Job summary
We currently have a cohort of 9x HET Speciality Trainees, 9x HET GPVTS Trainees, and 4x Junior Clinical Fellows - BCYP, who cover our acute roster to include the following areas:

• T2 Rainbow Ward
• Paediatric Assessment Unit with support to the Paediatric ED
• Ocean Day Unit Doctors List Clinic
• Sunrise Neonatal Unit

We respect the rights of children and aim to provide a safe and healthy environment for them within the department. We see children as children first, recognising their changing needs and abilities as they become older, rather than as a disease process or problem. We encourage parents and children to be actively involved in the care provided. We aim to work in partnership with the family and the general practitioner to provide as much care as possible at home. We aim to provide fast and effective communication with families and general practitioners via the telephone, patient information sheets, and very rapid discharge summaries.

Main duties of the job
To be an effective member of the team caring for babies requiring admission. The department works as a team, and you should never feel unsupported. There is always someone to ask. To take advantage of training opportunities provided by your post. There is a daily handover round at 8:30am in both our Rainbow & Neonatal seminar rooms. All scheduled resident doctors are to attend, inclusive of those on flexible and clinic shifts. All staff who worked the preceding night shift are permitted to leave after handover at 9:00am, or after teaching if required at 10:00am. On the neonatal unit, you will be participating in looking after babies in HDU cots, special care cots (SCBU), and those on the postnatal ward. You will also attend deliveries. We respect the individual racial, linguistic, religious, and cultural background of each child. All members of the department aim to work in a multi-disciplinary way.

About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests. Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top. For more information please follow linkhttps://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

Details
Date posted: 01 September 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Doctor - other
Salary: £54,499 a year
Per annum + £2162 London weighting, per annum
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 391-NMUH-8172099
Job locations: North Middlesex Hospital, North middlesex Hospital, London, N18 1QX, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
For more information regarding the main responsibilities of the role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential

• Holds full UK GMC registration and license to practice
• MBBS or equivalent

Desirable

• NHS experience
• A Postgraduate qualification such as DCH, MRCPCH, DCCH, or equivalent.
• APLS.EPLS, PALS, NLS.

Experience
Essential

• Substantial experience working at a post foundation grade level within a medical setting

Desirable

• Previous NHS experience
• Previous experience in an acute hospital setting
• Previous medical experience in a Paediatric setting

Skills
Essential

• Able to prioritise clinical need
• Able to discuss treatment options with patients in a way they can understand
• Able to establish good working relations with patients, carers and multi-disciplinary colleagues
• Aware of own limitations, consults senior colleagues appropriately and knows when to ask for help
• Understands the need for and appreciates the role of audit in clinical practice
• Understands the principles of clinical governance - ensures patients are not put at risk

Desirable

• Computer literate
• Understands the importance and impact of information systems in health care
• Demonstrates a critical and enquiring approach to knowledge acquisition
• Understands the responsibilities of being an employee of the NHS

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).

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is an equal opportunities employer.