Senior Fellow in Neonates

NHS; Southampton; On-site; GBP 61,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

The University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust seeks a Senior Fellow in Neonates for a fixed-term contract starting in September 2025. The role involves joining a dynamic Neonatal Intensive Care team at a leading hospital, responsible for managing high-risk deliveries and providing comprehensive neonatal care. The position requires substantial experience in NICU with a commitment to professional development and supporting complex neonatal cases.

Benefits

Minimum of 35 days paid holiday

Generous pension scheme

NHS discounts

Flexible working arrangements considered

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years clinical experience post medical school graduation.
• Minimum of 12 months NICU experience.
• 6 months clinical experience in NHS ideally in NICU or Paediatric specialty.

Responsibilities

• Provide cover on Neonatal Intensive Care, High Dependency and Special care.
• Gain transport experience for neonatal cases.
• Follow annual appraisal for GMC revalidation.

Skills

Competent IT skills

Ability to manage acute neonatal emergencies

Communication skills

Evidence of working in multi-professional teams

Education

MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

MRCPCH or equivalent

MSC/BSc or other intercalated degree

Job description

Go back University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Senior Fellow in Neonates

The closing date is 02 June 2025

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

This is a FIXED TERM Contract with the position commencing in the month of September 2025, however earlier start dates can be considered.

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for an enthusiastic senior clinical fellow to join our busy tertiary level Neonatal Intensive Care team. There are approximately 6000 deliveries per year in the hospital and many of these are 'High risk' deliveries referred to the tertiary UHS Fetal Medicine.

The UHS Neonatal Service is based at the Princess Anne Hospital and offers the full range of Neonatal Intensive Care facilities including neonatal surgery and cardiac services and provides the Network Neonatal Transport Service (SONeT).

The NICU is undergoing an expansion to accommodate 42 cots, 26 Intensive and High Care and 16 Special Care cots. There are about 800 neonatal admissions per year.

UHS is a lead centre within the Wessex Neonatal ODN Network and provides the full range of sub speciality services (including cardiology, endocrinology, surgery, paediatric intensive care, orthopaedics, ophthalmology , nephrology, oncology, neurology, respiratory, ENT, general paediatrics) and referrals for specialist care are received from surrounding hospitals within the Network.

A full range of neonatal intensive care is available including high frequency oscillatory ventilation, nitric oxide, therapeutic hypothermia and the management of extreme preterms born at > 22weeks gestation.

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.

Job responsibilities

For successfully qualify for this role you should have a minimum of 5 years clinical experience post medical school graduation and a minimum of 12 months tertiary (NICU) neonatal experience, to include the management of extremely preterm infants.

We are looking for applicants with a minimum of 6 months clinical experience working in the UK, ideally in NICU or a Paediatric specialty.

The successful applicant will provide cover on Neonatal Intensive Care, High Dependency and Special care and gain transport experience. Paediatric cover is completely separate to this post.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Appointment will be made under local contractual terms and conditions of service for Trust appointed (non-training fellow doctors and dentists). 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. All licensed doctors must meet the GMC requirements for revalidation and there will be an annual appraisal to support this process.

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 detailed below 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)

Basic Salary MT04 £61,825Basic Salary MT05 £70,425

Salary will be assessed based on experience and skills. Eligibility criteria for appointment to a Nodal Point 5;- Have a minimum of 6 years of Specialty training- Hold relevant higher specialty exam (e.g FRCP, FRCA, FRCS)- A portfolio of evidence that demonstrates they meet the criteria for progression (in line with the Curriculum for the speciality similar to deanery trainee)

Travelling expenses will not be paid for attending interview Please note that GMC registration (with a licence to practice) and right to work in the UK are essential for this role.Successful applicants will already have GMC registration or will be able to demonstrate they are eligible.

Applicants requiring Tier 2 sponsorship should ensure they meet the Home Office application criteria prior to submitting an application.

Interviews will be held on: 17th June 2025

Job Reference: 188-MC30525

This vacancy closes on or before: 2nd June 2025

Person Specification

Qualifications, Training & Experience

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• GMC registration with a licence to practise
• MRCPCH or equivalent
• At the time of starting the post, applicants should be a fully qualified doctor with a minimum of 5 years' experience post-graduation
• Applicants should have a minimum of 12 months experience working in a tertiary level 3 neonatal intensive care unit (NICU)
• At least 6 months experience working in the NHS within a paediatric or neonatal specialty
• NLS (& APLS) provider or equivalent
• Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
• MSC/BSc (or other intercalated degree)
• Registrar level experience in a tertiary level NICU
• Experience managing extremely preterm infants >22 weeks gestation
• Experience using high frequency oscillatory ventilation (HFOV), inhaled nitric oxide and therapeutic hypothermia/cerebral function monitoring
• Interest or experience in research

Aptitudes and skills

• Competent IT skills and familiarity with NHS systems
• Proven ability to manage acute neonatal emergencies
• Competence in practical procedures (to include neonatal venepuncture, cannulation, umbilical and long line insertion, lumbar puncture, intubation - term/preterm and chest drain insertion)
• 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).
• NLS instructor
• ARNI provider or equivalent
• Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching including other members of the MDT
• Undertaken an audit or quality improvement project relevant to neonatal medicine

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

Depending on experience£61,825 to £70,425 pa Dependant on Experinece