Employer University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Royal Bournemouth Hospital Town Bournemouth Salary £109,725 - £145,478 PA Salary period Yearly Closing 20/03/2026 23:59
Locum Consultant Neonatologist
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
As University Hospitals Dorset we are a three site acute trust with ‘university hospital’ status through our partnership with Bournemouth University, working with an annual budget of £730m.
We offer highly regarded health services, employing some 10,000 staff. Our ambitious £500m transformation programme is well on the way to delivering state‑of‑the‑art facilities over the next two years to meet the current and future healthcare needs of the populations we serve.
In an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with over seven miles of sandy beaches you’ll find inspirational opportunities to achieve your perfect work/life balance. With the New Forest and the Purbecks on our doorstep, we’re also less than three hours from London by road or train. The thriving towns of Poole, Bournemouth and Christchurch give way to idyllic villages and unspoilt landscapes just minutes from our hospitals.
We believe that having a diverse workforce, and allowing people to be themselves, is essential in ensuring we offer an inclusive, welcoming and productive place to work.
We especially welcome applications from minority groups in the community who may be underrepresented in our workforce.
At UHD our active staff network groups are the Women's Network, Black Asian Minority Ethnic Group (BAME), Pride Network, European (EU), Pro Ability Staff Network, and the Armed Forces Support Group.
As a Trust we are proudly signed up to the Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant guaranteed interview schemes.
We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support the preparation of their application. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of your own experience and suitability. Personal integrity is an important part of the recruitment process.
Job overview
The post holder will join 6 consultant neonatologists as the rota moves to 1 in 7. The neonatal unit at Royal Bournemouth Hospital (UHD) is part of the TV & Wessex Neonatal ODN and is designated as a Local Neonatal Unit (LNU) and caters to a population of c775,000 people across Dorset and provides neonatal service to about 4000 deliveries/year. There will be a planned contract of 10 programmed activities.
This hospital currently has a 2-tier rota with ANNPs and clinical fellows in tier 1 and consultants in tier 2.
We would specifically welcome application from candidates with a special interest in cardiology, POCUS and family integrated care/safeguarding.
Main duties of the job
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Please note: Staff recruited are expected to be available to work flexibly across all our Trust locations to meet service demands.
Working for our organisation
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.
As part of our commitment to delivering high-quality care across seven days, this post may involve participation in an out-of-hours rota, including evenings, weekends, and/or bank holidays, in accordance with service needs. Any work undertaken outside standard hours/PA’s will attract remuneration in line with the respective NHS Medical and Dental Terms and Conditions of Service.
We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
* Provide one ‘hot’ neonatal service week in 7.
* Provide 2‑3 neonatal clinics per month, and departmental meetings.
* Participate in the neonatal on‑call rota: currently 1 in 6 moving to 1 in 7.
* Provide SpR, medical student and ANNP training and teaching including NLS courses.
* Support maternity and neonatal assurance meetings (inc LMNS).
* Support NCEPOD and HSIB investigations.
Please note: Staff recruited are expected to be available to work flexibly across all our Trust locations to meet service demands.
Person specification
Qualifications
* Full GMC Registration
* MRCPCH or equivalent (unless qualification is via CESR)
Experience
* NLS provider
* NLS instructor
* Experience in other sub-specialist area directly associated with neonatal practice – eg cardiology, neurology, ATAIN/postnatal care.
* Basic management skills.
* Good understanding of the structure and processes within the NHS including clinical governance.
* An understanding of research methodology and critical appraisal.
* Involvement in clinical governance.
* Evidence of publications / presentations.
* Good organisational and time‑management skills.
* Research experience
Knowledge
* Understands and able to impart knowledge of neonatal problems, use of devices, infection prevention and control, and fetal medicine
* Advanced knowledge of sub‑specialist area and able to impart this knowledge to the team
Other requirements specific to the role
* Demonstrate ability to lead a multidisciplinary clinical team.
* To demonstrate a commitment to further develop leadership and management skills
Personal Attributes
* Highly motivated, a good team player, ability to develop good working relationships.
* Drive and enthusiasm
* Commitment to continuing personal development
* Ability to work the hours required to ensure satisfactory performance of duties.
Language requirement
* Be able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role
Please note:
Staff recruited are expected to be available to work flexibly across all our Trust locations to meet service demands.
This advert may be closed early if sufficient applications are received.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself and our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst this vaccination is not a condition of employment we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated.
Internal Candidates: staff employed prior to merger who voluntarily change jobs will be appointed to UHD terms and conditions.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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