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Job overview
Applications are invited for a full-time Fixed Term Clinical Fellow post in Neonatal Medicine (ST1–3 equivalent), based within the Neonatal Unit at Southmead Hospital. The post is available to start as soon as possible and is initially offered for 6 months, with the possibility of extension to 12 months.
This role provides an excellent opportunity to gain experience in a busy tertiary neonatal centre. Southmead Hospital is home to a 16-cot Intensive Care and High Dependency Unit and serves as a tertiary medical neonatal centre and joint lead provider for the South West Neonatal Network. With approximately 5,500 births each year, the unit delivers the full spectrum of neonatal intensive care, accepting tertiary referrals from across the South West.
The Neonatal Unit is recognised for its specialist expertise in Neonatal Neurology and provides a regional tertiary referral service for the South West of England. The department has a strong reputation for clinical excellence, research, education and evidence-based practice, offering an outstanding learning environment for doctors wishing to develop their neonatal medicine experience.
We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications for flexible and job-share working arrangements.
- Please note that North Bristol NHS Trust does not reimburse interview expenses.
- Late applications will not be accepted.
Main duties of the job
Although this post does not hold postgraduate deanery approval and is not recognised for formal training, it offers high-quality educational and clinical experience within a supportive multidisciplinary team.
The successful candidate will join the neonatal medical team and participate in a full shift rota, contributing to the delivery of high-quality care for babies requiring intensive, high dependency and specialist neonatal services.
Applicants must hold full GMC registration and have experience working within UK hospital systems and practices, or an equivalent healthcare environment.
This post offers valuable exposure to a wide range of neonatal conditions and provides opportunities to develop clinical skills within a tertiary referral setting, supported by experienced consultants and multidisciplinary colleagues.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For more information regarding the main duties of this job, please see the full job description and person specification attached.
Person specification
Work Experience
Essential
- Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent).
- Completed pre-registration year (or equivalent outside the UK).
- Competent in history taking and examination skills.
- At least 6 months UK experience
Desirable
- Previous experience in Paediatrics
- Technical skills involved in the care of children
Qualifications And Registration
Essential
- MB BS (or equivalent)
- Maintain Full registration with the GMC, with a licence to practice.
Desirable
- MRCP Part 1
- APLS, NLS
Management/audit/research/teaching
Essential
- Evidence of recent CME/ reasonable training progression at this stage of career.
- Experience in audit project and written up
- Evidence of understanding and application of knowledge of specialty.
- Proven teaching ability
- Interest in research
Desirable
- Commitment to high quality research.
- Evidence of relevant publications in peer reviewed journals.
- Proven track record in teaching.
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This advert is for Clinical Fellow (ST1-3) in Neonatal Medicine with North Bristol NHS Trust in Bristol, South West, England. It is listed as a Junior Medical doctor Paediatrics role. The advertised salary is £54,499 - £67,325 pa pro rata. The contract type is 6 months (Fixed term). The application deadline is 29 Jun 2026.
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