About this role
Job summary
Applications are invited for a talented, motivated and dynamic full-time Locum Consultant Neonatologist to help deliver high quality tertiary neonatal services.
The St Michael's Neonatal Unit delivers tertiary NICU care and is the regional centre for neonatal surgery, neurosurgery and cardiac care for South West England. The unit has 15 intensive care cots, 8 high dependency cots, 8 special care cots, and 16 transitional care cots. In addition, the trust hosts the neonatal transport and retrieval service, SoNAR, based at the nearby South West Retrieval base. The unit is closely integrated with the regional fetal and maternal medicine departments with an annual inborn delivery rate of approximately 5,000. In addition, we serve a population of 650,000 deliveries for complex neonatal care (approximately 8% of deliveries in England and Wales). St Michael's NICU delivers approximately 3500 intensive care days/year.
St Michael's is adjacent to the Bristol Royal Hospital for Children, which provides all tertiary paediatric subspecialties for the region. Newborn infants requiring paediatric surgery and paediatric medical subspecialty input (such as nephrology, urology, endocrinology, neurology and pre-operative cardiology) are managed jointly between NICU and the specialist teams at the Bristol Royal Hospital for Children.
The unit also has very close links to the University of Bristol.
Main duties of the job
This full-time post has 8.5 DCC and 1.5 SPA. The appointee will have strong clinical commitment and form part of a team of 13 Neonatal Consultants (10 FTE) working at St Michael's Hospital. There are excellent facilities for personal development.Potential applicants must be on the GMC Specialist Registration with sub-specialist recognition in Neonatal Medicine OR within 6 months of having either CCT/CCST Paediatrics (Neonatal Medicine) OR CESR (Paediatrics) with subspecialty recognition in Neonatal Medicine OR Neonatal Board certification from Northern America, Canada or Australasia OR equivalent (defined as at least 3 years of training in tertiary level NICU) OR can demonstrate 3 years of experience as a Consultant in a UK 'equivalent' tertiary level NICU.
About us
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Job description Job responsibilities
We would strongly recommend that potential applicants arrange an informal visit before the closing date so they can meet the neonatal team.
Informal enquiries may be made to Dr Adam Smith-Collins, Clinical Director and Consultant in Neonatal Medicine
We will aim to interview on 30 June 2026.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training Essential
Fully registered with GMC. Membership or Fellowship of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (or equivalent) Certification of completion of specialist training (CCT) (or equivalent, OR Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) at the point of interview Candidates can be within 6 months of gaining CCT at the date of interview. Please note this does not apply to CESR applications Must be on the GMC's Specialist Register for Paediatrics (Neonatal Medicine) to start Consultant appointment *Locum candidates do not need specialist registration
Desirable
Higher academic qualification e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent
Experience Essential
Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in neonatal medicine Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision
Desirable
Evidence of a special interest and expertise that complements those of other consultants in the department and is consistent with the Trust's service strategy
Clinical Knowledge and Skills Essential
Up to date knowledge and experience of relevant specialty Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialty
Desirable
Broad range of IT skills
Clinical Governance and Audit Essential
Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation Positive approach to evidence based practice Participation in continuing professional development (CPD) scheme and, where relevant, evidence of participation
Research Essential
Knowledge of the principles involved in research Evidence of involvement in research Evidence of peer review research papers
Desirable
Ability to increase the academic profile of the department
Teaching and Training Essential
Experience of teaching medical students. Experience of supervising trainees Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
Formal teaching qualification
Management & Leadership Essential
Evidence of management training and evidence of learning from it Ability to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist service Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultant Ability to practice independently as a consultant Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks
Desirable
Demonstration of knowledge of NHS management structures Management experience
Interpersonal, communication and team working skills Essential
Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues. Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English. Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-professional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions Ability to be a flexible team member
Any other Personal Abilities and Aptitudes Essential
Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances Awareness of personal limitations
Desirable
Ability to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
Other Essential
Demonstrates the 4 Trust values Meets professional health requirements Willingness to travel to and work in other sites necessitated by the role.
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.
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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 University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address St Michaels Hospital
2
Bristol
BS2 8EG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)