We expect everyone that works for the Health Board, regardless of their role, to share and uphold our values in all that they do:
1. Caring for each other - in every human contact in all of our communities and each of our hospitals.
2. Working together- as patients, families, carers, staff and communities so that we always put patients first
3. Always improving - so that we are at our best for every patient and for each other.
Job overview
Do you share our Health Board values; Caring for each other; Working together; Always improving? If so, we would love for you to come and work for Swansea Bay University HB. 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.
Main duties of the job
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
Working for our organisation
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
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For more details in relation to this post, please click on the supporting documents section to find the full job description and person specification. These are available bilingually, in both English and Welsh.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
4. Full GMC/GDC Registration
5. MB BS or recognised equivalent
6. 4 years full-time postgraduate training (or part-time equivalent), at least 2 of which will be in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty Or as fixed-term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty OR equivalent experience / competencies
7. Evidence of C.P.D.
8. Newborn life support course within the last three years (or commitment to achieve this within three months of taking up post)
9. Level 2 safeguarding children training (or equivalent). Or commitment to achieve this within three months of taking up post
Desirable criteria
10. Further relevant degree/diploma/teaching qualification
Experience
Essential criteria
11. Evidence of working effectively as a part of a multidisciplinary team
12. At least 6 months full time neonatology on a level 3 unit at level one training
13. Commitment to team approach and multidisciplinary working
14. Up to date with current practices in neonatal medicine
15. Working as part of the management team
16. Evidence of participation in, progressing and completing audit
17. Knowledge of research techniques and governance
Desirable criteria
18. Liaison with other agencies
19. Previous experience of working in the NHS/experience of NHS working practices and systems or equivalent.
Skills & Abilities
Essential criteria
20. Understanding of clinical risk management and clinical governance
21. Ability to take independent clinical decisions when necessary and to seek advice from senior doctors as appropriate
22. Ability to manage own time and work load
23. Experience of the assessment of emergencies
24. Able to work as a member of a team or on own
25. Good verbal and written communication skills
26. Excellent interpersonal skills – ability to communicate sensitively with patients, relatives and staff
27. Understanding of information systems and technology
28. Clinical Skills consistent with second on call experience in neonatal care
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
29. Flexible and adaptable to competing demands
30. Ability to travel between sites when required
31. Commitment to modern practices
32. Self-motivation and initiative
33. Satisfactory immigration status
34. Satisfactory health clearance
35. Satisfactory police clearance
36. Teaching and training of post/undergraduate medical staff
Swansea Bay University Health Board is committed to supporting its staff and processes to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing service users experience. In our commitment to increase the number of staff able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
Equality remains at the centre of the Health Boards policy-making, service delivery and employment practices. We value the diversity of our staff and welcome applications from people from protected groups under the Equality Act 2010, this specifically includes age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/reassignment, race, religion, disability, pregnancy and maternity and marriage and civil partnership.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Welsh language skills are desirable