# Junior Fellow in Neonates > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/junior-fellow-in-neonates/1f16d23d-5785-463f-8b9d-5f8bff77aca1 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/junior-fellow-in-neonates/1f16d23d-5785-463f-8b9d-5f8bff77aca1.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Southampton - **Region:** South East - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Medical doctor - **Speciality:** Paediatrics - **Grade:** Junior - **Salary:** £54,499 £54,499 - **Contract type:** 12 months (Fixed term - Limited Term Project) - **Employment type:** Full time - 40 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-06-11T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-05-28T11:30:48.116Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/-v8042443 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8042443?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.uhs.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us. Job Title: Junior Clinical Fellow  Start Date: August/September 2026 Contract Type: Fixed term Duration: 12 Purpose for Fixed Term: Limited Term Project This post is appointed on a fixed-term basis for the primary purpose of providing structured training and supervised clinical development. While the postholder will contribute to service delivery, the overarching purpose of the post is to provide defined educational opportunities, supervised clinical practice, and experience aligned to the relevant specialty training curriculum 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 on the resident doctor rota (at FY3-ST2+ equivalent) This person must have a minimum of 24months clinical experience post medical school graduation. No prior neonatal experience is required but it would be beneficial. Applicants need a minimum of 12 months clinical experience working in the UK The appointment will be for 6-12 months in the first instance and is potentially renewable depending on both parties agreeing. At any one time there are 8-10 WTE ST1-7+ paediatric/neonatal deanery trainees based on the unit. In addition, there are a number of 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 completely separate to this post ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities -Participating in the Tier 1 resident doctor rota (Fy3 -ST2 equivalent) on the neonatal unit to include shifts on intensive care, high dependency, special care and transitional care -Covering the delivery suite bleep and attending high risk deliveries -Performing postnatal ward and community reviews -The opportunity to develop procedural skills including peripheral cannulation, central line insertion (umbilical and long line), lumbar puncture and tracheal intubation. For an overview of the position, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification document. This includes a detailed breakdown of the key responsibilities, role expectations, and the qualifications we are looking for. It outlines the essential criteria for the role and is designed to support you in preparing your application by helping you evaluate how your skills, experience, and professional background align with the requirements of the role. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Appointment will be made under local contractual terms and conditions of service for Trust appointed fellow doctors and dentists.  Applicants requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship should ensure they meet the Home Office application criteria prior to submitting an application. 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. Grades for Trust appointed 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 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) Proposed interview date: 19th June 2026 This vacancy closes on or before 11th June 2026 ## Job Details University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us. Job Title: Junior Clinical Fellow Start Date: August/September 2026 Contract Type: Fixed term Duration: 12 Purpose for Fixed Term: Limited Term Project This post is appointed on a fixed-term basis for the primary purpose of providing structured training and supervised clinical development. While the postholder will contribute to service delivery, the overarching purpose of the post is to provide defined educational opportunities, supervised clinical practice, and experience aligned to the relevant specialty training curriculum Please see below for detailed job description of the role. ## Job Description We are looking for an enthusiastic person to join our busy tertiary level Neonatal Intensive Care team on the resident doctor rota (at FY3-ST2+ equivalent) This person must have a minimum of 24months clinical experience post medical school graduation. No prior neonatal experience is required but it would be beneficial. Applicants need a minimum of 12 months clinical experience working in the UK The appointment will be for 6-12 months in the first instance and is potentially renewable depending on both parties agreeing. At any one time there are 8-10 WTE ST1-7+ paediatric/neonatal deanery trainees based on the unit. In addition, there are a number of 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 completely separate to this post ## Responsibilities -Participating in the Tier 1 resident doctor rota (Fy3 -ST2 equivalent) on the neonatal unit to include shifts on intensive care, high dependency, special care and transitional care -Covering the delivery suite bleep and attending high risk deliveries -Performing postnatal ward and community reviews -The opportunity to develop procedural skills including peripheral cannulation, central line insertion (umbilical and long line), lumbar puncture and tracheal intubation. For an overview of the position, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification document. This includes a detailed breakdown of the key responsibilities, role expectations, and the qualifications we are looking for. It outlines the essential criteria for the role and is designed to support you in preparing your application by helping you evaluate how your skills, experience, and professional background align with the requirements of the role. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Appointment will be made under local contractual terms and conditions of service for Trust appointed fellow doctors and dentists. Applicants requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship should ensure they meet the Home Office application criteria prior to submitting an application. 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. Grades for Trust appointed 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 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) Proposed interview date: 19th June 2026 This vacancy closes on or before 11th June 2026 ## Person Specification ### Living Trust Values **Essential** - Patients First - Always Improving - Working Together ### Aptitudes and skills **Essential** - NLS (& APLS) provider or equivalent - 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, carers and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English). - Understanding of the basic principles of quality improvement and audit **Desirable** - Interest or experience in research - 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) - Undertaken an audit or quality improvement project relevant to paediatrics/neonatal medicine - Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching including other members of the MDT ### Qualifications, Training & Experience **Essential** - MBBS or equivalent medical qualification - GMC registration with a licence to practise - Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems - Fully qualified doctor with a minimum 24-month experiences post medical school graduation. **Desirable** - MSC/BSc (or other intercalated degree) - Working towards/ completion of MRCPCH or equivalent - At least 12months experience working in the NHS with the inclusion of paediatric/neonatal experience ## Documents - [led charter (pdf, 53.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10331024) - [188-mc60526 - ~jd & ps (pdf, 323.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10331023) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.