Junior Fellow in Neonates

Southampton, England, United Kingdom

6/30/2025

Job Overview

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 August-September 2025.

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
• We are looking for applicants with 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.
  
  

At any one time there are 8-10 WTE ST1-8 paediatric/neonatal deanery trainees based on the unit. In addition, there are several Clinical Fellows, Research Fellows, MTIs and ANNPs contributing to the SHO rota (15 WTE) and Registrar rota (16-17 WTE).

The current rota enables a Registrar/ANNP & ST1-3 for both Intensive Care, High Dependency and Special care and an allocated person for Transport. Paediatric cover is separate to this post

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

Clinical Duties

• Participating in the ST1-3 equivalent medical rota on the neonatal unit to include shifts on intensive care, high dependency, special care and transitional care/ postnatal ward.
• You will also hold the delivery suite bleep and attend high risk deliveries under supervision.
• Necessary procedural skills include venepuncture, peripheral cannulation, and lumbar puncture.
• Supervision and Education
• All Neonatal medical staff are allocated an Educational Supervisor who will be one of the Neonatal Consultants. A personal training plan will be developed at the beginning of the post to suit the individual’s training needs. Progress will be monitored by regular appraisal. It is expected that you will use the RCPCH syllabus and portfolio as a guide to their clinical training requirements.
• Other educational opportunities and meetings include: a weekly fetal medicine meeting, a weekly educational “grand round”, a weekly Journal Club meeting and a weekly neonatal surgical education meeting. There are also antenatal counselling opportunities and audit and morbidity/mortality meetings.
• The Thames Valley & Wessex Neonatal ODN holds a series of educational meetings.
• An extensive range of educational opportunities exist within the Perinatal service including Genetics, Fetal medicine, Fetal and Neonatal Cardiology and all paediatric subspecialist service
  
  

Study & Training

• All new employees receive a comprehensive trust induction programme.
• There is also a specific Neonatal Unit induction which covers aspects of basic neonatal care and resuscitation techniques.
• There is a comprehensive Medical Library available on the Southampton General Site, which forms part of a dynamic Postgraduate Medical Education Centre.
• A Clinical Skills training facility is available to all grades of Medical and Nursing Staff and there is a range of Neonatal and Paediatric manikins for procedure training. Within the Neonatal Unit there is a library of Neonatal texts stored in the shared doctor’s office. There is Internet access to facilitate literature searches and to access online Educational resources.
  
  

Clinical Governance & audit

• It is expected that you will partake in audit activity during your contract and be involved in the development and updating of the unit’s clinical guidelines.
• There are also opportunities to participate in monthly morbidity and mortality meetings and neonatal governance meetings.
  
  

Administration

• Administrative duties including generating admission and discharge summaries using the electronic notes system is expected.
  
  

On call duties

• You will take part in a full-shift pattern of working to cover the out of hours service. This includes long days (08:00-21:00), nights and weekends.
  
  

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 – MT03 £52,656

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: 14th or 15th July 2025

Job Reference; 188-MC40625

This vacancy closes on or before: 7th July 2025

Person specification

Qualifications, Training & Experience

Essential criteria

• 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
  
  

Desirable criteria

• MSC/BSc (or other intercalated degree)
• Prior experience working in a tertiary level 3 neonatal intensive care unit (NICU)
• Experience managing extremely preterm infants >22 weeks gestation
• NLS (& APLS) provider or equivalent
• Experience managing extremely preterm infants >22 weeks gestation
• Interest or experience in research
  
  

Aptitudes and skills

Essential criteria

• 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).
  
  

Desirable criteria

• 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

Essential criteria

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together