About this role
Job summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Job Title: Junior Clinical Fellow
Start Date: August/September 2026
Contract Type: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Purpose for Fixed Term: Limited Term Project
This post is appointed on a fixed-term basis for the primary purpose of providing structured training and supervised clinical development. While the postholder will contribute to service delivery, the overarching purpose of the post is to provide defined educational opportunities, supervised clinical practice, and experience aligned to the relevant specialty training curriculum
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an enthusiastic person to join our busy tertiary level Neonatal Intensive Care team on the resident doctor rota (at FY3-ST2+ equivalent)
This person must have a minimum of 24months clinical experience post medical school graduation. No prior neonatal experience is required but it would be beneficial.
Applicants need a minimum of 12 months clinical experience working in the UK
The appointment will be for 6-12 months in the first instance and is potentially renewable depending on both parties agreeing.
At any one time there are 8-10 WTE ST1-7+ paediatric/neonatal deanery trainees based on the unit. In addition, there are a number of Clinical Fellows, Research Fellows, MTIs and ANNPs contributing to the SHO rota (15 WTE) and Registrar rota (16-17 WTE).
The current rota enables a Registrar/ANNP & ST1-3 for both Intensive Care, High Dependency and Special care and an allocated person for Transport. Paediatric cover is completely separate to this post
About us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
We believe that using technology wisely shows strong time management and commitment to innovation. However, personalising your recruitment application to highlight your unique skills and experiences is crucial. Relying too heavily on generic, AI-generated content instead of drawing from your own strengths and accomplishments may lead to your application being rejected if multiple candidates present identical or similar information.
Job description Job responsibilities
-Participating in the Tier 1 resident doctor rota (Fy3 -ST2 equivalent) on the neonatal unit to include shifts on intensive care, high dependency, special care and transitional care
-Covering the delivery suite bleep and attending high risk deliveries
-Performing postnatal ward and community reviews
-The opportunity to develop procedural skills including peripheral cannulation, central line insertion (umbilical and long line), lumbar puncture and tracheal intubation.
For an overview of the position, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification document. This includes a detailed breakdown of the key responsibilities, role expectations, and the qualifications we are looking for. It outlines the essential criteria for the role and is designed to support you in preparing your application by helping you evaluate how your skills, experience, and professional background align with the requirements of the role.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Appointment will be made under local contractual terms and conditions of service for Trust appointed fellow doctors and dentists. Applicants requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship should ensure they meet the Home Office application criteria prior to submitting an application.
Successful candidates will have an educational framework equivalent to training grade doctors, and there will be a named educational supervisor assigned at the start of the post. The opportunity for Continued Professional Development (CPD) is highly supported and encouraged by the Trust, with options available to take study leave.
Grades for Trust appointed fellows will be paid a basic salary at a nodal pay point linked to the grade, at the rate set out in the National Medical and Dental pay circular. Basic salary plus any additional remuneration (as applicable) for hours set out in the doctors work schedule (e.g. additional hours, weekend allowance, and any hours which attract enhanced pay)
Proposed interview date: 19th June 2026
This vacancy closes on or before 11th June 2026
Person Specification
Qualifications, Training & Experience Essential
MBBS or equivalent medical qualification GMC registration with a licence to practise Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems Fully qualified doctor with a minimum 24-month experiences post medical school graduation.
Desirable
MSC/BSc (or other intercalated degree) Working towards/ completion of MRCPCH or equivalent At least 12months experience working in the NHS with the inclusion of paediatric/neonatal experience
Aptitudes and skills Essential
NLS (& APLS) provider or equivalent Competent IT skills and familiarity with NHS systems Evidence and ability to work effectively in multi-professional teams Understanding of equality and diversity and how this affects patients, visitors and staff Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients, carers and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English). Understanding of the basic principles of quality improvement and audit
Desirable
Interest or experience in research Proven ability to manage acute neonatal emergencies Competence in practical procedures (to include neonatal venepuncture, cannulation, umbilical and long line insertion, lumbar puncture, intubation - term) Undertaken an audit or quality improvement project relevant to paediatrics/neonatal medicine Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching including other members of the MDT
Living Trust Values Essential
Patients First Always Improving Working Together
Disclosure and Barring Service Check 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.
Certificate of Sponsorship 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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
Address Princess Anne Hospital
Coxford Road
Southampton
SO16 5YA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)