Applications are invited for two Junior Clinical Fellow posts in Tertiary Neonatology at Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospital for Wales, Cardiff, from September 2026 for six months, with possible extension to 24 months. Cardiff and Vale UHB delivers the full range of regional paediatric specialties, offering excellent neonatal experience within a leading centre. The NICU provides specialised tertiary services across South Wales. Although non-training posts, they include study leave, educational supervision and teaching. Extensions may involve subspecialty rotations. Applicants must provide two years of references, pass disclosure checks, and state immigration status. Preference may be given to candidates with prior NHS experience.
The Junior Clinical Fellow in Neonatal Medicine provides high-quality care to newborn infants within the Regional Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at the University Hospital of Wales. The role involves assessment, diagnosis and management of babies requiring intensive, high dependency and special care, working across NICU, transitional care, postnatal wards and outpatient clinics. The post holder participates in a full shift rota, including day and night duties.
Working within a multidisciplinary team, the fellow collaborates with consultants, neonatal nurses, advanced nurse practitioners and paediatric trainees. Key responsibilities include supporting junior colleagues, escalating concerns appropriately and working within agreed competency limits.
The role includes participation in clinical meetings, teaching, simulation, journal clubs and case discussions, alongside contributing to postgraduate education and ongoing professional development. Additional duties include accurate clinical documentation, administrative work, audit and quality improvement, and adherence to Health Board policies, including infection control and data protection. Opportunities to engage in research and service development are encouraged within this tertiary neonatal centre.
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is “Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together”, and our vision is that every person’s chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.
Deliver high-quality clinical care to newborn infants in the Regional Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, including assessment, diagnosis and management of babies requiring intensive, high dependency and special care.
Work across NICU, transitional care, postnatal wards and neonatal outpatient clinics as part of a full-shift rota covering days, nights, weekends and evenings.
Support consultants, neonatal nurses, advanced neonatal nurse practitioners and paediatric trainees within a multidisciplinary team.
Supervise and support junior resident medical colleagues, escalating concerns appropriately and working within personal competence.
Attend and contribute to departmental clinical meetings, educational sessions, simulation training, journal clubs and case discussions.
Teach junior doctors, nursing staff and medical students, while participating in postgraduate education and continuing professional development.
Undertake administrative duties linked to patient care, including accurate documentation and compliance with infection control and data protection policies.
Contribute to clinical audit, governance, quality improvement and research activities within a highly active tertiary neonatal unit.
