Consultant Neonatologist

NHS; Swansea; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 161,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent health organization is seeking a Consultant Neonatologist to join a dedicated team at Singleton Hospital in Swansea. This part-time role involves providing high-quality, family-centered care to newborns. Applicants must be GMC-registered and possess relevant qualifications. The position offers a salary ranging from £110,240 to £160,951 per year, and the opportunity to contribute to innovative neonatal services within South West Wales.

Qualifications

• Evidence of ability to develop effective working relationships with all levels of staff.
• Experience working with management and clinical colleagues to improve services.
• Evidence of initiating, progressing and completing audits.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care with colleagues and ensure safe, efficient service.
• Lead daily ward rounds and supervise neonatal unit activity.
• Contribute to national NHS Wales initiatives.

Skills

Effective leadership

Excellent interpersonal skills

Clinical skills in neonatology

Ability to lead and work in a team

Education

MRCPCH or equivalent

Registered with the GMC

Licensed to practice

Tools

Information systems and technology

Job description

Overview

Do you share our Health Board values; Caring for each other; Working together; Always improving? If so, we would love for you to come and work for Swansea Bay University Health Board.

We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a Consultant Neonatologist to join our dedicated team at Singleton Hospital, Swansea. This 8-session post is available from September 2025 within our Neonatal Services. The successful candidate will become part of a dynamic, innovative, and supportive team of Neonatal Consultants committed to delivering high-quality, family-centred care to newborns across Swansea Bay University Health Board and the wider referral population of South West Wales.

This post is pending Royal College approval.

Responsibilities

Main Duties - Consultant Neonatologist

• Provide clinical care with consultant and multi-professional colleagues. Diagnose, treat, and help prevent illness in newborns. Take responsibility for patients under your care. Delegate tasks appropriately and support staff training.
• Ensure services run safely, efficiently, and effectively. Work in line with Health Board values and policies. Report safety concerns and suggest service improvements. Follow GMC\'s principles of good medical practice. Participate in clinical governance and risk management. Adhere to Caldicott Principles for information governance. Maintain GMC licence through revalidation and appraisal. Create a Personal Development Plan with the Clinical Lead. Meet Royal College and GMC training requirements. Review and agree on job plans annually. Help improve and modernise neonatal services. May contribute to national NHS Wales initiatives.
• On-Call Duties: Ensure safe, high-quality care during on-call periods.

On-Call Duties

• Lead daily ward rounds and supervise neonatal unit activity. Liaise with obstetric consultant and support labour ward. Two consultants cover critical and special care areas.

About us

Swansea Bay University Health Board has responsibility for the health of around 390,000 people in the Neath Port Talbot and Swansea areas, with a budget of around £1 billion and employing 12,500 people. We are a University Health Board working in partnership with Swansea University, Swansea School of Medicine, the School of Health Science and the Institute of Life Science. The HB has three major hospitals providing a range of services: Morriston and Singleton hospitals in Swansea and Neath Port Talbot hospital in Baglan, Port Talbot.

The Health Board is part of a Regional Collaboration for Health (ARCH), which is a partnership with Hywel Dda UHB and Swansea University. Aimed at improving the wellbeing and wealth of South West Wales.

Swansea is Wales\' second-largest city, and sits on the five-mile sweep of Swansea Bay. An ideal base for exploring South-West Wales, there is also much on offer for visitors in Swansea itself. Swansea has a range of shops, cozy cafes, great restaurants, art galleries as well as being able to offer good outdoor lifestyle with its beautiful coastline and beaches on the Gower Peninsula. Swansea also has excellent sporting facilities including the Wales National pool and liberty stadium home to the Ospreys and Swansea City football club.

Details

Date posted: 29 October 2025

Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade: Consultant

Salary: £110,240 to £160,951 a year Per annum

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Part-time

Reference number: 130-NPTSSG10046S

Job locations: Singleton Hospital, Sketty Lane, Swansea, SA2 8QA

Job responsibilities

For more details in relation to this post, please click on the supporting documents section to find the full job description and person specification. These are available bilingually, in both English and Welsh.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered with the GMC
• Licensed to practice
• On Specialist Register with GMC and CTT in paediatrics (Neonatal medicine) or equivalent or CTT in paediatrics or equivalent with substantial experience in tertiary neonatal medicine or eligible for CCT within 6 months of date of interview and have passed exit exam or a statement of eligibility for registration issued by PMETB or a primary medical qualification and recognized specialist qualification from a European Member State which will allow direct entry to the GMC Specialist Register
• MRCPCH or equivalent
• MRCPCH neu gyfwerth

Desirable

• Further relevant degree/diploma

Experience

• Essential: Evidence of ability to develop effective working relationships with all levels of staff; working with management and clinical colleagues to improve a service; values partnership with other agencies; evidence of initiating, progressing and completing audit
• Desirable: Subspecialist interest within Neonatology; experience of teaching and training; experience of clinical research; experience of neonatal transport

Skills & Abilities

• Essential: Effective leadership; ability to lead and work in a team; understanding of Prudent Healthcare; excellent interpersonal skills; understanding of information systems and technology; clinical skills in neonatology
• Desirable: Further and improved clinical skills; improvement science methodology knowledge

Personal Attributes

• Essential: Flexible and adaptable; able to work under pressure; commitment to continuous improvement; enthusiasm to lead clinical development; empathy and sensitivity

Other

Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a disclosure check.

Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered. Guidance available from the UK Visas and Immigration website.

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For information see the NHS Careers website.