University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Clinical Fellow in Neonates

The closing date is 11 August 2025

Job summary

The neonatal service operates a two tier rota during day time hours until 9pm. The successful applicant will be working on the juniortier supervised by the consultant which consists of clinical fellows and ANNPs. There is additional cover for the service provided byWessex trainees in paediatrics at grades ST4-8 who provide overnight and weekend cover for neonatal emergencies.

There will be an opportunity for the successful applicant to develop skills and take forward projects in the areas of neurodevelopment, neonatal cardiology, teaching, service development and research.

The department is well respected and has a high standard of care with four Goods and one Outstanding in its last CQC inspection. It isa friendly and supportive department working within the excellent Wessex region paediatric area.

The hospital is situated in one of the most beautiful parts of the country, with easy access to the countryside and to coastal areas.There is an excellent rail and road network to other major cities

Main duties of the job

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

About us

Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.

UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.

This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions at interview.

We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications

Details

Date posted

28 July 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£65,048 a year PA

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

153-M3712

Job locations

Royal Bournemouth Hospital

Castle Lane East

Bournemouth

BH7 7DW


Job description

Job responsibilities

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

Please note: Staff recruited are expected to be available to work flexibly across all our Trust locations to meet service demands.

This advert may be closed early if sufficient applications are received.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

Please note: Staff recruited are expected to be available to work flexibly across all our Trust locations to meet service demands.

This advert may be closed early if sufficient applications are received.

Person Specification

Essential Criteria

Essential

  • Medical Degree, Registration with the GMC
  • At least 3 years in General Paediatrics/Neonatology; minimum of 12 months neonatal experience, of which 6 months is in tertiary neonatology

Desirable

  • 1 year tertiary neonatal experience, of which at least 6 months at middle grade level.

Essential Criteria

Essential

  • Some experience of advanced neonatal skills like intubation, insertion of umbilical lines
  • NLS provider

Desirable

  • Proficient in intubation, umbilical line insertion, PICC insertion
  • NLS instructor
Person Specification

Essential Criteria

Essential

  • Medical Degree, Registration with the GMC
  • At least 3 years in General Paediatrics/Neonatology; minimum of 12 months neonatal experience, of which 6 months is in tertiary neonatology

Desirable

  • 1 year tertiary neonatal experience, of which at least 6 months at middle grade level.

Essential Criteria

Essential

  • Some experience of advanced neonatal skills like intubation, insertion of umbilical lines
  • NLS provider

Desirable

  • Proficient in intubation, umbilical line insertion, PICC insertion
  • NLS instructor

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Bournemouth Hospital

Castle Lane East

Bournemouth

BH7 7DW


Employer's website

https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Bournemouth Hospital

Castle Lane East

Bournemouth

BH7 7DW


Employer's website

https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant Neonatology

Peter McEwan

Peter.McEwan@uhd.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

28 July 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£65,048 a year PA

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

153-M3712

Job locations

Royal Bournemouth Hospital

Castle Lane East

Bournemouth

BH7 7DW


Supporting documents

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