Mohammed Ahmed
City,UK
Summary
Experienced neonatal healthcare professional with expertise in advanced airway management, including neonatal intubation and LISA, as well as vascular access techniques such as UVC/UAC, long lines, and PICC. Proficient in neonatal imaging, including cranial ultrasound and point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS), alongside skills in conventional ventilation, HFOV, iNO, and therapeutic hypothermia. Demonstrates exceptional competence in stabilising and transferring critically ill neonates during transport and is adept at antenatal counselling and simulation training. Recognised for maintaining composure under pressure while delivering high-quality care to neonates.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
6071
6071
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Senior Paediatric Trainee (ST3–ST7) with Neonatal Subspecialty Focus
NHS England
2020.08 - 2026.03
- Completed CCT in General Paediatrics with SPIN (Special Interest) in Neonatology.
- Acting-up consultant experience: led neonatal ward rounds, escalation planning, and independent consultant-level decision-making in tertiary NICU.
- Lead for extreme preterm and complex neonatal resuscitations.
- Managed HFOV, iNO, inotropes, invasive ventilation, and therapeutic hypothermia.
- Performed neonatal transport stabilisation and transfers.
- Procedures: intubation, LISA, UVC/UAC, long lines, PICC, peripheral arterial lines, chest drains, and cranial ultrasound.
- Antenatal counselling and parallel planning for high-risk deliveries.
- Delivered simulation-based teaching and procedural training.
- Involved in governance, guideline development, and incident review.
- Associate Principal Investigator – BALLOON Trial; contributor to 22-week extreme prematurity study.
Senior Clinical Fellow – Paediatrics
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
2019.05 - 2020.08
- Managed acute paediatric cases in a busy district general hospital.
- Supervised junior medical staff and medical students.
Neonatal SHO / Registrar
PSMMC, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Riyadh
2014.04 - 2019.04
- Worked in a 91-bed tertiary NICU managing complex neonatal physiology, including extreme prematurity, surgical neonates, and complex respiratory and cardiovascular conditions.
- Led neonatal resuscitation in the delivery suite and NICU.
- Performed advanced neonatal procedures independently.
- Contributed to departmental audits, teaching programmes, and quality improvement initiatives.
Paediatric Registrar
Sudan Medical Specialization Board (SMSB), Sudan
2013.03 - 2014.02
- Managed general paediatric inpatients and emergency cases under consultant supervision.
SHO – NICU / PICU
Mohammed Alamin Hamid Paediatric Teaching Hospital, Sudan
2012.11 - 2013.03
- Provided care in neonatal and paediatric intensive care units.
- Developed foundational skills in critical care and resuscitation.
GP & Internship
Elyrmok Primary Health Centre & Ministry of Health, Sudan
2011.05 - 2013.03
- Rotated through internal medicine, paediatrics, surgery, obstetrics & gynaecology, and emergency medicine.
Education
CCT - General Paediatrics
GMC / NHS England
03.2026
SPIN Module - Neonatology
Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH)
PG Diploma - Child Health
University of Leeds
MRCPCH - undefined
Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health
MBBS - undefined
[University Name], Sudan
SudanSkills
- Airway: Neonatal intubation, LISA (Less Invasive Surfactant Administration)
- Vascular Access: UVC/UAC, long lines, PICC, peripheral arterial lines
- Drainage: Chest drains (neonatal)
- Imaging: Cranial ultrasound, neonatal point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS)
- Ventilation: Conventional ventilation, HFOV, iNO
- Neonatal Transport: Stabilisation and transfer of critically ill neonates
- Other: Therapeutic hypothermia, antenatal counselling, simulation training
- Calm under pressure
Certification
- GMC (UK): Full License to Practice with Specialist Registration (General Paediatrics, CCT March 2026; SPIN Neonatology)
- Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS): [Status: Application in progress / Previously registered / Eligible]
- NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program): [Add status and expiry if applicable]
- STABLE Program: [Add if applicable]
- POCUS / Neonatal Ultrasound: [Add any formal certification or experience level]
References
- Hassan, Gaili, Consultant Neonatologist, Education Supervisor, hassan.gaili@nhs.net, +447764221079, UK
- Rana, Alia, Consultant Neonatologist, rana.alia@nhs.net, +447888808876, UK
- Jessica, Oldfield, Transport Consultant & Neonatologist, jessicaoldfield.embrace@nhs.net, +447714244487, UK
Affiliations
- Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) – Member
- General Medical Council (GMC) – Specialist Register
- [Add any other memberships, e.g., British Association of Perinatal Medicine (BAPM)]
Teaching & Supervision
- Simulation-based neonatal resuscitation training for junior doctors, nurses, and allied health professionals
- Procedural skills training – intubation, LISA, vascular access, and cranial ultrasound
- Supervision – Day-to-day supervision of junior trainees (ST1–ST3 level) and clinical fellows
- Medical student teaching – Bedside teaching and formal tutorials
Research, Audit & Quality Improvement
- Associate Principal Investigator (PI) – BALLOON Trial
- Study Contributor – 22-week extreme prematurity study
- Trial Involvement – SurfON, AZTEC, FEEDI, and DOLFIN trials
- Governance – Guideline development, incident review, and quality improvement initiatives in tertiary NICU settings
- Audit – [Add any completed audit projects with findings and outcomes if available]
Accomplishments
PAFTA September 2025
Languages
Arabic
Native
English
Fluent
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Paediatric Trainee (ST3–ST7) with Neonatal Subspecialty Focus
NHS England
2020.08 - 2026.03
Senior Clinical Fellow – Paediatrics
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
2019.05 - 2020.08
Neonatal SHO / Registrar
PSMMC, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
2014.04 - 2019.04
Paediatric Registrar
Sudan Medical Specialization Board (SMSB), Sudan
2013.03 - 2014.02
SHO – NICU / PICU
Mohammed Alamin Hamid Paediatric Teaching Hospital, Sudan
2012.11 - 2013.03
GP & Internship
Elyrmok Primary Health Centre & Ministry of Health, Sudan
2011.05 - 2013.03
MRCPCH - undefined
Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health
MBBS - undefined
[University Name], Sudan
CCT - General Paediatrics
GMC / NHS England
SPIN Module - Neonatology
Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH)
PG Diploma - Child Health
University of Leeds