Senior Clinical Fellow in Neonatal Intensive Care

Integrated Care System; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a Senior Clinical Fellow in Neonatal Intensive Care to join their renowned NICU, offering an initial 6-month fellowship. Candidates should have substantial training and experience in neonatal medicine, with a dedication to enhancing clinical skills in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of general professional training in approved UK or equivalent paediatric posts.
• 6 months of experience at SpR level in NICU.
• Experience in a large tertiary neonatal unit.

Responsibilities

• Provide tertiary neonatal intensive care including surgical, neurosurgical, and cardiac issues.
• Engage in clinical duties focused on neonatal medicine.

Skills

Competencies appropriate for ST4 level posts

Computer literacy

Willingness to teach other professionals

Knowledge of quality improvement and audit processes

Education

MB ChB or equivalent

Full MRCPCH or equivalent

BSc; higher degree (MD or PhD)

Job description

Go back University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)

Senior Clinical Fellow in Neonatal Intensive Care

The closing date is 01 August 2025

Applications are invited for a Senior Neonatal Fellow to join the NICU at St Michael's Hospital, combining clinical work at ST4+ level. The post is for an initial period of 6 months starting from September 2026. This is an exciting opportunity for a suitably qualified candidate to enhance their experience in tertiary neonatal intensive care. The regional NICU at St Michael's Hospital provides tertiary neonatal intensive care for medical patients and supra-regional services for infants with surgical, neurosurgical, and cardiac issues. It also serves as the base for the regional Neonatal Transport team.

This post can serve as a standalone fellowship, out-of-programme experience, or as a post-CCT fellowship. St Michael's NICU was rated in the top quartile for clinical experience, curriculum coverage, supportive environment, and overall satisfaction in the 2018 GMC survey. The unit fosters an inclusive environment and staff development.

Applicants should have at least 12 months of experience at ST4+/SpR level or equivalent in neonatal medicine, be registered with the GMC, and eligible to work in the UK.

Main duties of the job

We seek candidates with registrar-level experience in tertiary neonatal medicine who wish to further their educational and clinical skills, including exposure to neonatal surgical, neurosurgical, and cardiac care. The fellowship can be undertaken as a stand-alone, out-of-programme, or post-CCT experience. The post is expected to commence from March 2025 for 6 months, based at the Regional Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at St Michael's Hospital, with all clinical duties in neonatal medicine.

About us

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is among the largest acute trusts in the UK, with over 13,000 staff across 10 sites serving more than 500,000 people in South West England. Rated 'Good' by the CQC, we are committed to delivering excellent care, advancing research, and fostering innovation. Our hospitals offer city living close to countryside and seaside locations, with easy access to the South West's attractions. We are dedicated to safeguarding vulnerable groups and promoting diversity in our workforce, ensuring our services meet the needs of our diverse population.

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specifications for detailed responsibilities.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

• At least 3 years of general professional training in approved UK or equivalent paediatric posts, including 6 months in neonatal intensive care.
• 6 months of experience at SpR level in NICU.
• Experience in a large tertiary neonatal unit capable of providing all levels of intensive care.
• Sub-specialty experience in paediatrics, including community child health and global paediatrics.
• Experience in obstetrics, intensive care, or anaesthetics.

Skills and Abilities

• Competencies appropriate for ST4 level posts.
• Computer literacy.
• Willingness to teach other professionals.
• Knowledge of quality improvement and audit processes, with participation in relevant projects.
• Early achievement of MRCPCH or equivalent.
• Training in teaching, learning, and research.

Qualifications and Training

• MB ChB or equivalent; GMC registration or eligibility.
• Full MRCPCH or equivalent.
• NLS or equivalent.
• BSc; higher degree (MD or PhD).
• ARNI and/or APLS provider; NLS and/or ANRI instructor.

Additional Attributes

• Alignment with Trust values.
• Commitment to child health care and professional development.
• Self-motivated, organized, and proactive.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post requires a DBS check in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975 (Exceptions Order 1975). Applicants must submit to a DBS check for any criminal convictions.

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)