Trust Doctor (eqv to ST1-3) in Neonatal Medicine

NHS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

A large NHS Trust in London is inviting applications for a Trust Doctor position in Neonatal Medicine. This role will commence in March 2026, based at the Royal London Hospital. Ideal candidates will possess GMC registration eligibility and preferably experience in neonatal medicine. The successful applicant will engage in comprehensive training in a bustling tertiary neonatal unit, participating actively in an academic program and clinical care while ensuring high standards of patient safety.

Qualifications

• Eligibility for GMC registration with a license to practice is essential.
• Prior experience in neonatal medicine is desirable.
• Participation in audit is expected.

Responsibilities

• Training in the use of specialised intensive care unit and transfer equipment.
• Consultant-led ward rounds and registrar-led ward rounds.
• Conducting general neonatal and specialist clinics.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team

Good IT skills

Education

MBBS or equivalent

NLS or equivalent qualification

Job description

Job summary

Applications are invited for a Trust Doctor (eqv to ST1-3) in Neonatal Medicine (Senior House Officer) level to start in March 2026.

The post is based in the large tertiary medico‑surgical neonatal unit at the Royal London Hospital. It comes with an active academic programme and opportunities to participate in high‑quality audit and quality improvement projects. Clinical Fellows have the same opportunities to participate in the educational programmes, training and teaching undertaken by the Deanery approved specialist training doctors. The work schedule is a full shift system subject to regular compliance monitoring.

Eligibility for GMC registration with licence to practice is essential and prior experience in neonatal medicine is desirable. Applications are welcome from those who require GMC sponsorship via the RCPCH MTI scheme.

Further information can be obtained from Dr Lucy Fullerton, Consultant Neonatologist, email: [e-mail].

Please be advised that the vacancy advertisement may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received therefore, we recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Main duties of the job

The obstetric service undertakes >5000 deliveries per annum. Most births are to families resident in Tower Hamlets, an area with a high level of socio‑economic deprivation and a rising birth rate.

There is a high incidence of consanguinity with resultant congenital anomalies, and gestational diabetes is a cause of significant neonatal morbidity. The Trust has a large adult renal unit that attracts tertiary antenatal referrals, and with the provision of neonatal surgery, there is an increasing number of referrals with congenital surgical anomalies.

The obstetric unit is well supported by six consultant obstetric anaesthetists and is achieving 98 hours of resident consultant cover per week. A weekly joint perinatal and monthly mortality meeting assists effective inter‑departmental communication and is of great educational value. The neonatal unit runs at high occupancy levels, and there is a high level of direct consultant‑delivered care and supervision.

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.

Details

Date posted: 05 December 2025

Salary: £52,656 to £65,048 a year per annum

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 6 months

Working pattern: Full‑time

Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade: Doctor – other

Reference number: 259‑MED7664381RLH

Job locations: The Royal London Hospital, London, E1 1FR

Job description & responsibilities

• Training in the use of specialised intensive care unit and transfer equipment – ventilation including all forms of invasive and non‑invasive respiratory support, therapeutic cooling and inhaled nitric oxide
• Consultant‑led ward rounds
• Registrar‑led ward rounds dependent on experience
• Practical supervision
• Topic teaching three times per week
• Dedicated X‑ray meeting
• Training in cranial ultrasound, echocardiography and cerebral function monitoring
• General neonatal and specialist clinics (neuro‑developmental, respiratory, cardiology, genetics)

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications – Essential

• MBBS or equivalent
• NLS or equivalent qualification

Education / Qualifications – Desirable

• MRCPCH or equivalent

Experience / Knowledge – Essential

• Good basic medical knowledge
• Achievement of foundation competencies
• Participation in audit

Experience / Knowledge – Desirable

• Previous paediatric and neonatal experience
• Presentation of an audit project

Personal Qualities – Essential

• Good communication skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multi‑disciplinary team
• Good IT skills

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: Barts Health NHS Trust

Address: The Royal London Hospital, London, E1 1FR

Employer's website: https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)