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From the employer's careers site First seen 25 Oct 2026

Clinical Research Fellow in Neonatal Medicine (ST7-8)

Description

University College London Hospital NHS Trust (UCLH) is looking for a qualified and enthusiastic applicant for the post of a clinical research fellow (ST7-8) in neonatal medicine.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a neonatal neurology research programme and gain tertiary neonatal intensive care experience working in the heart of central London at UCLH.

The appointment is for 50% research and 50% clinical post for 48 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 neonatal care, education and research.

Main duties of the job

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.

The role provides substantial senior-level clinical experience and clinical research experience in advanced neonatal neuromonitoring.

Benefits

  • The unit is accredited in Australia for paediatric training, reflecting the high quality of clinical experience and training available.
  • Exposure to a diverse and complex neonatal case mix and opportunities to participate in research and educational activities.

Job responsibilities

  • Join a dynamic, supportive environment committed to high standards of patient care, innovation, and service development.
  • Develop advanced skills in clinical leadership, decision-making and service management while working closely with consultants and the wider multi-disciplinary team.

Person Specification

Qualifications

  • oMBBS or equivalent medical qualification
  • oMRCPCH or equivalent

Eligibility

  • Previous experience of working in neonatology in the UK
  • Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment
  • Evidence of excellent medical practice
  • Eligibility to work in the UK

Language Skills

  • Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues.

Salary

  • £76,582 a year per annum + London Weighting

Skills

Required

  • neonatal medicine
  • neurology
  • research
  • clinical leadership

Nice to have

  • MSc or other higher degree
  • previous experience in a neonatal tertiary centre

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/C9309-26-1000

Apply on University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust