Job summary
We are seeking to recruit a Clinical Research Fellow in Neonatology to work in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at King's College Hospital. The post offers the opportunity to undertake research in Neonatology and advance the successful candidate's neonatal training and administrative skills in a teaching hospital environment.
Main duties of the job
This post is suitable for Paediatric Doctors who have a minimum of two years postgraduate experience, one of the years must have been spent in appropriate neonatal training posts in neonatal intensive care units. MRCP/MRCPCH or equivalent is essential.
About us
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reachis our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are seeking to recruit a Clinical Research Fellow in Neonatology to work in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Kings College Hospital. The post offers the opportunity to undertake research in Neonatology and advance the successful candidates neonatal training and administrative skills in a teaching hospital environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are seeking to recruit a Clinical Research Fellow in Neonatology to work in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Kings College Hospital. The post offers the opportunity to undertake research in Neonatology and advance the successful candidates neonatal training and administrative skills in a teaching hospital environment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registerable medical qualification.
Higher Qualifications
Essential
Registration
Essential
- Full registration with GMC/GDC with License to Practice.
Training and Experience
Essential
- Wide experience in all aspects of Paediatrics, culminating in award of CCT or equivalent.
- Specialist training in Paediatrics
Administration
Essential
- Experience in day to day organisation of Neonatal services in a busy Teaching Hospital
Desirable
- Familiar with current structure of Health Service and conversant with recent initiatives and changes.
Management and Leadership
Essential
- Able to demonstrate leadership capability within multi-disciplinary teams.
Audit & quality improvement
Essential
- Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit and quality improvement.
Research
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate ability to lead change.
- Experience of conducting or supporting clinical research
Desirable
- Relevant research experience in one or more aspects of Neonatal ventilation.
- Publication of relevant review articles or case reports
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
Personal Skills
Essential
- Effective communicator able to work in close-knit team and co-operate with all medical and paramedical staff.
- Flexible and resilient
Desirable
- Familiarity with information technology and general computer skills.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registerable medical qualification.
Higher Qualifications
Essential
Registration
Essential
- Full registration with GMC/GDC with License to Practice.
Training and Experience
Essential
- Wide experience in all aspects of Paediatrics, culminating in award of CCT or equivalent.
- Specialist training in Paediatrics
Administration
Essential
- Experience in day to day organisation of Neonatal services in a busy Teaching Hospital
Desirable
- Familiar with current structure of Health Service and conversant with recent initiatives and changes.
Management and Leadership
Essential
- Able to demonstrate leadership capability within multi-disciplinary teams.
Audit & quality improvement
Essential
- Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit and quality improvement.
Research
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate ability to lead change.
- Experience of conducting or supporting clinical research
Desirable
- Relevant research experience in one or more aspects of Neonatal ventilation.
- Publication of relevant review articles or case reports
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
Personal Skills
Essential
- Effective communicator able to work in close-knit team and co-operate with all medical and paramedical staff.
- Flexible and resilient
Desirable
- Familiarity with information technology and general computer skills.
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 (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.
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).
