Job summary
The post is to work on the Tier 2 (middle grade) neonatal rota for 12 months from September 2025 as a Senior Training Fellow (ST3-ST5 equivalent).
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be supported by a resident junior tier doctor or Advanced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (covering purely neonatology) and a neonatal consultant.
This is an opportunity to gain tertiary experience in on the Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at the Royal Stoke University Hospital.
The unit is a Lead Centre and Regional Intensive Care Unit within our newborn network , receiving referrals for tertiary intensive care, including, HFOV, NO and therapeutic hypothermia. The birth population is 6,800 -7,000 deliveries per year. The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit is a purpose built modern unit opened in 2009, providing 6 intensive care, 6 high dependency, 14 special care cots.
The neonatal service is and active training unit and in conjunction with Keele Universities, the on-site Undergraduate Medical School opened in September 2002. We train all levels of trainees including neonatal grid posts.
We are part of the Child Health Directorate, which is one of the largest in the country, with many paediatric sub specialties receiving tertiary care referrals, Paediatric Intensive Care Unit and Community Paediatrics.
About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands has two sites: Royal Stoke University Hospital, located in Stoke-on-Trent, and County Hospital, located in Stafford. The Staffordshire Children's Hospital is based at the Royal Stoke site, all inpatient services for children are there. Outpatient clinics run at both sites. The Trust provides specialised services for three million people in a wider area, including neighbouring counties and North Wales, including PICU, Level 3 NICU, paediatric gastroenterology, specialist paediatric orthopaedic surgery, paediatric spinal surgery and paediatric respiratory medicine. The Trust offers specialist cardiology, neurosurgery, renal, trauma and spinal services for adults. The Trust offers a high level of diagnostic services including modern MRI scanners, a purpose built endoscopy suite for adults and children and specialist laboratory services. The Trust has some of the most modern operating theatres in Europe.
Flexible working requests will be considered.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post is to work on the Tier 2 (middle grade) neonatal rota for a fixed contract for 12 months from September 2025.
Key tasks will include:
- Working under the supervision of the neonatal consultants and participating in ward rounds in rooms 1, 2 and 3 on the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).
- Carrying out ward rounds in rooms 2, 3 and on the Transitional Care Unit and discussing management plans with neonatal consultants.
- Attending high risk deliveries occurring anywhere in the maternity centre.
- Supporting the junior tier doctors and ANNPs in carrying out examinations on babies who meet the criteria for a paediatric Newborn and Infant Physical Examination (NIPE) and entering the data onto the SMART4NIPE database.
- Supporting and supervising the junior tier doctors and ANNPs in the assessment and management of babies on NICU, the postnatal wards and labour wards.
- Completing admission and discharge paperwork on the Badger database for babies admitted to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and Transitional Care Unit.
- Communicating with parents of babies on the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Transitional Care Unit, postnatal wards and after discharge, as required.
- Carrying out investigations on babies on the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Transitional Care Unit and postnatal wards, as required, under the supervision of the neonatal consultants.
- Carrying out practical procedures, according to level of competence, under the supervision of the neonatal consultants.
- Participation in the neonatal education programme, including the possibility to carry out an audit.
- Assessing and managing babies in Neonatal Outpatient Clinic.
- Working as part of the multidisciplinary team of neonatal consultants, neonatal middle grade and junior doctors, Advanced Neonatal Nurse Practitioners and the neonatal nursing team
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post is to work on the Tier 2 (middle grade) neonatal rota for a fixed contract for 12 months from September 2025.
Key tasks will include:
- Working under the supervision of the neonatal consultants and participating in ward rounds in rooms 1, 2 and 3 on the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).
- Carrying out ward rounds in rooms 2, 3 and on the Transitional Care Unit and discussing management plans with neonatal consultants.
- Attending high risk deliveries occurring anywhere in the maternity centre.
- Supporting the junior tier doctors and ANNPs in carrying out examinations on babies who meet the criteria for a paediatric Newborn and Infant Physical Examination (NIPE) and entering the data onto the SMART4NIPE database.
- Supporting and supervising the junior tier doctors and ANNPs in the assessment and management of babies on NICU, the postnatal wards and labour wards.
- Completing admission and discharge paperwork on the Badger database for babies admitted to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and Transitional Care Unit.
- Communicating with parents of babies on the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Transitional Care Unit, postnatal wards and after discharge, as required.
- Carrying out investigations on babies on the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Transitional Care Unit and postnatal wards, as required, under the supervision of the neonatal consultants.
- Carrying out practical procedures, according to level of competence, under the supervision of the neonatal consultants.
- Participation in the neonatal education programme, including the possibility to carry out an audit.
- Assessing and managing babies in Neonatal Outpatient Clinic.
- Working as part of the multidisciplinary team of neonatal consultants, neonatal middle grade and junior doctors, Advanced Neonatal Nurse Practitioners and the neonatal nursing team
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Full GMC Registration
- MRCPCH examination
- NLS provider status
Desirable
- Awards/distinctions whilst studying for 1st degree
- Academic and extracurricular achievements
- NLS instructor status
- APLS provider status
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working on the tier 1 rota for at least 6 months in a tertiary NICU in the UK
- At least 24 month experience of working in general paediatrics and neonatology on the tier 1 rota in the UK
Desirable
- Experience of working on the middle grade tier on the neonatal or general paediatric rota in UK
Skills
Essential
- Proven ability to work as a member of a team
- Ability to organise and prioritise busy workloads effectively
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Full GMC Registration
- MRCPCH examination
- NLS provider status
Desirable
- Awards/distinctions whilst studying for 1st degree
- Academic and extracurricular achievements
- NLS instructor status
- APLS provider status
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working on the tier 1 rota for at least 6 months in a tertiary NICU in the UK
- At least 24 month experience of working in general paediatrics and neonatology on the tier 1 rota in the UK
Desirable
- Experience of working on the middle grade tier on the neonatal or general paediatric rota in UK
Skills
Essential
- Proven ability to work as a member of a team
- Ability to organise and prioritise busy workloads effectively
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.
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.
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 Hosiptals of North Midlands NHS Trust
Newcastle Road
Stoke-On-Trent
ST4 6QG
Employer's website
https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
