Job summary
University College London Hospital NHS Trust (UCLH) is looking for qualified and enthusiastic applicants for the posts of Clinical Fellows (ST1-3). This is an exciting opportunity to gain tertiary medical neonatal intensive care experience working in the heart of central London at UCLH. These appointments are for 6-12 months.
The UCLH Neonatal unit is the primary referral centre for neonatal intensive care (a level 3 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 and international referral centre for complex pregnancies, and Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH), specialist paediatric hospital, to collaboratively care for babies with complex conditions.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidates will join the multidisciplinary neonatal team, with an international reputation in excellent care, education and research. Successful candidates will be encouraged to contribute to high quality service development.
UCLH's neonatal unit has been rated in the GMC survey as one of the top London Hospitals for neonatal training in 2017, and is consistently rated as "one of the best placements ever" by doctors. We have an excellent track record of helping doctors get appointed to specialty and sub-specialty training programmes.
Successful applicants will benefit from the Unit's extensive teaching programme and the excellent clinical experience on offer. We welcome applications from budding paediatricians at FY3 level.
All candidates must be eligible for full GMC registration.
To apply: PLEASE APPLY VIA NHS JOBS.
We would welcome applications from both UK and overseas candidates who are eligible to work in the UK. We are able to offer MS Teams interviews if required. We are able to offer flexible working in line with UCLH policy.
About us
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
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 for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*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 second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
At UCLH, we have a real One Team ethos, and our values safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
Desirable
- MRCPCH part 1 or equivalent
ELIGIBILITY
Essential
- Previous experience of working at junior level in the UK or at an equivalent level neonatal unit overseas
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment
- Evidence of excellent Clinical Care
- Evidence of excellent relationships and communication with patients
- Evidence of excellence working relationships with colleagues
- Professional behaviour and probity
- Eligibility to work in the UK
Desirable
- Previous experience in paediatric or neonatal care
- Experience in a sub-speciality relevant to neonatal medicine
- Experience in contributing to service development and quality improvement.
FITNESS TO PRACTICE
Essential
- Is up to date and fit to practice safely
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Essential
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues which could be demonstrated by one of the following: a)that applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English or b)have the following scores in the academic International English Language Testing System (ELTS) - Overall 7, Speaking 7, Listening 6, Reading 6, Writing 6 oHowever if applicants believe that they have adequate communication skills but do not fit into one of the examples, they need to provide evidence
HEALTH
Essential
- Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice)
CAREER PROGRESSION
Essential
- Ability to provide details of employment history and appropriate career progression
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing University College Hospital (UCLH)
25 Grafton Way
London
WC1E 6DB