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.
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.
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).
