Job summary This post is based at Royal Stoke University Hospital (RSUH) which is part of the University Hospital of North Midlands (UHNM). This post is for a Locum Consultant Neonatologist to complete a team of 9 consultants to deliver neonatal care in the tertiary Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and in the Maternity Unit. This is an exciting post and an opportunity to join a highly regarded team within an expanding neonatal intensive care service. The post holder will be required to provide the full range of neonatology skills working in collaboration with consultants and multidisciplinary teams in both the Obstetric and Child Health Directorates. The neonatal unit is designated a Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in the West Midlands Perinatal Operational Delivery Network. The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit currently has 26 cots, 6 intensive care (IC), 6 high dependency (HD) and 14 special care (SC), although there is flexibility within this configuration. We opened our 6 cot Transitional Care Unit in January 2016 and this was expanded to 10 cots in 2018. We would anticipate expanding to 7 IC and & 7 HD cots with improved nurse staffing and consultant numbers. Main duties of the job The post holder (along with the 8 other consultant neonatologists) will share in the provision of neonatal care at UHNM. Responsibility for day-to-day management of the NICU and all associated work will be shared by the neonatal consultants. Consultant cover is required on a 24-hour 7-day week basis. The consultants are also available to provide 24/7 liaison and advice to local neonatal units via the regional specialist neonatal transport team (KIDS and NTS) as needed. This post will take an equal share of consultant of the week. This would be 1:9 for out of hours cover and on call. The consultant of the week (1) is the consultant covering the intensive care room on the neonatal unit. They are available to supervise medical care on the intensive care room, liaise with nursing staff and to act as a contact with obstetric staff from 8.45am - 16:45pm each weekday. All consultants contribute to the 1:9 on call rota (Resident 16:45-21:30) and on-call 21:30-09:15am - 7 days per week. There is a second consultant of the week (2) to support and cover the lower dependency areas. Outside the neonatal service weeks, the consultant will be free to attend other outpatient, scanning and other non-service obligations. Responsibilities for administration and development of the service, training of medical and nursing staff, audit, clinical governance and risk management will be shared between all consultant staff and is included in SPA activity. About us University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales. All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential. UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust. At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve. Date posted 26 February 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 Full-time Reference number 205-6985512 Job locations University Hospitals of North Midlands Newcastle Road Stoke-On-Trent ST4 6QG Job description Job responsibilities A detailed job description and the main responsibilities can be found within the job pack attached under supporting documents. Job description Job responsibilities A detailed job description and the main responsibilities can be found within the job pack attached under supporting documents. Person Specification Qualifications and skills Essential Full GMC Registration MBChB/MBBS or equivalent MRCP/MRCPCH by examination, or equivalent CCT in Neonatal Medicine or equivalent within 6 months at interview date of obtaining CCT. Can be SPIN with aim to use this locum to accrue another 1 years' experience Level 3 safeguarding training At least 24 months tertiary level 3 NICU experience Desirable Further Higher Degree, e.g. MD, PhD Teaching Experience Essential Experience of supervising junior medical staff Desirable Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates Training the trainers course Higher medical education qualification Clinical Experience Essential Evidence of thorough and broad training in neonatal medicine Experience and understanding of and ability to use evidence base and clinical audit to support decision making Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the clinical care of patients. Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems both emergency and elective within specialty. NLS Provider certificate Ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and respond appropriately to service needs. Desirable Specific area of expertise within neonatology to complement existing team Ability to carry out echocardiography. NLS instructor certificate Person Specification Qualifications and skills Essential Full GMC Registration MBChB/MBBS or equivalent MRCP/MRCPCH by examination, or equivalent CCT in Neonatal Medicine or equivalent within 6 months at interview date of obtaining CCT. Can be SPIN with aim to use this locum to accrue another 1 years' experience Level 3 safeguarding training At least 24 months tertiary level 3 NICU experience Desirable Further Higher Degree, e.g. MD, PhD Teaching Experience Essential Experience of supervising junior medical staff Desirable Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates Training the trainers course Higher medical education qualification Clinical Experience Essential Evidence of thorough and broad training in neonatal medicine Experience and understanding of and ability to use evidence base and clinical audit to support decision making Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the clinical care of patients. Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems both emergency and elective within specialty. NLS Provider certificate Ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and respond appropriately to service needs. Desirable Specific area of expertise within neonatology to complement existing team Ability to carry out echocardiography. NLS instructor certificate 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 Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust Address University Hospitals of North Midlands Newcastle Road Stoke-On-Trent ST4 6QG Employer's website https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)