Senior Clinical Fellow in General Paediatrics and Neonates

This 12-month post offers middle grade doctors the chance to gain broad experience across both general paediatrics and neonatology. The role combines inpatient ward work, outpatient clinics, and neonatal duties within a Level 2 unit, supported by a team of consultants and advanced nurse practitioners. With a varied caseload and structured teaching programme, the post provides excellent preparation for progression in paediatrics while contributing to high-quality care for children and families in the region.

Main Duties: 

• Provide inpatient care on a 30-bed children’s ward, a 9-bed Paediatric Assessment Unit and outpatient clinics
• Participate in the neonatal rota, including work on a Level 2 Neonatal Unit
• Attend and manage paediatric and neonatal emergencies, including delivery suite resuscitations
• Supervise and support more junior doctors and ANNPs
• Participate in outpatient general paediatric clinics under consultant supervision
• Contribute to teaching, audit and service development

The Hospital:

The Children’s Unit is located within a purpose-built Women & Children’s wing, including:

• A 30-bed paediatric ward with 2 HDU beds
• A 9-bed Paediatric Assessment Unit seeing approximately 4,000 cases per year
• A dedicated outpatient department with 10 clinic rooms and specialist nurse-led services
• A Level 2 Neonatal Unit with 20 cots
• Specialist paediatric clinics in diabetes, respiratory, gastroenterology, cardiology, allergy, nephrology and more, with strong tertiary links
   

The Location:

The hospital is based in the East of England, with direct rail services to London, road access via the A1 and A14, and nearby regional airports for national and international travel. The surrounding area combines city facilities with nearby countryside and historic towns. Housing is comparatively affordable, schools are well regarded, and a diverse community provides a welcoming environment for professionals and families.

Requirements:

To apply for this position, you will need the following:

• MBBS or equivalent
• GMC registration
• At least two years’ experience in paediatrics, including neonatal exposure in the NHS
• Confidence in managing acutely unwell children and neonates, including essential neonatal procedures
• APLS/NLS
• Commitment to teamwork, teaching and ongoing professional development
   

How BDI Resourcing can support

When choosing to apply for your next role with BDI Resourcing, you’ll have the full support of an expert recruitment team who will assist, as standard, with:

• CV Preparation using our recognised bespoke guidance
• Application support with expert knowledge of specialisms, NHS and local support
• Video based Interview Preparation using specific example questions according to job role
• Contract and offer negotiations for salary, relocation packages, tenure and more

Once you have accepted your new role, you’ll then be met by one of our dedicated relocation executives who will guide you through all the way to starting to your new role including:

• Document gathering and checking
• COS and Visa Application support if applicable
• Short- and long-term accommodation sourcing
• Travel Arrangements
• Family support for finding schools and any other aspects of pastoral care

How to Apply

To apply for this role, simply send your CV through to harry@bdiresourcing.com and one of our specialist medicine team can pick it up. If you have any questions or would like to know more, please email your queries through to the same address and one of our team will be in touch.