Job summary Newborn Services is looking to recruit an enthusiastic Senior Clinical Fellow who will work 50% as a simulation fellow and 50% on the Tier 2 tertiary medical rota. The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate excellent skills in Neonatal Intensive Care, good leadership and communication skills and multi-disciplinary team working. Excellent opportunities exist for participation in teaching, research, audit and clinical governance. To provide a clinical service in Neonatal Medicine and Surgery, to provide cover for labour ward and the postnatal wards, and to work closely with the Consultants, other middle-grade and junior-grade doctors, nurse practitioners and nursing staff. As a simulation fellow you would lead in the NICU Education programme, and support doctors and nurse practitioners in training. Applicants must possess a minimum of six months of previous experience in Neonates at the Tier 2 level, and a full MRCPCH or equivalent level is mandatory. Main duties of the job Education: The successful candidate will have opportunities to enhance their scenario writing, reflective of current clinical practice and challenges, their facilitation and debriefing skills. Research: The Neonatal Simulation Fellow will undertake research / quality improvement projects. The Neonatal Simulation Fellow will be encouraged to disseminate the simulation activity locally, nationally and internationally and to write up any developments in a peer reviewed journal. The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate excellent skills in Neonatal Intensive Care, good leadership and communication skills and multi-disciplinary team working. Excellent opportunities exist for participation in teaching, research, audit and clinical governance. About us MFT is England's largest NHS Trust with a turnover of £2.8bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year. Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary. We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our brand-new Electronic Patient Record system which we've launched in September 2022. We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our new Green Plan which will set out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable. At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing, and shaping the future of our organisation together. Date posted 03 February 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Doctor - other Salary £61,825 a year per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 349-SMH-6945517 Job locations Saint Mary's Hospital Oxford Road Manchester M13 9WL Job description Job responsibilities To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form. Diversity Matters MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity, and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcingmft.nhs.uk. Were looking forward to hearing from you Job description Job responsibilities To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form. Diversity Matters MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity, and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcingmft.nhs.uk. Were looking forward to hearing from you Person Specification Research Essential Understanding of research methodology Qualifications Essential Registered with the GMC MBBS or equivalent MRCPCH or equivalent Clinical Experience Essential Completion of basic specialist training in Paediatrics 6 months Tier 2 experience in Neonatology Teaching and Training Essential Enthusiasm for and interest in training and education NLS/APLS/EPLS instructor or identified potential instructor Experience in training undergraduate and medical students and doctors Clinical Governance/Audit Essential Understands the principles of clinical governance Experience in performing clinical audit Person Specification Research Essential Understanding of research methodology Qualifications Essential Registered with the GMC MBBS or equivalent MRCPCH or equivalent Clinical Experience Essential Completion of basic specialist training in Paediatrics 6 months Tier 2 experience in Neonatology Teaching and Training Essential Enthusiasm for and interest in training and education NLS/APLS/EPLS instructor or identified potential instructor Experience in training undergraduate and medical students and doctors Clinical Governance/Audit Essential Understands the principles of clinical governance Experience in performing clinical audit 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). 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). Employer details Employer name Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust Address Saint Mary's Hospital Oxford Road Manchester M13 9WL Employer's website https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)