Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

Trust Grade ST3+ equivalent in Neonates

The closing date is 23 July 2025

Job summary

We are looking to recruit a ST3+ Trust Doctor to join our Neonatal Unit here at Croydon University Hospital.

Maternity, Neonatal and Paediatric services are based at the Croydon University Hospital. The Rainbow Children Unit includes medical, oncology, critical care and day surgery beds. In addition, there is a dedicated Paediatric outpatient department and Paediatric phlebotomy service.

Our level 2 Neonatal Unit has 22 cots. This post provides an excellent opportunity for training in Neonatology. The annual delivery rate is around 4,000 deliveries.

Main duties of the job

The appointee will participate in a EWTD compliant full shift rota on the Middle grade rota.

Full support and training need will carefully monitored with the supervisor of the successful candidate. The appointee will participate in a EWTD compliant full shift rota on the Middle grade rota. Full support and training need will carefully monitored with the supervisor of the successful candidate.

The role will cover all aspects of acute inpatient care of neonates, attending deliveries of sick term & preterm infants on delivery suite and seeing unwell patients/neonates in the Emergency Department and resus when required.

About us

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 3,500 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon and our Children's Hospital at Home cares for children with long-term conditions without them having to come to hospital.

We are a very close-knit and friendly organization where every one of our 3600 members of staff is valued. We strongly believe that our employees are our greatest asset.

Our Vision:"Excellent integrated care for you and your family, when and where you need it" Our 5 key 'Here for you' promises to the people of Croydon are:o You feel cared for by helpful and welcoming staff o You feel in safe hands with highly professional staff o You feel confident in your treatment from skilled teams of compassionate clinicians o You feel we value your time with convenient appointments, minimal waiting and care closer to homeo You feel it's getting better all the time as we continue to improve our services

Details

Date posted

17 July 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£65,048 to £73,992 a year +London weighting

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

MW7297705

Job locations

Croydon University Hospital

530 London Road

Croydon

CR77YE


Job description

Job responsibilities

The appointee will participate in a EWTD compliant full shift rota on the Middle grade rota.

Full support and training need will carefully monitored with the supervisor of the successful candidate. The appointee will participate in a EWTD compliant full shift rota on the Middle grade rota. Full support and training need will carefully monitored with the supervisor of the successful candidate.

The role will cover all aspects of acute inpatient care of neonates, attending deliveries of sick term & preterm infants on delivery suite and seeing unwell patients/neonates in the Emergency Department and resus when required.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The appointee will participate in a EWTD compliant full shift rota on the Middle grade rota.

Full support and training need will carefully monitored with the supervisor of the successful candidate. The appointee will participate in a EWTD compliant full shift rota on the Middle grade rota. Full support and training need will carefully monitored with the supervisor of the successful candidate.

The role will cover all aspects of acute inpatient care of neonates, attending deliveries of sick term & preterm infants on delivery suite and seeing unwell patients/neonates in the Emergency Department and resus when required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GMC registration
  • MB BS (or equivalent)

Desirable

  • Other degrees eg BSc, BA or equivalent honours degree
  • DCH
  • MRCPCH

Experience

Essential

  • Basic training at FY1 /2 level in general medicine and surgery or Paediatrics for 6 months
  • Some OPD Experience

Desirable

  • Minimum of 6 months as Paediatric SHO in recognised training posts
  • Subspecialty experience
  • Community experience
  • EPLS/APLS/NLS
  • Child Protection course
  • Post-registration experience abroad
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GMC registration
  • MB BS (or equivalent)

Desirable

  • Other degrees eg BSc, BA or equivalent honours degree
  • DCH
  • MRCPCH

Experience

Essential

  • Basic training at FY1 /2 level in general medicine and surgery or Paediatrics for 6 months
  • Some OPD Experience

Desirable

  • Minimum of 6 months as Paediatric SHO in recognised training posts
  • Subspecialty experience
  • Community experience
  • EPLS/APLS/NLS
  • Child Protection course
  • Post-registration experience abroad

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

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

Address

Croydon University Hospital

530 London Road

Croydon

CR77YE


Employer's website

https://www.croydonhealthservices.nhs.uk/recruitment/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

Address

Croydon University Hospital

530 London Road

Croydon

CR77YE


Employer's website

https://www.croydonhealthservices.nhs.uk/recruitment/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant Paediatrician

Amy Douthwaite

amy.douthwaite@nhs.net

02084015993

Details

Date posted

17 July 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£65,048 to £73,992 a year +London weighting

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

MW7297705

Job locations

Croydon University Hospital

530 London Road

Croydon

CR77YE


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