Job summary
We are looking to appoint a motivated and enthusiastic Education fellow in our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit starting in September 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 educational 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.
This is a twelve month 'out of programme (OOP)' post aimed at those who wish to build on their hands-on teaching experience and develop educational resources.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will gain extensive experience in managing sick surgical infants.
This post offers an exciting opportunity for neonatal trainees interested in furthering their educational (and/or simulation) experience or improvement leadership. The post will combine educational experience with training opportunities in Neonatology and gives the opportunity to develop both neonatal clinical and educational skills. This is a twelve month 'out of programme (OOP)' post. It is aimed at those who wish to build on their hands-on teaching experience and develop educational resources or suitable for those that wish to gain experience in quality improvement and leadership.
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital is internationally reputable for their research excellence and 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
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.
Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.
We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.
We are committed to equal opportunities and believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence. As part of our dedication to equity, we actively welcome applications from individuals from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that diverse teams bring and are committed to creating an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and empowered to succeed."
If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.
Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The education fellow post holder will be expected to contribute to the running of the neonatal education on a day-to-day level working closely with the established PGMDE team.
Combined Learning outcomes for the post may include some of the following:
- Develop and evaluate learning resources relevant to Neonatology using the appropriate pedagogical principles for the target recipients
- Gain an understanding of simulation, including human factors, as an educational modality
- Be able to develop and run MDT simulation training sessions, teaching days
- Complete an educational qualification at the level of certificate or above
- Develop a good understand of patient pathways and safety
- Develop an understanding of implementation programmes under NHS frameworks
- Develop a good understanding of improvement methodology
Clinical
The post holder will also join the clinical fellow rota. Although classed as a non-training post, the training opportunities provided are identical to a training grade ST4 to ST8. Applicants will be supported in gathering the experience and portfolio evidence needed to support their applications to the GMC for CESR, or to add to their existing training experience.
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).
Job description
Job responsibilities
The education fellow post holder will be expected to contribute to the running of the neonatal education on a day-to-day level working closely with the established PGMDE team.
Combined Learning outcomes for the post may include some of the following:
- Develop and evaluate learning resources relevant to Neonatology using the appropriate pedagogical principles for the target recipients
- Gain an understanding of simulation, including human factors, as an educational modality
- Be able to develop and run MDT simulation training sessions, teaching days
- Complete an educational qualification at the level of certificate or above
- Develop a good understand of patient pathways and safety
- Develop an understanding of implementation programmes under NHS frameworks
- Develop a good understanding of improvement methodology
Clinical
The post holder will also join the clinical fellow rota. Although classed as a non-training post, the training opportunities provided are identical to a training grade ST4 to ST8. Applicants will be supported in gathering the experience and portfolio evidence needed to support their applications to the GMC for CESR, or to add to their existing training experience.
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).
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- MBBS
- MRCPCH or equivalent
Desirable
- Higher Degree in Paediatrics/ Teaching/ Research
Experience
Essential
- Middle grade experience in a neonatal unit
- Previous experience in a tertiary neonatal unit
Desirable
- Previous experience in a paediatric intensive care unit / cardiology
- Evidence of teaching experience
- 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
- Experience in managing pre and post -surgical aspects of neonatal care
- Perform Neonatal Echocardiograms
- Ability to perform Cranial ultrasound scans
- Design and manage clinical audit projects
- Supervise junior trainees and involve in informal and formal teaching
- Publications in peer reviewed journals
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- MBBS
- MRCPCH or equivalent
Desirable
- Higher Degree in Paediatrics/ Teaching/ Research
Experience
Essential
- Middle grade experience in a neonatal unit
- Previous experience in a tertiary neonatal unit
Desirable
- Previous experience in a paediatric intensive care unit / cardiology
- Evidence of teaching experience
- 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
- Experience in managing pre and post -surgical aspects of neonatal care
- Perform Neonatal Echocardiograms
- Ability to perform Cranial ultrasound scans
- Design and manage clinical audit projects
- Supervise junior trainees and involve in informal and formal teaching
- Publications in peer reviewed journals
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).