Neonatal Trust Doctor

NHS; Harrow; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization is looking for a neonatal trainee to manage care for babies in various hospital wards including NICU. Responsibilities include participating in consultant ward rounds and performing essential procedures under supervision. Candidates must hold MRCP and MBBS, with preferences given to those with prior neonatal experience. The position is based at Northwick Park Hospital, with a full-time contract and salary ranging from £44,170 to £57,397 per year.

Qualifications

• MRCP and MBBS or equivalent qualifications are essential.
• Experience as a Senior House Officer (SHO) is required.
• Previous neonatal experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage babies in NICU, SCBU, and postnatal wards with support from senior doctors.
• Participate in consultant-led ward rounds and perform procedures.
• Engage in clinical trials and attend mortality meetings.

Skills

Neonatal care

Emergency procedures

Team management

Clinical procedures

Education

MRCP

MBBS or equivalent

Job description

Job summary

• Delivery rate is 4,800 per year. NNU (Level II) has 5 intensive, 3 HDU and 16 special care cots. NICU admits around 400 babies per year, 135 intensive admissions per year (1200 int. days per year). Daily Consultant led ward rounds.
• All Trust employees are expected to be flexible in terms of site of work within Trust premises and the post will be based at Northwick Park Hospital.
• The neonatal trainees are responsible for the care of babies in the neonatal intensive care unit, on the postnatal wards and in the labour ward

Main duties of the job

• The management of the babies in the NICU, SCBU & in the Post-natal Wards with support and doctors of registrar and consultant
• Be part of ward rounds in the Neonatal Unit and the Post-natal Wards and performing relevant practical procedures (peripheral venous cannulation, lumbar puncture, cranial ultra sound scans, etc). There is also a daily Consultant Ward Round.
• Chance to perform procedures such as umbilical lines, long lines and endotracheal intubation under supervision
• Participate in Multicenter Trials
• Attend Perinatal Morbidity/Mortality Psychosocial Meetings and Network teaching

About us

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.

Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.

We run major acute services at:

• Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK
• St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease
• Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice
• Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.

We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.

Details Date posted

18 December 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£44,170 to £57,397 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

337-MS-1896-SM

Job locations

Northwick Park Hospital

Harrow

HA1 3UJ

Job description Job responsibilities

• The management of the babies in the NICU, SCBU & in the Post-natal Wards with support and doctors of registrar and consultant
• Be part of ward rounds in the Neonatal Unit and the Post-natal Wards and performing relevant practical procedures (peripheral venous cannulation, lumbar puncture, cranial ultra sound scans, etc). There is also a daily Consultant Ward Round.
• Chance to perform procedures such as umbilical lines, long lines and endotracheal intubation under supervision
• Participate in Multicenter Trials
• Attend Perinatal Morbidity/Mortality Psychosocial Meetings and Network teaching

Job description Job responsibilities

• The management of the babies in the NICU, SCBU & in the Post-natal Wards with support and doctors of registrar and consultant
• Be part of ward rounds in the Neonatal Unit and the Post-natal Wards and performing relevant practical procedures (peripheral venous cannulation, lumbar puncture, cranial ultra sound scans, etc). There is also a daily Consultant Ward Round.
• Chance to perform procedures such as umbilical lines, long lines and endotracheal intubation under supervision
• Participate in Multicenter Trials
• Attend Perinatal Morbidity/Mortality Psychosocial Meetings and Network teaching

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• MRCP
• MBBS or equivalent

Desirable

• MRCPCH

Knowledge and Expertise Essential

• Senior House Officer (SHO)

Desirable

• Previous neonatal experience

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• MRCP
• MBBS or equivalent

Desirable

• MRCPCH

Knowledge and Expertise Essential

• Senior House Officer (SHO)

Desirable

• Previous neonatal experience

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

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Northwick Park Hospital

Harrow

HA1 3UJ

Employer's website

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

Employer details Employer name

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Northwick Park Hospital

Harrow

HA1 3UJ

Employer's website

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