Newborn Services is looking to recruit an enthusiastic Senior Clinical Fellow who will work 50% (20 hours per week) as a simulation fellow starting September 2026. 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 Fellow will be encouraged to disseminate the simulation activity locally, nationally and internationally and to write up any developments in a peer reviewed journal.
* Participation in teaching, research, audit and clinical governance.
About us
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust is a leading centre of clinical excellence, renowned for pioneering patient care, advanced medical research, and a collaborative multi‑speciality environment. We are the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester is the largest health academic campus in Europe – a great place to progress your career. With over 30,000 employees, a turnover exceeding £3 billion, and 10 hospital and community services, join our team to help us deliver outstanding healthcare to our diverse communities.
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If you are dedicated to driving clinical innovation and delivering compassionate patient care, join us to shape tomorrow's healthcare where clinical excellence, innovation, and your career will thrive.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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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
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