Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Locum Consultant Paediatrics - Interest in Neonates

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Job summary

Locum Consultant Paediatrician (special interest in Neonatology)

6 month fixed term contract from May 2025

Full time 10 PA post

Based at Barnet Level 2 Neonatal Unit

Main duties of the job

This is an exciting opportunity for a Consultant Paediatrician with a special interest in Neonatology or a Consultant neonatologist, commencing May 2025.

The post holder will be working in the first UK neonatal unit to have 10 fully monitored residential mother and babyfamily rooms, at Barnet Hospital.

This 10PA post, plus on 5% call supplement, is for a minimum duration of 6 months, with potential for both longer contract, and for substantive opportunities in the future.

About us

The post holder will work on the level 2 NNU on the Barnet Hospital site, joining the other 7 consultants on the Barnet Site neonatal team. On call is a non-resident 1 in 8 rota, covering Labour ward and the Neonatal unit at Barnet Hospital. On call starts at 16.30, resident till 18.30, then non-resident, with a very low threshold for providing on-site support. We also provide 24/7 telephone support to the consultant team based in the level 1 scbu on the Royal Free Site.

The weekday duties on the neonatal unit will involve being present on the neonatal unit from 08.30 to 1700 and present till 1830 when on call. There is a great deal of support from the rest of the consultant team during daytime hours. There will also be outpatient duties.

Part of the responsibility of this post will be to contribute to the teaching of Medical Students from UCLH and fulfilling the role of educational supervisor for trainee doctors. We are also looking for the post holder to further develop our departmental part task training.

Details

Date posted

17 March 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum pro rata plus London Weighting

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

391-RFL-6947605-A

Job locations

Barnet Hospital

Wellhouse Lane

Barnet

EN5 3DJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Person Specification

Education & professional Qualifications

Essential

  • MRCPCH or equivalent
  • CCT in Paediatrics
  • NLS Provider
  • Minimum 2 years middle grade tertiary neonatal experience

Desirable

  • CCT in neonatology or Neonatal SPIN
  • NLS Instructor
  • Previous neonatal consultant experience

Royal Free World Class Values

Essential

  • Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Experience/Knowledge

Essential

  • Demonstrable knowledge of the challenges facing the neonatal services
  • Demonstrable knowledge of the sites in which the neonatal service is delivered
  • Working within an MDT setting

Skills and aptitudes

Essential

  • Clinical capability in the required specialty / sub-specialty
  • Demonstrable commitment to multidisciplinary team working
  • Aptitude for teaching and training

Desirable

  • Experience/training in developmental care/Family integrated care

Personal Qualities & attributes

Essential

  • Good communication skills
  • Good organisational skills

Others

Essential

  • Member of Medical Defence organisation
Person Specification

Education & professional Qualifications

Essential

  • MRCPCH or equivalent
  • CCT in Paediatrics
  • NLS Provider
  • Minimum 2 years middle grade tertiary neonatal experience

Desirable

  • CCT in neonatology or Neonatal SPIN
  • NLS Instructor
  • Previous neonatal consultant experience

Royal Free World Class Values

Essential

  • Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Experience/Knowledge

Essential

  • Demonstrable knowledge of the challenges facing the neonatal services
  • Demonstrable knowledge of the sites in which the neonatal service is delivered
  • Working within an MDT setting

Skills and aptitudes

Essential

  • Clinical capability in the required specialty / sub-specialty
  • Demonstrable commitment to multidisciplinary team working
  • Aptitude for teaching and training

Desirable

  • Experience/training in developmental care/Family integrated care

Personal Qualities & attributes

Essential

  • Good communication skills
  • Good organisational skills

Others

Essential

  • Member of Medical Defence organisation

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

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Barnet Hospital

Wellhouse Lane

Barnet

EN5 3DJ


Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Barnet Hospital

Wellhouse Lane

Barnet

EN5 3DJ


Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Service Lead

Clare Cane

clare.cane@nhs.net

02082165165

Details

Date posted

17 March 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum pro rata plus London Weighting

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

391-RFL-6947605-A

Job locations

Barnet Hospital

Wellhouse Lane

Barnet

EN5 3DJ


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