Job summary We are looking to appoint a motivated and enthusiastic Senior Clinical Fellow/Portfolio pathway fellow in our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit starting in March 2025. This post offers a fantastic opportunity for doctors training in paediatrics/neonatology to gain a broad-based experience in neonatal critical care at a large London neonatal unit alongside a full educational programme and opportunities to enhance their quality improvement, leadership and research skills. Bespoke support is also provided to senior fellows wanting to CESR in neonatal medicine (portfolio pathway). The post holder will be expected to contribute to the tier 2 rota (Middle Grade ST4- 8, Senior Clinical Fellow). They will have need to have excellent clinical skills, evidence based knowledge and understanding to provide holistic care for premature and acutely sick new borns and their families. Main duties of the job The postholder will gain extensive experience in managing sick surgical infants. Chelsea and Westminster Hospital is internationally reputable for their research excellence. C&W is home to the National Neonatal Research Database used for national and international population neonatal epidemiological studies. Applicants must have middle-grade experience in Neonatology and be able to demonstrate competency in neonatal resuscitation, intubation and management of ventilated infants. The post would suit both UK trainees seeking out of programme experience/training to enhance their level 2/3 neonatal training and international trainees seeking a training opportunity that parallels UK grid training. About us We provide services from two main hospitals, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital, and a number of clinics across London and the South-East. We have over 6,000 members of staff that are PROUD to Care for nearly one million people. Both hospitals provide full clinical services, including full maternity, emergency and children's, in addition to a range of community-based services across London, such as award-winning sexual health and HIV clinics. We're one of the best preforming Trusts in the country. We're also one of the top trusts to work for - our staff say they're engaged, motivated, and would recommend us as a place to work and receive treatment. Our Trust has been rated by the Care Quality Commission as 'Good' in all five of the main domains of safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led, giving an us overall rating of 'Good'. We've also been awarded an 'Outstanding' rating for 'use of resources' by an NHS Improvement inspection. Our facilities are some of the best in the country. We have been investing around £10 million a year in our estate. We are currently spending £25 million on expanding our adult and neonatal critical care facilities at Chelsea and Westminster and redevelopment of our children's unit at West Middlesex - in partnership with our charity, CW and generous donors. Date posted 31 October 2024 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Doctor - other Salary Depending on experience £41,750 to £64,288 1A Banding & London Weighting Contract Fixed term Duration 1 years Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 289-SCD-SCF-099 Job locations Chelsea & Westminster Hospital 369 Fulham Road London SW10 9NH Job description Job responsibilities Senior Clinical Fellow/Portfolio Pathway Fellow in Neonatology, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Duties include Operational management of NICU under direct supervision of consultant neonatologists Daily consultant ward rounds and a weekly nutrition ward round with paediatric gastroenterologists Lead ward round and clinical decision making once a week on the registrar led ward round Overseeing documentation and progress of discharge summaries Support of SHOs in the assessment and management of acutely ill and postnatal ward neonates. Attendance at the weekly grand round with neonatal and paediatric surgical consultants Weekly liaison meeting with NICU staff and social services Weekly perinatal grand round with all obstetricians and neonatologists Liaison with neonatal surgical team and anaesthetists, paediatric cardiology and respiratory teams Involvement in neonatal medical and neurodevelopmental follow-up clinics Participate in neonatal transport (when not performed by NTS) Provide high quality care to patients Maintain GMC registration and hold a licence to practice Develop and maintain the competencies required to carry out the duties of the post Ensure families are involved in decisions about care and respond to their views Clinical Research The department has a strong international reputation for neonatal research, focussing in neonatal nutrition and neonatal nurgery. The Neonatal Data Analysis Unit which manages the UK National Neonatal Research Database (NNRD) is based at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital. The NNRD is used to support a broad range of service evaluations, audits (including theNational Neonatal Audit Programme), quality improvement programmes, as well as clinical, health services and policy research.Candidates are expected to be GCP certified and get involved in the various local and multi-centre clinical trials and observational studies. Teaching skills Opportunities for teaching medical students, nurses and junior medical staff are ample, in both formal and informal settings. These include formal teaching sessions and bedside teaching. Candidates are expected to contribute to the on-going departmental teaching programme for junior doctors. Teaching Sessions Potholders would have opportunities to attend protected teaching sessions, which include a multi-session Cranial Ultrasound Imaging lectures (delivered currently by Prof Frances Cowan), journal clubs and informal teaching sessions. The resident consultants provide a regular case based bedside teaching on most of the night shifts, which care formally recorded as WBAs. In addition, there is a monthly one day simulation program that all trainees are expected to attend within their first 6 months into the post. In situ simulation sessions using high and low fidelity mannequins are undertaken, sometimes involving other departments like A&E and Paediatrics. Each post holder will have an allocated educational supervisor and are expected to have formal appraisal meetings at regular intervals Further training opportunities Candidates are encouraged strongly to utilise their study leave to attend courses and conferences. They are encouraged to participate and present in network meetings are supported. Audits & Governance Participate in clinical audit, incident reporting and to ensure resulting actions are implemented Ensure clinical guidelines and protocols are adhered to Keep fully informed about best practice in the specialty areas Role model of good practice for infection control to all members of the multidisciplinary team Job description Job responsibilities Senior Clinical Fellow/Portfolio