Job summary
Salary/Grade/ Band: £65,048 per annum
Contract Length: 12 months (2nd March 2026 to 28th February 2027)
Location: Norfolk & Norwich University NHS Foundation Trust
Responsible to: Dr Samuel Duffield, Clinical Lead for Neonatal Medicine
Accountable to: Care Group Associate Clinical Director
A candidate who is unable for personal reasons to undertake the duties of a whole-time post will receive equal consideration. If such a candidate is appointed the job content will be modified as appropriate in consultation with consultant colleagues and local management.
We welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. Additionally, people with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post. The Trust operates job share and flexible working.
The James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust are now working in partnership as the Norfolk and Waveney University Hospitals Group.
Main duties of the job
Duties will be in the neonatal department on the Tier 2 rota. There will be a mixture of long day/night shifts (12.5 hours) and shorter day shifts (8 hours). Duties will be divided between Intensive/High Dependency Care, Special and Transitional Care and the care of infants on the post-natal wards. Duties will be shared with senior trainees [ST4-8] and senior Advanced Neonatal Nurse Practitioners and supervision and education will be provided by Consultants. Although the post is not formally recognised for specialist training by the East of England Deanery, the incumbent will have an educational supervisor and access to the training opportunities afforded to other doctors in training in the department.
The selected candidate will work as part of the resident medical team within NICU and will be responsible for clinical care of patients, the recording of notes (including Badger/SEND entries), communication with parents and colleagues and all other responsibilities of a junior doctor in the department
About us
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
* Flexible working hours
* Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
* Multi Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site
* Discounted gym memberships
* Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
* Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
* Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane site
* Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
* On-site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane
* On-site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane
* Support in career development
* Flexible staff bank
* Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Details
Date posted
06 February 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Doctor - other
Salary
£65,048 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
234-MS2478
Job locations
NNUH
Colney
Norwich
NR4 7UY
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description for the full details of the post and the person specification.
Full GMC with licence to practise required on application.
Please note this advert will close when sufficient applications are received.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description for the full details of the post and the person specification.
Full GMC with licence to practise required on application.
Please note this advert will close when sufficient applications are received.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Full registration with the GMC and with Licence to Practise
* Basic medical qualification (MB BS or equivalent)
Desirable
* Higher degree
* MRCPCH or equivalent
Personal skills
Essential
* Communication Skills: Capacity to communicate effectively at different levels, e.g. with babies, young people and their families
* Empathy & Sensitivity: Capacity to take in others' perspectives and treat others with understanding
* Managing Others & Team Involvement: Capacity to work cooperatively with others & work effectively in a multidisciplinary team
* Problem Solving & Decision Making: Demonstrates an analytic approach to practice. Capacity to bring a range of approaches to solving problems
* Coping with Pressure: Capacity to manage acute situations under pressure. Demonstrates initiative & resilience to cope with changing circumstances
* Organisation & Planning: Capacity to achieve a balance between urgent and important demands
* Vigilance & Situational Awareness: Capacity to monitor acute situations that may change rapidly
Experience
Essential
* Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice including: o Maintaining good medical practice o Professional behavior and probity o Delivery of good acute clinical care
* Evidence of working towards the competences outlined in 'A Framework of Competences for BST in Paediatrics'
* Minimum of 2 years' experience in Paediatrics
* Experience of working in a specialist NICU
Desirable
* Experience of working in Paediatrics in UK
Clinical skills
Essential
* Clinical Knowledge & Expertise: Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge & judgement.
* Potential to develop excellent diagnostic skills
* Competence in key Neonatal procedures
* Successful completion of NLS or equivalent
Desirable
* Personal Attributes: Shows aptitude for practical skills, e.g. hand-eye co-ordination, dexterity
Fitness to Practice
Essential
* Child Protection Training
* Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice)
Desirable
* NLS provider qualification
Circumstances
Essential
* Ability to provide complete details of employment history
Audit, Research and Publications
Essential
* Research Skills: Demonstrates understanding of importance of audit, risk management & research. Potential to contribute to development in paediatrics / neonatology
Desirable
* Evidence of relevant academic & research achievements, e.g. degrees, prizes, awards, distinctions, publications, presentations, other achievements
* Evidence of active participation in audit and/or risk management
Teaching skills
Essential
* Evidence of contribution to teaching and training of others
Desirable
* Teaching: Evidence of experience in organising teaching programmes
Communication and Language Skills
Essential
* Good relationships and communication with patients
* Good working relationships with colleagues
* All applicants to have demonstrated skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Full registration with the GMC and with Licence to Practise
* Basic medical qualification (MB BS or equivalent)
Desirable
* Higher degree
* MRCPCH or equivalent
Personal skills
Essential
* Communication Skills: Capacity to communicate effectively at different levels, e.g. with babies, young people and their families
* Empathy & Sensitivity: Capacity to take in others' perspectives and treat others with understanding
* Managing Others & Team Involvement: Capacity to work cooperatively with others & work effectively in a multidisciplinary team
* Problem Solving & Decision Making: Demonstrates an analytic approach to practice. Capacity to bring a range of approaches to solving problems
* Coping with Pressure: Capacity to manage acute situations under pressure. Demonstrates initiative & resilience to cope with changing circumstances
* Organisation & Planning: Capacity to achieve a balance between urgent and important demands
* Vigilance & Situational Awareness: Capacity to monitor acute situations that may change rapidly
Experience
Essential
* Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice including: o Maintaining good medical practice o Professional behavior and probity o Delivery of good acute clinical care
* Evidence of working towards the competences outlined in 'A Framework of Competences for BST in Paediatrics'
* Minimum of 2 years' experience in Paediatrics
* Experience of working in a specialist NICU
Desirable
* Experience of working in Paediatrics in UK
Clinical skills
Essential
* Clinical Knowledge & Expertise: Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge & judgement.
* Potential to develop excellent diagnostic skills
* Competence in key Neonatal procedures
* Successful completion of NLS or equivalent
Desirable
* Personal Attributes: Shows aptitude for practical skills, e.g. hand-eye co-ordination, dexterity
Fitness to Practice
Essential
* Child Protection Training
* Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice)
Desirable
* NLS provider qualification
Circumstances
Essential
* Ability to provide complete details of employment history
Audit, Research and Publications
Essential
* Research Skills: Demonstrates understanding of importance of audit, risk management & research. Potential to contribute to development in paediatrics / neonatology
Desirable
* Evidence of relevant academic & research achievements, e.g. degrees, prizes, awards, distinctions, publications, presentations, other achievements
* Evidence of active participation in audit and/or risk management
Teaching skills
Essential
* Evidence of contribution to teaching and training of others
Desirable
* Teaching: Evidence of experience in organising teaching programmes
Communication and Language Skills
Essential
* Good relationships and communication with patients
* Good working relationships with colleagues
* All applicants to have demonstrated skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
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
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
Address
NNUH
Colney
Norwich
NR4 7UY
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Employer details
Employer name
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
Address
NNUH
Colney
Norwich
NR4 7UY
Employer's website
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