Farooq Syed

Experienced paediatrician and neonatologist with strong clinical expertise in managing critically ill children and neonates across acute care settings including paediatric wards, emergency departments, intensive care units (NICU), and inter-hospital transfers. Combining high-level clinical care with academic leadership and administrative responsibilities. Proficient in a range of procedures including endotracheal intubation, lumbar puncture, intraosseous access, ultrasound-guided vascular cannulation, 2D Echo, cranial ultrasound and chest drainage (ICD insertion).

Recognized university examiner for undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Associate Professor & Consultant Neonatologist - Mount Zion Medical College - Chayalode, Kerala, India

(2024-10)

Currently working as an Associate Professor in Paediatrics with good experience in managing critically ill children and neonates across a variety of acute care settings including the paediatric ward, emergency department, intensive care unit (NICU), and during inter-hospital transfers. Professional practice combines high-level clinical care, academic leadership, and administrative responsibilities. Routinely lead the management of high-risk and complex cases requiring rapid assessment, resuscitation, and multidisciplinary coordination. Work involves both direct clinical intervention and leading the wider team to ensure timely, evidence-based care.

Experience includes stabilisation and preparation of critically ill children and neonates for transport to tertiary centres, ensuring continuity of care during transfer. Each day begins with structured handovers and multidisciplinary ward rounds, where inpatients are reviewed, priorities identified, and management plans formulated. Coordinate closely with assistant professors, senior residents, nurses, and support staff to ensure smooth functioning of the department. Oversee the duty rota, ensuring optimal staffing levels for both clinica

• Manage critically ill children in NICU and paediatrics
• Provide academic leadership and evaluate trainees

Clinical Fellow Higher (ST6+) in Neonatal Transport - Cambridge University Hospitals (PaNDR) - Cambridge, UK

(2023-10 - 2024-06)

Dedicated member of the PaNDR team seamlessly navigating day and night emergency shifts, transferring neonates under the guidance of Consultants. Additional daytime shifts strategically allocated for continuous training. Actively engaged in transfer calls, providing expert advice on the initial stabilization of neonates.

Led the transport team to referring hospitals, organizing the stabilization process and executing seamless transfers to the receiving unit, all while working in tandem with Consultants to address complex medical and surgical cases. With the support of Consultants, navigated intricate communication scenarios, extending expertise to handle sensitive discussions with families and local hospitals which includes the transfer of sick newborns, ensuring a balance of compassion and professionalism. Played a pivotal role in the transfer of stable babies, contributing insights to shape the strategy and logistics of the service/network.

During on-call shifts, collaborated with the Emergency Bed Service (EBS), discussing cot status within the network's clusters and regions, and coordinating transfers. Liaised with different units in the region, strategizing intrauterine transf

• Led emergency neonatal transport shifts
• Stabilized complex medical and surgical neonates

Senior Clinical Fellow - University Hospitals Leicester NHS Trust - Leicester, UK

(2022-10 - 2023-10)

Showcased clinical expertise with managerial acumen, demonstrating a versatile approach to healthcare leadership. During on-call responsibilities, took charge, leading the team in neonatal resuscitation efforts, skillfully stabilizing infants, and engaging in empathetic communication with parents. Under consultant cover, assumed a pivotal role by leading NICU rounds, making critical decisions, and formulating comprehensive management plans to ensure optimal patient care.

While on call, collaborated with the nurse in charge, adhering to the BAPM framework, to discuss staffing needs. This meticulous approach ensured the smooth and safe functioning of services, emphasizing effective cot capacity management. Actively involved in imparting knowledge, dedicated time to teaching medical students, pediatric-neonatal trainees, and neonatal nurses.

Took the initiative to present and contribute to neonatal morbidity and mortality (M&M) meetings, actively participating in discussions for potential service improvements. Contributing to the refinement of protocols, actively contributed in the review of guidelines, presenting insights in dedicated guideline meetings. Commitment to clinical govern

• Led NICU rounds and resuscitation efforts
• Acted as Associate Principal Investigator for clinical trials

Specialty Registrar (ST3+) - Mid and South Essex NHS Trust - UK

(2022-03 - 2022-09)

• Managed general pediatric and neonatal wards
• Streamlined patient flow in emergency departments

Associate Consultant in Paediatrics & Neonatology - KMC Hospital Mangaluru - Karnataka, India

(2020-03 - 2022-02)

• Supervised NICU care and transport logistics
• Governed quality improvements and reduced infection rates

Assistant Professor in Paediatrics - Kodagu Institute of Medical Sciences - India

(2019-07 - 2020-03)

• Delivered undergraduate and postgraduate clinical teaching
• Managed pediatric workflows per national standards

Fellowship in Neonatology (IAP) - CRAFT Hospital and Research Centre - India

(2018-06 - 2019-06)

• Delivered primary to tertiary neonatal care
• Conducted randomized clinical trial on caffeine citrate

Consultant Paediatrician - Hopewell Multispecialty Clinic - Bengaluru, India

(2017-05 - 2018-06)

• Diagnosed a wide spectrum of pediatric illnesses
• Handled outpatient emergencies and routine health checks

Junior Resident in Paediatrics - KMC Manipal - Karnataka, India

(2014-05 - 2017-05)

• Completed comprehensive pediatric residency competencies
• Developed core diagnostic and psychomotor skills

MBA - Hospital Administration - Mysore University (2027)

Certificate course - Biostatistics, Epidemiology and research methodology - Manipal University (2021)

Fellowship - Neonatology - CRAFT Hospital and research centre, India (2019)

M.D - Paediatrics - Manipal University, India (2017)

MBBS - Dr.NTR University of Health Sciences, India (2012)