Junior Clinical Fellow Neonatology

Transformationunitgm; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in the UK is seeking enthusiastic Junior Clinical Fellows for a 12-month fixed contract in Neonatology. The role involves managing newborn infants in intensive care and working under the supervision of a Consultant. Applicants should have relevant experience and qualifications, including an MB ChB and Part 1 MRCPCH, with excellent training and research opportunities provided. This is a full-time position with a salary of £52,656 per annum, based in Nottingham.

Qualifications

• Minimum of six months previous experience in neonates or a closely allied specialty.
• GMC Registration required.
• Previous experience with neonates in a UK centre.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside colleagues managing newborns in a full range of neonatal intensive care.
• Participate in educational supervision under a Consultant Neonatologist.

Skills

Effective communication

Service development ideas

Clinical audit experience

Teamwork

Education

MB ChB or equivalent

Part 1 MRCPCH

Part 2 MRCPCH

Job description

Main area Neonatology Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Junior Clinical Fellow Contract 12 months (Fixed Term 12m contract). Hours Full time - 40 hours per week. Job ref 164-7671794.

Employer: Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NTO). Salary £52,656 per annum. Closing 16/02/2026 23:59.

Job overview

An exciting opportunity to work within the Nottingham Neonatal Service. Applications are invited for 2 WTE posts as Junior Neonatal Fellows for a 12‑month period. Successful applicants will gain experience as junior neonatal doctors in Nottingham Neonatal.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work alongside other colleagues and gain experience in the management of sick newborn infants receiving a full range of neonatal intensive care, including babies requiring surgical intervention. The shift pattern will be full shift pattern compliant with the new Junior Doctor Contract regulations, rotating with 7 other individuals covering NICU shifts. Educational supervision will be provided by a Consultant Neonatologist at NUH.

Working for our organisation

Applicants must have a minimum of six months previous experience in neonates or a closely allied specialty. Part 1 MRCPCH or equivalent level is highly desirable. The post offers excellent training, research experience and good facilities.

Training and Qualifications

• MB ChB or equivalent. GMC Registration.
• Part 1 MRCPCH.
• Part 2 MRCPCH.

Experience

• Completion of Foundation Programme or equivalent.
• Previous experience with neonates in a UK centre.

Skills

• Able to communicate effectively with patients, families and other health professionals.
• Ability to develop, present and operationalise coherent ideas for service development/delivery.
• Experience in clinical audit and teaching junior staff.
• Teamwork and ability to delegate appropriately.

Teaching, Audit & Research

• Evidence of participation in clinical audit.
• Ability to teach and support junior staff effectively.

Other requirements

• Ability to work effectively in a changing health service.
• Ready to travel between City Hospital Campus and Queens Medical Centre Campus.
• Enhanced DBS (likely).

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.

Applicants are kindly requested to refrain from using AI at any stage during the recruitment process.