and Conduct
You are required to work to the standards set out by the General Medical Council in Good Medical Practice.
- Professional Standards and Conduct
This includes protecting patients when you believe that a doctor's or other colleague's conduct, performance or health is a threat to them.
- Professional Standards and Conduct
If, after establishing the facts, it is necessary, you must follow the Trust's procedures in this matter and inform your Clinical Director or Medical Director in the first instance.
- Pre-employment and Other Requirements
An offer of appointment to this post would be subject to the express condition that the Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust receives a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS, formerly CRB) Disclosure.
- Pre-employment and Other Requirements
You must reveal any information which you may have concerning convictions which would otherwise be considered as 'spent'.
- Qualifications and Professional Registration
The post holder is required to be fully registered with the General Medical Council (GMC) and hold a licence to practice.
Desirable
Not listed in the available specification.
Job summary
We are inviting applications to fill our Clinical Fellow vacancy at The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust in Department of Neonatal Medicine. This post will be fixed term for 12 months. Candidates must be fully registered with the General Medical Council and hold a license to practice by the intended start date.
Main duties of the job
We are inviting applicants to join our busy but welcoming neonatal service as a Neonatal Clinical Fellow based at St James University Hospital in Leeds in West Yorkshire. This role is suitable for applicants at ST4+ / Registrar (middle grade level) with experience in paediatrics and neonatology, and with prior experience working on a Tier 2 rota within the NHS. It is ideally suited to candidates wishing to work as part of a large multidisciplinary team supported by Advanced Neonatal Nurse Practitioners and Tertiary Neonatal Consultants.
About us
The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time. Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care. We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page. Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.
Details
- Date posted: 18 September 2026
- Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
- Salary: £67,325 a year
- Contract: Fixed term
- Duration: 12 months
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: 002178
- Job locations: St James’s University Hospital, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS9 7TF, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
For questions about this job, contact:
Chris Forster
Consultant
Christopher.forster1@nhs.net Shortlisting Date: 5th October Interview Date: TBC
This post is part of a workforce expansion to increase the level of care at SJUH to Level 2 (LNU). The post holder will participate in a Tier 2 rota at SJUH and be involved in covering all aspects of inpatient care including long day ward cover and night shifts. In addition there will allocated time within this role to work alongside a large MDT involved in delivering the service improvements needed as we seek LNU accreditation. The successful candidate with lead workstreams and feed back to senior members of the management team within the Trust and the Regional ODN. Some additional clinical shifts will be offered in intensive care at LGI though these will be on an ad-hoc basis and organised following discussion with the successful candidate. In addition they will be expected to lead service development projects with oversight from the clinical lead.
Applicants should have established skills in Paediatrics and Neonatal Medicine and experience in attendance at deliveries and working on a Tier 2 rota within the NHS. Excellent communication and team working skills, a strong commitment to teaching and service development are essential.
- Working on the SJUH clinical rota to provide medical cover to the special care unit and HDU cots once opened.
- To work clinically in ICU/HDU at LGI on an ad hoc basis
- Work alongside an MDT including consultants, matrons, lead nurses and ANNPs to deliver changes needed in order to meet criteria for LNU accreditation
- Feeding back to senior medical and nursing staff regarding progress, and presenting at CSU/ODN meetings
Involvement in quality improvement in LCH
Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.
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This advert is for Clinical Fellow - Neonates with Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust in Leeds, England. It is listed as a Senior Medical doctor Paediatrics role. The advertised salary is £67325.00. The contract type is Fixed-Term. The application deadline is 05 Oct 2026.
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