Job summary We're excited to be recruiting for a Consultant Paediatrician with a special interest in neonatology to join our passionate neonatal team. This is a fantastic opportunity for you to gain a breadth of clinical experience working in a local neonatal unit. You'll be mainly based in the Neonatal Unit at Wythenshawe Hospital but will be part of a wider team of consultants providing invaluable care across the city of Manchester. We're seeking a passionate and inspired individual to join our team and develop our service; you'll lead Neonatal training of junior staff and undergraduate students and actively contribute in clinical teaching and training of the wider multidisciplinary team. Candidates must be eligible for their own GMC registration - MFT cannot support GMC Sponsorship for candidates who are offered permanent vacancies. The successful candidate will be resilient, ambitious and innovative, you'll carry a vibrant 'can do' attitude and mirror our values perfectly. You'll develop and maintain relationships readily and enjoy working within a strong and supportive team. You'll be on the GMC Specialist Register or be eligible for CCT (or equivalent) within six months of interview. Main duties of the job Provision of a first-rate neonatal service at local, regional and national levels Part of a Neonatal consultant team responsible for education and training of medical students, nurses, midwives and trainee doctors Provision of best outcomes through evidence-led clinical care and improvement led by research and evidence Maintenance of the highest clinical standards To share with colleagues the responsibility for day-to-day management of the intensive care, high dependency, special care and other ward areas Liaison with clinicians and managers across perinatal networks Teaching and training of neonatal junior doctors, nursing staff, midwives and medical students To participate in Continuing Professional Development, Clinical Governance, Safeguarding, and Appraisal and Revalidation About us MFT is England's largest NHS Trust with a turnover of £2.8bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year. Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary. We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our brand-new Electronic Patient Record system which we've launched in September 2022. We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our new Green Plan which will set out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable. At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing, and shaping the future of our organisation together. Date posted 18 March 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 349-SMH-689129 Job locations Oxford Road Campus Manchester M13 9WL Job description Job responsibilities To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form. Diversity Matters MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity, and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcingmft.nhs.uk. Were looking forward to hearing from you Job description Job responsibilities To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form. Diversity Matters MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity, and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcingmft.nhs.uk. Were looking forward to hearing from you Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential Medical Degree, Full Registration, MRCPCH or equivalent Neonatal SPIN during specialist training Desirable Echocardiography skills Teaching and Audit Essential Experience of Teaching undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors, participation in audit, NLS provider Participatin in Audit NLS Provider Desirable Specific training in teaching skills, NLS instructor, Educational qualification Academic and Research Essential Attendance at neonatal scientific meetings, recent presentations, research projects relating to neonatology Member of neoantal learned societies/national bodies Evidence of undertaking quality improvement work Desirable Publications in peer-reviewed journals Management Skills Essential Evidence of management skills, good understanding of the structure and processes of the NHS Desirable Formal Management Training Interpersonal Skills Essential Ability to adapt to change and operate under pressure with good time management skills. Organised and well prepared, puncual, self disciplined Ability to work well and effectively in a large team Strong leadership skills Good oral and written communication skills in English Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential Medical Degree, Full Registration, MRCPCH or equivalent Neonatal SPIN during specialist training Desirable Echocardiography skills Teaching and Audit Essential Experience of Teaching undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors, participation in audit, NLS provider Participatin in Audit NLS Provider Desirable Specific training in teaching skills, NLS instructor, Educational qualification Academic and Research Essential Attendance at neonatal scientific meetings, recent presentations, research projects relating to neonatology Member of neoantal learned societies/national bodies Evidence of undertaking quality improvement work Desirable Publications in peer-reviewed journals Management Skills Essential Evidence of management skills, good understanding of the structure and processes of the NHS Desirable Formal Management Training Interpersonal Skills Essential Ability to adapt to change and operate under pressure with good time management skills. Organised and well prepared, puncual, self disciplined Ability to work well and effectively in a large team Strong leadership skills Good oral and written communication skills in English 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 Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust Address Oxford Road Campus Manchester M13 9WL Employer's website https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)