Senior Clinical Fellow in Neonatology

This role provides an excellent opportunity for doctors with paediatric training and advanced neonatal skills to work at tier 2 (registrar) level within a busy tertiary neonatal unit. The post combines experience in neonatal intensive care, high dependency, special and transitional care, while offering structured education, audit and research opportunities. It is ideally suited for candidates aiming to consolidate neonatal registrar-level competencies in preparation for senior training.

Main Duties:  

• Deliver tier 2-level care on the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Special Care and Transitional Care Wards
• Attend deliveries and lead neonatal resuscitation, supervising junior colleagues
• Manage complex cases, including extremely preterm and ventilated infants, with consultant support
• Contribute to neonatal transport through the regional SoNAR service
• Participate in audit, quality improvement, and departmental guideline development
• Engage in structured weekly teaching sessions, journal clubs and neonatal grand rounds
• Full shift resident rota, 1 in 8 (including nights and weekends)

The Hospital:

• The Neonatal Unit is one of the designated tertiary NICUs for the South West, with:
• 14 intensive/high dependency cots, 8 special care and 18 transitional care cots
• Approximately 4,000 inborn deliveries annually
• Facilities including full ventilatory support, nitric oxide therapy, echocardiography, neuroimaging and therapeutic hypothermia
• Multidisciplinary support from allied health professionals, psychology, pharmacy and paediatric radiology
• Active involvement in national research trials and membership of the Vermont Oxford Network
• Strong teaching ethos, hosting NLS and ARNI courses as well as ANNP and QIS training

The Location:

The hospital is located in the South West of England, offering access to stunning coastline, beaches and national parks. The city combines a vibrant waterfront, historic landmarks and a lively cultural scene with affordable housing and good schools. Excellent transport links include road and rail connections to Exeter, Bristol and London, while regional airports provide easy access to national and international destinations. The area offers an outstanding quality of life, with opportunities for sailing, surfing, hiking and enjoying the natural beauty of the region.

Requirements:

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

• MBBS or equivalent
• GMC registration (or eligibility for registration)
• MRCPCH Part 1 (essential), Part 2 (desirable)
• At least 24 months paediatric training, including 12 months neonatal experience
• Confidence in neonatal procedures such as umbilical line insertion and advanced airway management
• Successful completion of NLS (essential), ARNI desirable
• Evidence of teaching, audit or research activity
    

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.