Job summary Interview to be scheduled for 27th March 2025 Applications are invited for a Locum Consultant Neonatologist, to start as soon as possible, to join the neonatal team at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS trust which is one of the designated neonatal intensive care units within the West Midlands Neonatal operational delivery network. The gap has arisen due changes in the current service provision. The post is initially for a period of 12 months with possibility of further extension. It is an exciting time for the unit with recently enhanced service provision in the regional neonatal transport service; established LMNS wide Neonatal Community Outreach Team (NCOT) service with UHCW as the host organisation and ongoing development of allied health professional workforce including psychology support for families and staff. We would be delighted to receive applications from enthusiastic colleagues, established/new consultants, and senior trainees within 6 months of completion of training (CCT) who are looking for a new challenge in an enthusiastic friendly and cohesive team striving to deliver exemplary neonatal care. N.B. We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date if we receive a high volume of applications or if there has been a change in organisational priorities. Main duties of the job Acute clinical duties involve sharing with the other 10 Consultants, the management of the level 3 neonatal intensive care unit including labour ward, high dependency, special care, transitional care and postnatal wards at UHCW on a weekly attending basis.Daily Consultant ward rounds are expected from the "attending" consultant with one joint consultant teaching round each week. Attendance at daily neonatal unit safety huddle and neonatal representation at the mid-day perinatal huddle on labour ward would be expected.All Consultants are involved in the antenatal counseling of families and liaise with Obstetric colleagues regarding optimal timing and place of delivery of high-risk pregnancies. There is a weekly neonatal counseling clinic delivered by the Special Care attending consultant. Consultants also liaise with health visitors, GPs, domiciliary teams, therapists, and social services where necessary.The planning of holidays, study leave and attendance at scientific meetings must therefore take this obligation into account, ensuring at least three Consultants are available during working hours and one for on-call. Ensuring continuity and consistency of care is a vital responsibility for all clinicians.The post holder will not have any General Paediatric daytime or on call duties. About us University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK. We are extremely proud of our skilled employees across our hospital sites in Coventry and Rugby, with high quality patient care positioned at the heart of everything we do. Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a national and international leader in healthcare. By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team. Date posted 04 March 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £105,504 to £139,882 a year Per Annum Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Part-time Reference number 218-T2-MED-7022133 Job locations University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire NHS Trust Clifford Bridge Road Coventry CV2 2DX Job description Job responsibilities For more information on this role, please kindly refer to the job description and person specification. Job description Job responsibilities For more information on this role, please kindly refer to the job description and person specification. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Meets all essential Desirable Meets all desirable Training (abilities/skills) and Experience Essential Meets all essential Desirable Meets all desirable Teaching/ Educational Experience Essential Meets all essential Desirable Meets all desirable Clinical Governance Essential Meets all essential Desirable Meets all desirable Management and Leadership Essential Meets all essential Professional Development Essential Meets all essential Personal Attributes Essential Meets all essential Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours Essential Meets all eseential Person Specification Qualifications Essential Meets all essential Desirable Meets all desirable Training (abilities/skills) and Experience Essential Meets all essential Desirable Meets all desirable Teaching/ Educational Experience Essential Meets all essential Desirable Meets all desirable Clinical Governance Essential Meets all essential Desirable Meets all desirable Management and Leadership Essential Meets all essential Professional Development Essential Meets all essential Personal Attributes Essential Meets all essential Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours Essential Meets all eseential 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). Additional information 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 Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust Address University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire NHS Trust Clifford Bridge Road Coventry CV2 2DX Employer's website https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)