Consultant Neonatal Paediatrician

Job Summary The Trust is seeking to appoint 1 Consultant Neonatal Paediatrician or Neonatologist. The post is to replace an existing gap in the consultant team. The expansion will enable our team to undertake consultant led transitional care ward rounds, enhance neonatal liaison with paediatric service, improve quality and education within our department and fully embed RCPCH 7 day consultant working at weekends safely. The full consultant team will consist of 8 Neonatologists/ Neonatal Paediatricians. The posts attract 10 Pas, part time applicants and job share applications will be welcomed. Additional interests in echocardiography, neonatal neurology, neonatal respiratory medicine or education would be particularly welcome. Contribution to an out of hours on call rota is core to this role. Responsibilities To develop enhanced clinical skills, especially in the assessment and management of acutely ill patients. To have excellent team-working skills with the abilities and professional attitude to work well in a multi-professional team. To deliver clinical and quality targets agreed both nationally and locally with clinical teams and commissioners. To follow patients throughout their clinical pathways. Consultant of the Week for the Neonatal unit – 1 in 8. Neonatal and infant follow-up clinics. Speciality clinics. Away weeks at NICUs to enhance collaborative work within the network and maintain advanced airway skills. 1 in 8 Transitional Care and clinical review week. Neonatal consultant on-calls – 1 in 8: Weekday Resident (17:00‑19:30) and then non‑resident (19:30‑08:30). Neonatal Weekend on-calls 1 in 4. Develop speciality interests and lead role specific to department requirements and individual expertise. Qualifications – Essential MBBS, MBChB or equivalent medical qualification. MRCPCH (by examination) or equivalent. Full Registration and a licence to practise with the General Medical Council (GMC). Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via: Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) (within 6 months of interview) or Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration via Portfolio Pathway (formerly CESR). Qualifications – Desirable BSc, MSc, MD, PhD. SPIN module in Neonatal Medicine. Key Details Title: Consultant Neonatal Paediatrician / Neonatologist. Contract: Permanent. Working Pattern: Full‑time. Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 per annum. Location: Princess Royal Hospital, Telford (TF1 6TF). Reference Number: 223‑MC2238. Posted: 15 December 2025. Application and Immigration Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered. UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. Disability & Equality: The Trust is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (CRB) check for any previous criminal convictions. #J-18808-Ljbffr