Clinical Fellow in Neonatology and Neonatal Neurodevelopment

The Senior Clinical Fellow in Neonatology and Neonatal Neurodevelopment is a 12-month post (with possible extension) at Singleton Hospital, Swansea Bay UHB. Suitable for neonatal GRID trainees, post-CCT fellows, or doctors seeking OOP experience in neonatology, paediatric neurology, neurodisability or community child health. We aim for the successful candidate to start as soon as possible, ideally May-July 2026. The role combines advanced neonatal care with a strong neurodevelopmental focus, including hands-on assessment, MDT working and early intervention. The fellow will join daytime neurodevelopment activity and the tier-2 rota, with training opportunities in POCUS, echo, simulation, education, governance and research within a supportive tertiary unit., The post-holder will deliver high-quality neonatal care across NICU, HDU, special care, transitional care and the delivery suite. Responsibilities include assessing and managing preterm and unwell newborns, attending high-risk deliveries, contributing to ward rounds, supporting family-integrated care and maintaining accurate Badgernet documentation. A key element is neurodevelopment, including HNNE, GMA, neuroprotective care planning, MDT involvement, neuroradiology sessions, outpatient clinics, Bayley IV and GMA assessments, and close working with outreach and community paediatrics. The role offers opportunities to lead QI projects, support NNAP/VON data, and contribute to audit, governance and risk management, along with undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and simulation. Out-of-hours duties form part of the tier-2 rota. Pay scales may change following implementation of the Wales framework agreement

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Swansea Bay University Health Board serves around 390,000 people across Neath Port Talbot and Swansea, with a £1 billion budget and 12,500 staff. As a University Health Board, it works closely with Swansea University, the School of Medicine, the School of Health Science and the Institute of Life Science. The Health Board has three main hospitals: Morriston and Singleton in Swansea, and Neath Port Talbot Hospital in Baglan. Mental Health and Learning Disabilities services are provided at Cefn Coed, Caswell Clinic, Taith Newydd and in community settings. The Health Board also operates community hospitals and primary care centres. It is part of ARCH, a regional collaboration with Hywel Dda UHB and Swansea University. Swansea, Wales' second-largest city, offers excellent amenities, coastal lifestyle, the Gower Peninsula, and major sporting venues including the Wales National Pool and Swansea.com Stadium