Senior Clinical Fellow in Neonatology

This is an excellent opportunity for doctors with previous neonatal experience to gain further exposure in a busy, high-performing Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). The post is ideally suited to candidates at ST4–ST8 equivalent level who wish to strengthen their neonatal skills in preparation for a national training post or consultant-level appointment.

The unit is one of the largest of its kind in the UK, providing tertiary neonatal care, including surgical and high-dependency management. The successful applicants will join a highly skilled and supportive team of consultants, middle grades, ANNPs and junior trainees within a service consistently recognised for excellence in training and clinical care.

Main Duties: 

• Provide day-to-day management of the Neonatal Intensive Care, High Dependency and Special Care areas
• Attend and manage high-risk deliveries, including those in labour and operating theatres
• Supervise and support junior doctors (ST1–3 level) and work collaboratively with ANNPs
• Participate in consultant-led ward rounds held three times daily
• Deliver care to babies on postnatal wards when required
• Participate in teaching for medical students and junior trainees
• Contribute to audit, clinical governance and service development activities
• Work a full shift rota as part of a large, well-supported team

The Hospital and Neonatal unit:

The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit supports approximately 7,000 births each year and serves as a tertiary referral centre for high-risk pregnancies and neonatal care. Facilities include:

• 12 Intensive Care cots, 8 High Dependency, 18 Special Care and 6 Transitional Care cots
• Management of infants as premature as 22 weeks gestation
• Access to full range of interventions, including high-frequency oscillation (HFO), LISA, nitric oxide therapy, and echocardiography
• Regional referral centre for preterm surgical cases
• A dedicated team of over a dozen consultant neonatologists and senior fellows
• Established teaching programme with opportunities for involvement in simulation and audit

This is a centre recognised nationally for excellent training and development opportunities, offering structured teaching, clinical supervision and exposure to a full spectrum of neonatal pathology.

The Location:

The hospital is located in Yorkshire & Humber, an area known for its balance between city life and access to outstanding countryside. The city offers an excellent quality of life, with affordable housing, a thriving cultural scene, and easy access to the Peak District National Park. With excellent rail links to London and Manchester and nearby international airports, the location is ideal for professionals and families alike.

Requirements:

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

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in neonatal medicine in the NHS
• NLS and APLS
• Confidence managing ventilated and critically unwell neonates under senior supervision
• Evidence of teaching, audit or research involvement
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

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.