Neonatal Junior Clinical Fellow

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust; Southampton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK healthcare provider in Southampton seeks a Neonatal Junior Clinical Fellow to join a busy NICU team. The role requires 2+ years of clinical experience and familiarity with neonatal care. Opportunities for professional development and flexible working arrangements are available.

Benefits

NHS discounts

Minimum 35 days paid holiday

Generous pension scheme

Supported CPD opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum two years clinical experience post medical school graduation.
• Experience in NHS and managing extremely preterm infants is required.
• Educational framework equivalent to training grade doctors.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the SHO rota on the neonatal unit.
• Work alongside paediatric/neonatal trainees and fellows.
• Hold the delivery suite bleep and attend high risk deliveries.
• Develop clinical skills including venepuncture and cannulation.

Skills

Competent IT skills

Ability to work effectively in multi-professional teams

Good organisational skills

Effective communication skills

Calm under pressure

NLS instructor

Ability to manage neonatal emergencies

Practical procedures (venepuncture, cannulation)

Education

MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

GMC registration with a licence to practise

Working towards completion of MRCPCH

Minimum of 2 years' experience post-graduation

At least 6 months experience working in the NHS

Prior experience in a neonatal unit (NICU)

Job description

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Neonatal Junior Clinical Fellow

The closing date is 26 November 2025

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for an enthusiastic person to join our busy tertiary level Neonatal Intensive Care team.

You must have a minimum of 2 years clinical experience post medical school graduation and a minimum of 6 months clinical experience working in the UK.

Prior experience working in a tertiary neonatal unit (NICU), to include the management of extremely preterm infants, is desirable.

The appointment will be for 12 months in the first instance and is potentially renewable depending on both parties agreeing.

This is a Neonatal specific post and does not include Paediatric cover.

About us

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.

We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

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Job responsibilities

You will participate in the ST1-3 equivalent SHO rota on the neonatal unit and will work alongside 8-10 WTE ST1-8 paediatric/neonatal deanery trainees and a number of Clinical Fellows, Research Fellows, MTIs and ANNPs contributing to the SHO rota (15 WTE) and Registrar rota (16-17 WTE).

You will rotate round clinical areas to include Neonatal Intensive Care, High Dependency, Special Care, Transitional Care and the Postnatal Ward. You will also hold the delivery suite bleep and attend high risk deliveries with support.

Key clinical skills include venepuncture, cannulation and lumbar punctures with the opportunity to develop central line and intubation skills.

For an overview of the position, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification document. This includes a detailed breakdown of the key responsibilities, role expectations, and the qualifications we are looking for. It outlines the essential criteria for the role and is designed to support you in preparing your application by helping you evaluate how your skills, experience, and professional background align with the requirements of the role.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Appointment will be made under local contractual terms and conditions of service for Trust appointed (non-training fellow doctors and dentists). Applicants requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship should ensure they meet the Home Office application criteria prior to submitting an application.

Successful candidates will have an educational framework equivalent to training grade doctors, and there will be a named educational supervisor assigned at the start of the post. The opportunity for Continued Professional Development (CPD) is highly supported and encouraged by the Trust, with options available to take study leave.

Grades for Trust appointed (non-training) fellows will be paid a basic salary at a nodal pay point linked to the grade, at the rate set out in the National Medical and Dental pay circular. Basic salary plus any additional remuneration (as applicable) for hours set out in the doctors work schedule (e.g. additional hours, weekend allowance, and any hours which attract enhanced pay).

Proposed interview date: 9th December 2025

This vacancy closes on or before 26th November 2025

Person Specification

Qualifications, Training & Experience

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• GMC registration with a licence to practise
• Working towards completion of MRCPCH or equivalent
• At the time of starting the post, applicants should be a fully qualified doctor with a minimum of 2 years' experience post-graduation
• At least 6 months experience working in the NHS
• Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
• MSC/BSc (or other intercalated degree)
• Prior experience working in a tertiary level 3 neonatal intensive care unit (NICU)
• Experience managing extremely preterm infants over 22 weeks gestation
• NLS (& APLS) provider or equivalent
• Interest or experience in research

Aptitudes and skills

• Competent IT skills and familiarity with NHS systems
• Evidence and ability to work effectively in multi-professional teams
• Understanding of equality and diversity and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
• Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English).
• Demonstrate good organisational skills including ability to prioritise effectively and meet deadlines
• Demonstrate the ability to be calm, compassionate, and able to respond efficiently to various circumstances, which may change rapidly
• NLS instructor
• Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching including other members of the MDT
• Undertaken an audit or quality improvement project preferably related to neonatal medicine
• Proven involvement and ability to manage acute neonatal emergencies
• Competence in practical procedures (to include neonatal venepuncture, cannulation, and lumbar puncture)

Living Trust Values

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust