Junior Clinical Fellow - Neonatal Medicine | Bolton NHS Foundation Trust

Bolton NHS Foundation Trust; Bolton; On-site; GBP 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare trust in the UK is seeking a Junior Clinical Fellow in Neonates for a 12-month fixed-term contract at Royal Bolton Hospital. The role involves working at Tier 1 level in the Neonatal unit, participating in a full-time rota, contributing to audits, and engaging in departmental teaching. The position offers a salary of £52,656 with opportunities for professional development within a reputable, expanding organization.

Qualifications

• Active member of the Neonatal Team expected to take a team approach.
• Participation in audits and quality improvement projects.
• Attendance in departmental teaching sessions.

Responsibilities

• Work at Tier 1 level in the Neonatal unit and post natal ward.
• Participate in out-of-hours rota.
• Contribute to the busy acute hospital environment.

Job description

Applications are invited for the post of Junior Clinical Fellow in Neonates at Royal Bolton Hospital on a fixed term contract for 12 months with a view to be extended.

Please note that Clinical Fellows are paid on a local pay scale that mirrors Doctors in Training pay scales. Basic salary offered for this role is fixed at £52,656 and will not be uplifted beyond that salary point. Where the role requires out of hours working, evening, weekend and on call enhancements will be added according to a work schedule. It is Trust practice that we offer a set salary for this role and variations will not be considered.

Junior only – This vacancy is likely to close early due to a high number of applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

The principle role of the post-holder is to be an active member of the Neonatal Team. The post-holder is expected to take a team approach to relationships with other departments, clinic and theatre staff.

The successful applicant would work at Tier 1 level in the Neonatal unit and post natal ward, and participate in out‑of‑hours rota. The post is full time (40 hrs /week). There will be opportunities to participate in audits/quality improvement projects, simulation sessions etc. Post holder would be expected to attend and participate in departmental teaching sessions. A computer with internet access and a shared office will be provided.

The Royal Bolton Hospital is a busy acute hospital with an excellent reputation for teaching and senior support. In 2011 we opened our new purpose‑built Neonatal Intensive Care Unit which consists of a total of 36 cots, 9 of which are designated as Intensive Care. We have over 600 admissions per year of which over 100 are of very low birth weight.

This Trust is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Bolton NHS Foundation Trust provides services across the north west side of the Greater Manchester area ranging from hospital services in Bolton to community services across Bolton, Salford, Ashton, Leigh and Wigan. We are a progressive, expanding organisation with great ambition around improving quality, integrating pathways and delivering high levels of productivity. We have recently been given a CQC rating of Good. Over 5,700 people work for the Trust and many of them have been here a long time. People find they don’t need to go elsewhere to find a fulfilling career in healthcare. The Trust offers a range of flexible working patterns to enable our staff to balance their work and personal life.

The Family Division aims to deliver the highest standards of care for maternity, sexual health, gynaecology and a range of acute and community children’s services. The Division is a Centre of Excellence for Women’s and Children’s services and has a credible and enviable reputation.

For further information regarding the key responsibilities of this role please see the attached job description. If you have any further questions regarding this role please do not hesitate to contact us via the information below.

This advert closes on Wednesday 5 Nov 2025.