Senior Neonatal Fellow in NICU
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
Bristol, BS2 8EGView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£67,325 to £77,348
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
25 October 2026
6 days leftJob description
Senior Neonatal Fellow in NICU (Full Time or Part Time) This post would be suitable as a stand-alone fellowship, or as out-of-programme experience. St...
Applications are invited for a Senior Neonatal Fellow to join the NICU at St Michael's hospital, combining clinical work at ST4+ level. The post is for a period of 6-9 months initially from November 2026 and ending by August 2027. This is an exciting opportunity for a suitably qualified candidate to enhance their experience in tertiary level neonatal intensive care. The regional NICU at St Michael's Hospital provides regional tertiary neonatal intensive care for medical patients and supra-regional services for infants with surgical, neurosurgical and cardiac problems. It also acts as the base unit for the regional Neonatal Transport team.
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations,operatingfrom three main sites at Southmead, Bristol citycentreand Weston.
With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that theSouth Westhas to offer.
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit andretaina workforce whichrepresentsthe rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your applicationin order toensurewe'remeeting our pledge.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- General professional training of at least 3 years in approved UK or equivalent paediatric training posts. This must include at least 6 months in a neonatal intensive care post. 6 months of the remaining time may be in a relevant non-paediatric post
- At SpR level - 6 months experience in NICU
- Ability to apply knowledge holistically to promote safe, high-quality and family centred neonatal care
Desirable
- Neonatal post in a large tertiary unit capable of providing all levels of intensive care
- Significant experience of neonatal or paediatric practice within the NHS
- Paediatric sub-specialty experience, including community child health, developing world paediatrics, and other subspecialties
- Experience of allied specialities e.g. obstetrics, intensive care, anaesthetics
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Commensurate with competencies outlined for ST4 level posts
- Computer Literate
- Experience of and willingness to participate in teaching of other professionals
- Knowledge of the principles of QI and audit and evidence of participation in relevant projects
Desirable
- Early achievement of MRCPCH (or equivalent) after graduation
- Evidence of training and/or skills in teaching and learning
- Evidence of training and/or skills in research
Qualifications and Training
Essential: - MB, ChB or equivalent; GMC registration or eligible for GMC registration; - Full MRCPCH or equivalent; - NLS or equivalent provider
Desirable
- Higher degree (MD or PhD)
- Qualification in education
- Other relevant Higher Education qualification
- ARNI and/or APLS provider
- NLS and/or ANRI instructor
Additional and Aptitudes
Essential
- Evidence of adherence to Trust values - respecting everyone, embracing change, recognising success, working together
- Commitment to the care of children and a career in child health
- Evidence of self-motivation
- Commitment to learning
- Ability to work effectively in multi-disciplinary teams to achieve optimal patient outcomes
Desirable: - Ability to organise own learning and time; - Evidence of initiative
How to apply
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First seen
2 October 2026
Last checked
6 October 2026
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