Job summary
- Main area
- Consultant Neonatologist
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 153-M3696
- Employer
- University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal Bournemouth Hospital
- Town
- Bournemouth
- Salary
- £109,725 - £145,478 PA
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 26/07/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Consultant Neonatologist
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
As University Hospitals Dorset we are a three site acute trust with ‘university hospital’ status through our partnership with Bournemouth University, working with an annual budget of £730m.
We offer highly regarded health services, employing some 10,000 staff. Our ambitious £250m estates programme is well on the way to delivering state-of-the-art facilities over the next two years to meet the current and future healthcare needs of the populations we serve.
In an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with over seven miles of sandy beaches you’ll find inspirational opportunities to achieve your perfect work/life balance. With the New Forest and the Purbecks on our doorstep, we’re also less than three hours from London by road or train. The thriving towns of Poole, Bournemouth and Christchurch give way to idyllic villages and unspoilt landscapes just minutes from our hospitals.
We believe that having a diverse workforce, and allowing people to be themselves, is essential in ensuring we offer an inclusive, welcoming and productive place to work.
We especially welcome applications from minority groups in the community who may be underrepresented in our workforce.
At UHD our active staff network groups are the Women's Network, Black Asian Minority Ethnic Group (BAME), Pride Network, European (EU), Pro Ability Staff Network, and the Armed Forces Support Group.
As a Trust we are proudly signed up to the Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant guaranteed interview schemes.
We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support the preparation of their application. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of your own experience and suitability. Personal integrity is an important part of the recruitment process.
Job overview
The post holder will join 6 consultant neonatologists as the rota moves to 1 in 7. The neonatal unit at Poole (UHD) is part of the TV & Wessex Neonatal ODN and is designated as a Local Neonatal Unit (LNU) and caters to a population of c775,000 people across Dorset and provides neonatal service to about 4000 deliveries/year. There will be a planned contract of 10 programmed activities. Flexible working/part-time applications would be welcomed, though we are required to maintain a 1 in 7 on-call to meet BAPM requirements.
We are putting additional consultant time to support maternity and neonatal governance including LMNS (this role is currently filled) and other roles which can now be filled after discussion with the clinical director at job planning and we hope that these roles will now be filled on rotation (education, risk, equipment lead, audit lead, post-natal ward and ATAIN lead and Family Integrated Care lead). This hospital currently has a 2-tier rota with ANNPs and clinical fellows in tier 1 and consultants in tier 2.
Main duties of the job
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Please note: Staff recruited are expected to be available to work flexibly across all our Trust locations to meet service demands.
Working for our organisation
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.
Please note if the role or service is relocated as part of a planned move, employees will not be eligible for excess mileage reimbursement. Travel from the postholder's home to the new work base will be considered a normal commute. Any other changes not related to this relocation will be managed according to the relevant Trust or National terms and conditions.
We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- Provide one ‘hot’ neonatal service week in 7.
- Provide 2-3 neonatal clinics per month, and departmental meetings .
- Participate in the neonatal on call rota: currently 1 in 6 moving to 1 in 7.
- Provide SpR, medical student and ANNP training and teaching including NLS courses.
- Support maternity and neonatal assurance meetings (inc LMNS)
- Support NCEPOD and HSIB investigations.
- An interest in ATAIN/postnatal care would be welcomed.
Please note: Staff recruited are expected to be available to work flexibly across all our Trust locations to meet service demands.
This advert may be closed early if sufficient applications are received.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Full GMC Registration
- MRCPCH or equivalent (unless qualification is via CESR)
- CCT in Neonatal Medicine or Paediatrician with special interest in neonates; or eligible for above within 6 months of appointment. Or equivalent.
Desirable criteria
- Higher degree (MD, PhD)
Experience
Essential criteria
- Wide neonatal experience
- NLS provider
Desirable criteria
- NLS instructor
- Experience in other sub-specialist area directly associated with neonatal practice – eg cardiology, neurology, ATAIN/postnatal care.
Technical Skills Competencies
Essential criteria
- Basic management skills.
- Good understanding of the structure and processes within the NHS including clinical governance.
- An understanding of research methodology and critical appraisal.
- Involvement in clinical governance.
- Evidence of publications / presentations.
- Good organisational and time-management skills.
- Excellent IT skills.
Desirable criteria
- Educational supervisor qualification.
- Research experience
- Appraisal & assessment skills
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Understands and able to impart knowledge of neonatal problems, use of devices, infection prevention and control, and fetal medicine
Desirable criteria
- Advanced knowledge of sub-specialist area and able to impart this knowledge to the team
- Interest in ATAIN/postnatal care.
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential criteria
- Demonstrate ability to lead a multidisciplinary clinical team.
Desirable criteria
- To demonstrate a commitment to further develop leadership and management skills
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
- Highly motivated, a good team player, ability to develop good working relationships.
- Drive and enthusiasm
- Good communication skills
- Commitment to continuing personal development
- Ability to work the hours required to ensure satisfactory performance of duties.
Language requirement
Essential criteria
- Be able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- [email protected]
- Job title
- Lead Consultant Neonatologist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0300 019 8570
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