Job summaryApplications are invited for a post of a Senior Neonatal Fellow commencing December 2026.
This is an exciting opportunity to consolidate practical procedures and clinical skills relevant to tertiary neonatal intensive care. These will include but not be limited to: airway management and intubation, peripheral arterial cannulation, umbilical catheterisation, intercostal drains, long-line insertion, cranial ultrasound and echocardiography.
There are numerous opportunities to gain experience in NICU and there may also be opportunities appropriate to the level of the fellow's experience in antenatal counselling of high risk pregnancies, and follow-up including neurodevelopmental clinics.
Neonatal transportThe transport service runs a parallel rota alongside the neonatal service and if the Fellow wishes, training opportunities as such can potentially be facilitated. The progression to independent transport practitioner would be supported by an extensive induction programme and subject to attainment of appropriate competencies for safe and effective neonatal transport. Training will be provided in neonatal transport and with all equipment used by the service.
Main duties of the jobPlease refer to job description and person specification for full details - this is explained in full detail here
About usNICU: Neonatal Intensive Care is provided across two sites at QMC and City Campuses. QMC NICU comprising of 11 intensive care cots and 6 special care cots, provides tertiary level intensive care for neonates of all gestations and is a centre for surgical care of neonates including ENT and Neurosurgery. The City Hospital NICU has 12 intensive care and 12 special care cots. It provides tertiary level intensive care for neonates of all gestations. After completion of expansion, QMC campus would have 38 cots. The individuals in these posts will gain experience in the management of sick newborn infants receiving a full range of neonatal intensive care with training in mechanical ventilation including high frequency ventilation and use of nitric oxide; therapeutic hypothermia and postoperative care.
DetailsDate posted: 02 September 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Doctor - other
Salary: £76,582 a year per annum
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 164-8127633
Job locations: NUH Cross Site - City and QMC, Nottingham, NG5 1PB, United Kingdom
Job responsibilitiesPlease refer to job description and person specification for full details - this is explained in full detail here
Person SpecificationRegistrationEssentialManagement SkillsEssential- Evidence of basic management skills
- Good understanding of the structure and processes of the NHS
- Appreciation of the importance of learning for patient safety
Desirable- Formal management training
- An understanding and interest of applying simulation to patient safety
Training/ExperienceEssential- MRCPCH
- Tertiary Level neonatal experience at middle grade of at least 6 months
- NLS Provider
- Computing/IT skills
- Neonatal clinical skills to work at a middle grade level in a tertiary neonatal unit including practical procedures
Desirable- Advanced skills in an area of special interest within neonatology
- Neonatal transport experience/ training Advanced Resuscitation of Newborn and Infant provider
- NLS Instructor
TeachingEssential- Experience of teaching undergraduates and postgraduate doctors
- Experience of clinical simulation
Desirable- Completed teaching courses / train the trainer / GIC
- Appraisal and assessment training and skills
- Experience designing and delivering teaching and/or simulation sessions
Personal Skills/QualitiesEssential- Good organisational skills
- Good oral and written communication skills in English
- Ability to develop good working relationships as part of a team
- Leadership skills
- Willingness to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and share administrative responsibilities.
- Able to supervise junior staff effectively
- Evidence of commitment to continuing professional development
- Able to take responsibility for patients
Audit/ResearchEssential- Evidence of participation in clinical audit
- Understanding of clinical governance issues
- Ability to assess and apply evidence based research into everyday clinical practice.
- Commitment to development and adherence to departmental guidelines and protocols.
Desirable- Attendance at Neonatal Scientific Meetings
- Presentations at regional & national meetings
- Evidence of having written / participated in the writing of evidence based guidelines
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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.
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.
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
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.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.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.Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website. 
