Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Junior Clinical Fellow Neonatology

The closing date is 16 February 2026

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work within the Nottingham Neonatal Service . Applications are invited for 2 WTE post as Junior Neonatal Fellow, for a period of 12 months. Successful applicants will have an exciting experience working as a junior neonatal doctor in Nottingham Neonatal

These posts will help with safe transition of the recently expanded Neonatal intensive care unit at Queens Medical Centre, which happened in 2024.

This post is based in the neonatal service of Nottingham University Hospitals and will involve working on the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at either City campus or Queens medical centre campus, as we provided cover over both sites.

Nottingham is the lead neonatal centre for the north of the East Midlands Operational Delivery Network (EM-ODN) with two neonatal units providing tertiary neonatal care.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work alongside other colleagues and will gain experience in the management of sick new born infants receiving a full range of neonatal intensive care including babies requiring surgical intervention.

The shift pattern will be a full shift pattern which is compliant with the new Junior Doctor Contract regulations. The post holder will participate in a rota with 7 other individuals covering NICU shifts.

Educational supervision will be provided by a Consultant Neonatologist at NUH.

About us

It is essential that applicants have a minimum of six months previous experience in Neonates or six months in a closely allied specialty (UK or equivalent). Part 1 MRCPCH or equivalent level is highly desirable. The service offers good close working arrangements within a friendly team. The postholder will receive excellent training in Neonatology with good facilities and research experienc.

Details

Date posted

02 February 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£52,656 a year Per Annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

164-7671794

Job locations

Nottingham University Hospitals

Derby Road

Nottingham

NG7 2UH


Job description

Job responsibilities

This post offers an exciting opportunity to work at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust within the Nottingham Childrens Hospital Neonatal Service. The post holder will work on the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at City campus or Queens Medical Centre campus.

Please see job description for detail

Job description

Job responsibilities

This post offers an exciting opportunity to work at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust within the Nottingham Childrens Hospital Neonatal Service. The post holder will work on the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at City campus or Queens Medical Centre campus.

Please see job description for detail

Person Specification

Training and Qulifications

Essential

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

Desirable

  • Part 2 MRCPCH

Experience

Essential

  • Completion of Foundation Programme or equivalent

Desirable

  • Previous experience of neonates in a UK Centre

Skills

Essential

  • Able to communicate effectively and appropriately with patients their families and other health professionals. Able to develop, present and operationalise coherent ideas for the service development/delivery. Able to delegate appropriately. Able to work within a team. Evidence of participation in clinical audit. Able to teach and support junior staff effectively

Teaching Audit & Research

Essential

  • Evidence of participation in Clinical Audit. Able to teach and support junior staff effectively

Other requirements

Essential

  • Able to work effectively in a changing health service. Ability to travel between City Hospital Campus and Queens Medical Centre Campus. Enhanced DBS
Person Specification

Training and Qulifications

Essential

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

Desirable

  • Part 2 MRCPCH

Experience

Essential

  • Completion of Foundation Programme or equivalent

Desirable

  • Previous experience of neonates in a UK Centre

Skills

Essential

  • Able to communicate effectively and appropriately with patients their families and other health professionals. Able to develop, present and operationalise coherent ideas for the service development/delivery. Able to delegate appropriately. Able to work within a team. Evidence of participation in clinical audit. Able to teach and support junior staff effectively

Teaching Audit & Research

Essential

  • Evidence of participation in Clinical Audit. Able to teach and support junior staff effectively

Other requirements

Essential

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

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

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

Nottingham University Hospitals

Derby Road

Nottingham

NG7 2UH


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

Nottingham University Hospitals

Derby Road

Nottingham

NG7 2UH


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant Neonatologist and clinical Lead

Carrie Young

nuhnt.recruitment@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

02 February 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£52,656 a year Per Annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

164-7671794

Job locations

Nottingham University Hospitals

Derby Road

Nottingham

NG7 2UH


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