Pathway Fellow in Neonatology, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Duties include Operational management of NICU under direct supervision of consultant neonatologists Daily consultant ward rounds and a weekly nutrition ward round with paediatric gastroenterologists Lead ward round and clinical decision making once a week on the registrar led ward round Overseeing documentation and progress of discharge summaries Support of SHOs in the assessment and management of acutely ill and postnatal ward neonates. Attendance at the weekly grand round with neonatal and paediatric surgical consultants Weekly liaison meeting with NICU staff and social services Weekly perinatal grand round with all obstetricians and neonatologists Liaison with neonatal surgical team and anaesthetists, paediatric cardiology and respiratory teams Involvement in neonatal medical and neurodevelopmental follow-up clinics Participate in neonatal transport (when not performed by NTS) Provide high quality care to patients Maintain GMC registration and hold a licence to practice Develop and maintain the competencies required to carry out the duties of the post Ensure families are involved in decisions about care and respond to their views Clinical Research The department has a strong international reputation for neonatal research, focussing in neonatal nutrition and neonatal nurgery. The Neonatal Data Analysis Unit which manages the UK National Neonatal Research Database (NNRD) is based at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital. The NNRD is used to support a broad range of service evaluations, audits (including theNational Neonatal Audit Programme), quality improvement programmes, as well as clinical, health services and policy research.Candidates are expected to be GCP certified and get involved in the various local and multi-centre clinical trials and observational studies. Teaching skills Opportunities for teaching medical students, nurses and junior medical staff are ample, in both formal and informal settings. These include formal teaching sessions and bedside teaching. Candidates are expected to contribute to the on-going departmental teaching programme for junior doctors. Teaching Sessions Potholders would have opportunities to attend protected teaching sessions, which include a multi-session Cranial Ultrasound Imaging lectures (delivered currently by Prof Frances Cowan), journal clubs and informal teaching sessions. The resident consultants provide a regular case based bedside teaching on most of the night shifts, which care formally recorded as WBAs. In addition, there is a monthly one day simulation program that all trainees are expected to attend within their first 6 months into the post. In situ simulation sessions using high and low fidelity mannequins are undertaken, sometimes involving other departments like A&E and Paediatrics. Each post holder will have an allocated educational supervisor and are expected to have formal appraisal meetings at regular intervals Further training opportunities Candidates are encouraged strongly to utilise their study leave to attend courses and conferences. They are encouraged to participate and present in network meetings are supported. Audits & Governance Participate in clinical audit, incident reporting and to ensure resulting actions are implemented Ensure clinical guidelines and protocols are adhered to Keep fully informed about best practice in the specialty areas Role model of good practice for infection control to all members of the multidisciplinary team Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential MRCPCH or equivalent GMC Registration Safeguarding Training MBBS Certified New-born Life Support Provider Desirable Higher Degree in Paediatrics/ Teaching/ Research Good Clinical Practice certified Advanced Paediatric Life Support Provider Life Support courses Trainer Experience Essential Middle grade experience in a neonatal unit - at least 6 months Previous experience in a tertiary neonatal unit - at least 6 months Desirable Evidence of teaching experience Previous experience in a neonatal/ paediatric surgical unit Previous experience in a paediatric intensive care unit / cardiology Previous Research Experience Skills and knowledge Essential Competent in resuscitating and stabilising neonates Intubating and Managing Ventilated Neonates Competent in neonatal procedures like umbilical catheterisation Desirable Design and manage clinical audit projects Publications in peer reviewed journals Experience in managing pre and post -surgical aspects of neonatal care Perform Neonatal Echocardiograms Ability to perform Cranial ultrasound scans Supervise junior trainees and involve in informal and formal teaching Personal qualities Essential Committed to patient focused care Motivation for personal development and improvement Ability to work as a team member in own and allied disciplines Excellent time management and organisational skills Excellent communication skills Reliability Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential MRCPCH or equivalent GMC Registration Safeguarding Training MBBS Certified New-born Life Support Provider Desirable Higher Degree in Paediatrics/ Teaching/ Research Good Clinical Practice certified Advanced Paediatric Life Support Provider Life Support courses Trainer Experience Essential Middle grade experience in a neonatal unit - at least 6 months Previous experience in a tertiary neonatal unit - at least 6 months Desirable Evidence of teaching experience Previous experience in a neonatal/ paediatric surgical unit Previous experience in a paediatric intensive care unit / cardiology Previous Research Experience Skills and knowledge Essential Competent in resuscitating and stabilising neonates Intubating and Managing Ventilated Neonates Competent in neonatal procedures like umbilical catheterisation Desirable Design and manage clinical audit projects Publications in peer reviewed journals Experience in managing pre and post -surgical aspects of neonatal care Perform Neonatal Echocardiograms Ability to perform Cranial ultrasound scans Supervise junior trainees and involve in informal and formal teaching Personal qualities Essential Committed to patient focused care Motivation for personal development and improvement Ability to work as a team member in own and allied disciplines Excellent time management and organisational skills Excellent communication skills Reliability 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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 (Opens in a new tab). 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 (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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 (Opens in a new tab). 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 (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Address Chelsea & Westminster Hospital 369 Fulham Road London SW10 9NH Employer's website https://www.chelwest.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)