Job summary This 12-month post is based at the tertiary-level NICU, in the Oxford Road campus of Newborn Services, St Mary's Hospital. St. Mary's is the tertiary referral centre for high-risk Obstetric and Neonatal care with over 10000 deliveries per year, taking referrals from all across the NW. Our busy NICU has 69 cots and receives over 1000 admissions annually, with a mix of complex surgical, preterm and specialist medical babies needing multi-disciplinary input. This post has been found to be particularly suitable to trainees, fellows and post-CCT candidates keen to pursue a career in tertiary Neonatal Medicine or those with a special interest in Neonatology. The post provides unmatched experience and skills necessary for consolidating confidence and supporting evidence for CESR applications (for overseas candidates). As we are co-located with Royal Manchester Childrens Hospital, there may be opportunity to focus on and enhance experience in desired subspeciality domains. The post promises excellent training in Neonatology with first-class facilities and IT, research experience, opportunities to develop skills in management in governance, a friendly atmosphere and close working arrangements with highly trained neonatal nurses, allied health professionals and many other specialists. It is essential that applicants have a minimum of six months' previous experience in tertiary Neonates in the UK or Ireland. Full MRCPCH or equivalent level is highly desirable. Main duties of the job To provide a clinical service in Neonatal Medicine and Surgery, to provide cover for labour ward and the postnatal wards, and to work closely with the Consultants, other middle-grade and junior-grade doctors, nurse practitioners and nursing staff. To be actively involved in the NICU Education programme, and to support doctors and nurse practitioners in training. Key Duties and Responsibilities in the Newborn Intensive Care Unit: Training and experience in the resuscitation and management of sick, extremely preterm, specialist medical and surgical infants on the Newborn Intensive Care Unit, working within the multidisciplinary team Management of infants requiring intensive care, high dependency and special care Experience of Neonatal outpatient follow up Attendance at deliveries and in Postnatal Wards as necessary Involvement in MDT antenatal counselling and planning meetings Involvement intraining and education for the blended team of junior doctors, nurse practitioners, physician associates and nursing staff Participation in risk management processes, involvement in guideline production, research and audit About us MFT is England's largest NHS Trust with a turnover of £2.8bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year. Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary. We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our brand-new Electronic Patient Record system which we've launched in September 2022. We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our new Green Plan which will set out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable. At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing, and shaping the future of our organisation together. Date posted 09 April 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Doctor - other Salary £61,825 a year Per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 349-SMH-7096844 Job locations Saint Mary's Hospital Oxford Road Manchester M13 9WL Job description Job responsibilities The full wording in yellow is standard and should be copied and pasted as it reads by the Recruitment Team into this box for every advert due to be posted. To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form. Diversity Matters MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity, and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcingmft.nhs.uk. Were looking forward to hearing from you Job description Job responsibilities The full wording in yellow is standard and should be copied and pasted as it reads by the Recruitment Team into this box for every advert due to be posted. To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form. Diversity Matters MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity, and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcingmft.nhs.uk. Were looking forward to hearing from you Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential Medical Degree To have achieved minimum competencies expected of ST3 or equivalent in paediatrics 6 months UK experience in tertiary neonatology 12 months experience in Paediatrics Desirable MRCPCH or equivalent Audit Essential Experience of Audit Academic Achievements Desirable Distinctions or prizes during undergraduate training Research & publications Interpersonal skills Essential Organisation Skills Communication Skills Team working Skills Other requirement (registration) Essential Full registration (or eligible for full registration) with the General Medical Council and License to Practice Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential Medical Degree To have achieved minimum competencies expected of ST3 or equivalent in paediatrics 6 months UK experience in tertiary neonatology 12 months experience in Paediatrics Desirable MRCPCH or equivalent Audit Essential Experience of Audit Academic Achievements Desirable Distinctions or prizes during undergraduate training Research & publications Interpersonal skills Essential Organisation Skills Communication Skills Team working Skills Other requirement (registration) Essential Full registration (or eligible for full registration) with the General Medical Council and License to Practice 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 Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust Address Saint Mary's Hospital Oxford Road Manchester M13 9WL Employer's website https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)