Job Summary
Interview to be held on 29th July 2025
Applications are invited for a Locum Consultant Neonatologist, to start as soon as possible for an initial period of 12 months, to join the neonatal team at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS trust which is one of the designated neonatal intensive care units within the West Midlands Neonatal operational delivery network.
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire is one of the UK's leading specialist teaching hospitals, we provide world-class healthcare to a population of over 1,000,000. A designated Major Trauma Centre in the West Midlands, we offer state state-of-the-art facilities offering major advances in patient care, clinical teaching and innovation. The Trust employees 6,500 staff and has 1250 inpatient beds across its two sites, University Hospital Coventry and the Hospital of St. Cross in Rugby.
You will join an enthusiastic integrated team providing neonatal care in the designated network NICU level 3 service in Coventry. The post includes resident evening duties (till 2200 hours weekdays) at tier 3 level. There are no general paediatric duties.
The post is suitable for either an experienced neonatologist or a senior neonatal trainee within 6 months of CCT or with equivalent training and experience.
N.B. We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date if we receive a high volume of applications or if there has been a change in organisational priorities.
Main duties of the job
The Trust has a large purpose-built perinatal unit, which opened in 2004 with a delivery rate of around 5800 babies per year. There are over 11,000 deliveries per year across Coventry and Warwickshire, for which University Hospital, Coventry, provides the majority of neonatal intensive care. The purpose-built Neonatal Unit has a capacity of 16 critical care cots,14 special care cots and 6 transitional care cots. The unit is one of the designated network neonatal intensive care units for the West Midlands neonatal ODN and provides 3500 Level 1 and 2 and 5500 Level 3 cot days per year. Experienced and well-trained Specialist Neonatal Nurses, 8 ANNPs, Midwives and Nursery Nurses staff the unit. There is a full complement of West Midlands deanery neonatal trainees, and the service is accredited for neonatal grid training.
Applicants must be on the GMC specialist register or have a CCT date within 6 months of the interview date or equivalent
Informal enquiries and visits are encouraged - please contact
Dr Puneet Nath on 02476 966682; email:
To learn more about the Trust, please see our website at www.uhcw.nhs.uk
About Us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our skilled employees across our hospital sites in Coventry and Rugby, with high quality patient care positioned at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a national and international leader in healthcare.
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities.
There has never been a better time to join our team.
Details
Date posted
01 July 2025
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£109,725 to £145,478 a year Per Annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
218-T2-MED-7318804
Job locations
University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire NHS Trust
Clifford Bridge Road
Coventry
CV2 2DX
Job Description
Job responsibilities
For more information on this role, please kindly refer to the job description and person specification.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
For more information on this role, please kindly refer to the job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Essential
Training (abilities/skills) and Experience
Desirable
Teaching/ Educational Experience
Essential
Desirable
Clinical Governance
Essential
Desirable
Management and Leadership
Essential
Professional Development
Essential
Personal Attributes
Essential
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
Person Specification
Essential
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
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Address
University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire NHS Trust
Clifford Bridge Road
Coventry
CV2 2DX
Employer's website
https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Address
University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire NHS Trust
Clifford Bridge Road
Coventry
CV2 2DX
Employer's website
https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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