Junior Fellow in Neonates | University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust

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., 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.

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

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., 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)