Clinical Fellow in Neonates | University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

The neonatal service operates a two-tier rota during daytime hours until 9pm. The successful applicant will work on the junior tier, supervised by the consultant, which includes clinical fellows and ANNPs. Additional cover is provided by Wessex paediatrics trainees (ST4-8) for neonatal emergencies overnight and on weekends.

There will be opportunities for skill development and project work in neurodevelopment, neonatal cardiology, teaching, service development, and research.

The department is well respected, with a high standard of care, achieving four 'Good' and one 'Outstanding' ratings in the last CQC inspection. It is a friendly and supportive environment within the excellent Wessex paediatric region.

The hospital is located in one of the most beautiful parts of the country, with easy access to countryside and coastal areas. It has excellent rail and road links to major cities.

For more details about the role, please read the full job description and person specification attached to this advert.

Our values, as #TeamUHD, underpin all we do—how we treat patients, visitors, and colleagues. UHD is investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed through the merger and New Hospital Programme. Some services may relocate temporarily or permanently this year or next. Interviewers will be happy to answer questions about this.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Staff recruited are expected to work flexibly across all Trust locations to meet service demands.

This advert closes on Monday, 11 August 2025.