Job summary
We are inviting applications to recruit two substantive consultants in Neonatology.
They will be joining a pro-active team with an excellent clinical reputation in providing a range of Neonatal services.
The consultant team delivers a high-quality service and use their knowledge and experience to lead and influence the development of neonatal services at the Royal London Hospital.
We are looking for applicants who can lead and develop innovative models of care which benefit the infants and their family. We anticipate that the successful applicants to be part of a strong team and complement the team in delivering high quality care to an extremely vulnerable group of patients and their families.
The post is primarily based on the NICU at Royal London with occasional cross cover of the Neonatal Transfer service. The pan London Neonatal Transfer Service is based at the Royal London providing both emergency and elective transfers within London and the South East.
Dr Vadivelam Murthy (Divisional Director) (v.murthy@nhs.net)
Dr Anup Kage (Lead Clinician) (anup.kage@nhs.net)
Neonatal Secretary: 02035940541
Closing Date: 5/3/25
Interview date: 19/3/25
Main duties of the job
Neonatal Consultants work as a team and each Neonatal Consultant shall be responsible for the daytime management of all babies in the medical and surgical intensive care nurseries for 3 weeks in each 10 weeks of the full rota.
The daytime clinical cover for the intensive care area is provided over 2-week blocksand includes split weekend cover (Saturday the first weekend, Friday and Sunday the next). At weekends, the consultant is expected to be on-site until 10pm.
The weekend nights after 10 pm may be covered non-resident from home, with an expectation for the consultant to readily attend to the NICU, with a return to site within 30 minutes, in case of emergencies.A further 1-week block covering special care, transitional care, postnatal wards and the labour ward. This week does not include any night on-call duties.
During their periods covering the intensive care, special care and transitional care areas, the responsible Consultant is expected to conduct daily ward rounds and always be available for help, advice and discussion with staff or parents.The working weeknight on-call commitments will be a 1 in 10 rota, covering the NICU, labour ward and transitional care unit.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The administration and development of neonatal intensive, high dependency and special care on the Royal London Hospital NICU as well as transitional care on the postnatal wards.
Supervision, training and support of junior medical staff in the care of sick babies on the neonatal unit and postnatal wards, and in the resuscitation and stabilisation of babies on labour ward and in theatres.
Supporting the neonatal surgical service.
Carrying out outpatient clinics as per weekly rota. One of these would be the general neonatal follow-up clinic, and the other could be a special interest clinic. A clinic for chronic respiratory problems is currently being provided by Dr C May and Dr Warrick; a neurodevelopmental follow-up clinic by Prof Shah, Dr Kage and Dr Yong; Sharing the latter or establishing a further complementary specialist follow-up clinic would be welcome.
Available to offer advice to referring paediatricians and neonatologists, and if required, occasionally visit babies in outlying units particularly in the context of hospitals within the network.
Being available to advise local GPs, Health Visitors and midwives in matters of baby care.Supporting staff and parents.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The administration and development of neonatal intensive, high dependency and special care on the Royal London Hospital NICU as well as transitional care on the postnatal wards.
Supervision, training and support of junior medical staff in the care of sick babies on the neonatal unit and postnatal wards, and in the resuscitation and stabilisation of babies on labour ward and in theatres.
Supporting the neonatal surgical service.
Carrying out outpatient clinics as per weekly rota. One of these would be the general neonatal follow-up clinic, and the other could be a special interest clinic. A clinic for chronic respiratory problems is currently being provided by Dr C May and Dr Warrick; a neurodevelopmental follow-up clinic by Prof Shah, Dr Kage and Dr Yong; Sharing the latter or establishing a further complementary specialist follow-up clinic would be welcome.
Available to offer advice to referring paediatricians and neonatologists, and if required, occasionally visit babies in outlying units particularly in the context of hospitals within the network.
Being available to advise local GPs, Health Visitors and midwives in matters of baby care.Supporting staff and parents.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Membership of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (MRCPCH) or equivalent
- Full GMC registration. Registration on the Specialist Register and CCT in Paediatrics (Neonatal Medicine) equivalent. Note: CESR applicants must be on the specialist register at the point of application.
- The applicant should be able to produce evidence that he/she is within 6 months of CCT date and is expected to achieve a Completion Certificate of Training.
- Able to demonstrate recent experience and practice in neonatal medicine as a sub-specialist
Desirable
- MD, MSc, PhD or equivalent higher degree
Experience
Essential
- Wide neonatal experience including recent NICU experience
- Advanced clinical skills in neonatal medicine
- Experience of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
- Evidence of leadership skills
- Valid BLS and NLS training
- Experience of transporting sick and unstable neonates.
Desirable
- Current certificate as NLS, APLS, or PALS instructor.
- Formal training in teaching skills
Skills
Essential
- Management and administrative experience
- Evidence of basic management skills
- Good understanding of the structure and processes of the NHS
- Formal management training
- Evidence of involvement in multi-disciplinary audit
- Understanding of Clinical Governance issues
- Undertaking Level 3 Safeguarding Training
Desirable
- Experience of research activity
- Evidence of original work as demonstrated by publications in peer reviewed journals
- Presentation to learned societies
Personal Development
Essential
- Ability to work well in a team
- Ability to work in a multiethnic and multicultural environment
- Good time management and organisational skills
- Evidence of commitment to continuing personal development
Desirable
- Evidence of drive, enthusiasm, and a flexible approach
Other
Essential
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Sufficient to perform the duties of the post with any aids and adaptations
Desirable
- A special interest e.g. in neonatal neurology or respiratory medicine
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Membership of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (MRCPCH) or equivalent
- Full GMC registration. Registration on the Specialist Register and CCT in Paediatrics (Neonatal Medicine) equivalent. Note: CESR applicants must be on the specialist register at the point of application.
- The applicant should be able to produce evidence that he/she is within 6 months of CCT date and is expected to achieve a Completion Certificate of Training.
- Able to demonstrate recent experience and practice in neonatal medicine as a sub-specialist
Desirable
- MD, MSc, PhD or equivalent higher degree
Experience
Essential
- Wide neonatal experience including recent NICU experience
- Advanced clinical skills in neonatal medicine
- Experience of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
- Evidence of leadership skills
- Valid BLS and NLS training
- Experience of transporting sick and unstable neonates.
Desirable
- Current certificate as NLS, APLS, or PALS instructor.
- Formal training in teaching skills
Skills
Essential
- Management and administrative experience
- Evidence of basic management skills
- Good understanding of the structure and processes of the NHS
- Formal management training
- Evidence of involvement in multi-disciplinary audit
- Understanding of Clinical Governance issues
- Undertaking Level 3 Safeguarding Training
Desirable
- Experience of research activity
- Evidence of original work as demonstrated by publications in peer reviewed journals
- Presentation to learned societies
Personal Development
Essential
- Ability to work well in a team
- Ability to work in a multiethnic and multicultural environment
- Good time management and organisational skills
- Evidence of commitment to continuing personal development
Desirable
- Evidence of drive, enthusiasm, and a flexible approach
Other
Essential
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Sufficient to perform the duties of the post with any aids and adaptations
Desirable
- A special interest e.g. in neonatal neurology or respiratory medicine
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).
