Job summary
Job Title: Neonatal Clinical Fellow
Grade: ST 3-5
Specialty: Neonatal Medicine
Reason for Vacancy: Previous doctor leaving
Supervising Consultant: Amit Gupta
Average hours work per week: 48
Base Hospital: John Radcliffe Hospital
Work Pattern: Shift rota
GMC requirement: Must be registered with the GMC or have a qualification which is registrable with the GMC.
Details of special conditions: 2 years
This is not an approved training post
Main duties of the job
Aims and responsibilities: The key responsibility is to provide clinical care to babies admitted under the care of the neonatal unit at the John Radcliffe Hospital. The Oxford neonatal unit is the only level III centre in the South Central North (formerly Thames Valley) Neonatal Network and admits the full range of medical and surgical neonatal patients. Oxford is also an established regional centre for prenatal and feto‑maternal medicine and neonatal surgery, including cardiac and neurosurgery. This is a supervised post and the doctor will be allocated a clinical supervisor. The unit also provides experience in neonatal transport. It will be the doctor's duty to keep the clinical and educational portfolio up to date.
Clinical: The shift rota has a total of 21 doctors on its rolls. Study leave and holiday weeks are built into the rolling rota. Doctors are required to be present at handover ward rounds and will be primarily responsible for the delivery of the scheduled programme of care for babies in their designated clinical areas. Details of the rota can be obtained by contacting Dr Vinod Oommen (Vinod.Oommen@ouh.nhs.uk).
Details
Date posted: 15 July 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Doctor - other
Salary: £67,325 a year
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 24 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 321-NOTS-MS- 8053923-S6
Job locations: John Radcliffe, OXFORD, OX3 9DU, United Kingdom
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential:
- Full GMC with licence to practice
- Medical graduate
Desirable:
- MRCPCH or equivalent
Experience
Essential:
- At least 6 months experience on the middle grade rota at a level 3 neonatal unit in the UK. Neonatal competencies in line with experience
Desirable:
- 1 year of Level 3 neonatal work experience in the UK
Personal Skills
Essential:
- Communication skills, ability to organise time and complete projects undertaken
Desirable:
- Evidence of leadership and initiative
Behavioural Skills
Essential:
- Aligned to the Trust values.
- Conducts themselves in a professional manner at all times.
- Positive attitude to all tasks and stakeholders.
Desirable:
- Insightful and an attitude in line with the team working ethos of our neonatal unit
Technical Skills
Essential:
- Computer literate with experience of working with the Microsoft Office package
- Advanced keyboard skills
Desirable:
- Proficiency in neonatal procedures such as intubation, central line placement and lumbar puncture
Teaching, audit and research
The neonatal unit has a structured teaching and training programme. Teaching opportunities are listed below.
- Tuesday 1 pm – Junior doctor teaching
- Wednesday 12:00 pm – Septic Spot (Infectious disease ward round)
- 12:30 pm – Neonatal X‑Ray Meeting
- 4:00 pm – Paediatric Grand Round
- Thursday 1 30 pm – Neonatal Grand Round
- Friday 1 30 pm – Journal Club or Case‑Based Discussion (alternate weeks)
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.
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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Neonatal Clinical Fellow Oxford employer: Meeveem Limited
Meeveem Limited is an exceptional employer that values its employees by fostering a collaborative and innovative work culture in the heart of Yorkshire. With a strong focus on professional development, employees are encouraged to grow their skills and advance their careers while enjoying competitive benefits and a supportive environment that prioritises work-life balance. Joining Meeveem means being part of a dynamic team dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the cardiovascular and endovascular sectors.
