Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Senior Clinical Fellow in Neonatal Medicine
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Applications are invited for Senior Clinical Fellows in Neonates for an initial 12-month period.
The successful candidates will work as middle-grade (Tier 2) Doctors within the neonatal service, contributing to a full rota including out-of-hours cover. Alongside their clinical duties, the post holder will support the supervision, training, and education of resident doctors, and work closely with the Consultant team to support the day-to-day running of the neonatal unit. They will also be expected to take part in audit, governance, and quality improvement activities. This role is based solely within Neonates and does not include commitments to general paediatric services.
The post holder will work as a middle-grade (Tier 2) doctor on the neonatal rota, providing safe and effective day-to-day clinical care for neonates, including attending deliveries, performing resuscitation, and managing acutely unwell or preterm infants. They will be responsible for timely assessment, diagnosis, and management of patients on the neonatal unit, and will support escalation and clinical decision-making in collaboration with the Consultant team.
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In addition to their clinical role, the post holder will support the supervision, teaching, and training of junior doctors and other members of the multidisciplinary team. They will contribute to the smooth day-to-day running of the neonatal unit, including handovers, ward rounds, and communication with families. The role also includes participation in audit, governance, and quality improvement activities to support service development and maintain high standards of care.
The post holder will take part in the full shift rota, including nights, weekends, and on-call duties, ensuring continuous 24/7 cover for the neonatal service.
What We Can Offer
- Mentored training aligned to the RCPCH curriculum with a personal development plan, alongside regular teaching sessions including MDT neonatal journal club, perinatal meetings, simulation, and safeguarding.
- Opportunities to develop education and leadership skills, including teaching medical students and the wider multidisciplinary team.
- Participation in audit, quality, and safety meetings.
- Support to develop research skills within Neonatal, Paediatric, and Women’s Health teams.
- Study leave and expenses supported in line with Trust policy.
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The Neonatal Directorate
Newborn Services provide care across the NICU, Delivery Suite, Preston Birthing Centre, and postnatal wards at Royal Preston Hospital. The Trust has around 4,500 births per year, with approximately 9% requiring NICU admission. The NICU has 28 cots (14 intensive/high dependency and 14 special care) and includes transitional care facilities, with additional provision on postnatal wards.
As a Level 3 NICU within the Lancashire and South Cumbria Neonatal Network, the unit delivers a full range of care including advanced respiratory support and therapeutic hypothermia.
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Aubrey Makhalira
- Job title: Neonatal Consultant & Clinical Director
- Email address: aubrey.makhalira@lthtr.nhs.uk
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