Locum Consultant Neonatologist

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 109,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

Homerton University Hospital is seeking a Consultant in Neonatal Medicine for a locum position to cover maternity leave. The role involves providing care in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and opportunities for teaching and research. The successful candidate will join a friendly department and contribute to ongoing clinical audits.

Qualifications

• Experience in level 3 neonatal intensive care is essential.
• Current NLS, APLS or EPALS certification is required.
• Higher degree (MD, PhD) is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Direct the care of all babies on the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit with daily ward rounds.
• Offer advice to Paediatricians and support parents and staff as needed.
• Contribute to the department's ongoing clinical audit programme.

Skills

Communication skills

Advanced clinical skills in neonatal medicine

Leadership

Teaching

Research enthusiasm

Education

CCT in Paediatrics (Neonatal Medicine)

MRCPCH or equivalent

Full GMC registration with license to practice

Job description

Job summary

Homerton University Hospital is one of three designated perinatal centres for the North Central and East London Neonatal Operational Delivery Network (NCEL-ODN). The other two are The Royal London Hospital and University College Hospital, London.

We are recruiting into one locum post. This is a 10 PA NHS appointment based at Homerton University Hospital to cover maternity leave. The appointee would be expected to deliver 9 PAs of direct clinical care activity and will have 1 PA for supporting professional activities such as maintaining professional activities for appraisal.

Main duties of the job

The postholder will be expected to contribute and participate in the department's ongoing clinical audit programme and will carry out all administrative duties associated with the care of their patients.

The Trust is affiliated to Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, QMUL. The medical school is keen to offer Honorary Senior Lecturer status to consultants contributing significantly to teaching and/or research.

The successful candidate will be fully supported by a thriving and friendly department and will be encouraged to take forward academic development.

About us

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provides integrated acute and community health services for Hackney, the City, and surrounding areas. It also provides a range of specialist services including Obstetrics, Neonatology, Fetal Medicine, Fertility, Bariatric Surgery and Neurorehabilitation across East London and beyond.

As one of London's designated perinatal centres, HUH provides a highly specialised range of obstetric and neonatal services. We currently accommodate around 6000 deliveries per year and have a 46 cot tertiary neonatal unit.

The Obstetric department provides a referral service to the Network for Fetal Diagnostic and Materno-Fetal medicine and has an established reputation in the early identification and management of high-risk pregnancies.

Homerton Healthcare was rated outstanding by CQC in 2020.

Details Date posted

07 July 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum (pro rata)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

293-Consultant-364

Job locations

Homerton University Hospital

Homerton Row

London

E9 6SR

Job description Job responsibilities

The postholder will be responsible for directing the care of all babies on the main Neonatal Intensive Care Unit with daily ward rounds. Additionally, you will also be available to offer advice to Paediatricians in Perinatal Network hospitals, GPs, Midwives and Health Visitors, and to support parents and staff.

Please view job description and person specification for full details of the role.

Job description Job responsibilities

The postholder will be responsible for directing the care of all babies on the main Neonatal Intensive Care Unit with daily ward rounds. Additionally, you will also be available to offer advice to Paediatricians in Perinatal Network hospitals, GPs, Midwives and Health Visitors, and to support parents and staff.

Please view job description and person specification for full details of the role.

Person Specification Teaching & training Essential

• Experience of undergraduate and post-graduate teaching

Desirable

• Experience of educational supervision, teaching skills course/ qualification

Research Essential

• Enthusiasm for research & willingness to contribute to the research activities of the department

Desirable

• Publications in peer reviewed journals, presentations at regional, national and international meetings

Communication skills Essential

• Ability to communicate intelligently, sensitively and with clarity in written and spoken English

Desirable

• Computer skills course/certificate

Qualifications Essential

• CCT in Paediatrics (Neonatal Medicine) or equivalent training in neonatal medicine to fulfil syllabus/ competency requirements as published by the RCPCH, or within six months of completing
• MRCPCH or equivalent
• Full GMC registration with license to practice

Desirable

• Higher degree (MD, PhD)

Experience and expertise Essential

• Experience of level 3 neonatal intensive care
• Current NLS, APLS or EPALS certificate
• Level 3 safeguarding children training

Clinical skills Essential

• Advanced clinical skills in neonatal medicine

Leadership and professionalism Essential

• Ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and respond appropriately to service needs
• Ability to collaborate with maternity and obstetric colleagues

Desirable

• Experience in governance, mortality, audit and/or quality improvement

Person Specification Teaching & training Essential

• Experience of undergraduate and post-graduate teaching

Desirable

• Experience of educational supervision, teaching skills course/ qualification

Research Essential

• Enthusiasm for research & willingness to contribute to the research activities of the department

Desirable

• Publications in peer reviewed journals, presentations at regional, national and international meetings

Communication skills Essential

• Ability to communicate intelligently, sensitively and with clarity in written and spoken English

Desirable

• Computer skills course/certificate

Qualifications Essential

• CCT in Paediatrics (Neonatal Medicine) or equivalent training in neonatal medicine to fulfil syllabus/ competency requirements as published by the RCPCH, or within six months of completing
• MRCPCH or equivalent
• Full GMC registration with license to practice

Desirable

• Higher degree (MD, PhD)

Experience and expertise Essential

• Experience of level 3 neonatal intensive care
• Current NLS, APLS or EPALS certificate
• Level 3 safeguarding children training

Clinical skills Essential

• Advanced clinical skills in neonatal medicine

Leadership and professionalism Essential

• Ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and respond appropriately to service needs
• Ability to collaborate with maternity and obstetric colleagues

Desirable

• Experience in governance, mortality, audit and/or quality improvement

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details Employer name

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Homerton University Hospital

Homerton Row

London

E9 6SR

Employer's website

https://www.homerton.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Homerton University Hospital

Homerton Row

London

E9 6SR

Employer's website

https://www.homerton.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)