Job summary
Applications are invited for a locum 10 PA, non-resident Consultant Neonatologist post at The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust. This newly created position is designed to strengthen and complement the existing consultant team within our Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, part of the West Midlands Operational Delivery Network.

The successful candidate will join a well-established team of 11 consultants and will be expected to contribute across the full range of neonatal services. These include intensive care and special care "hot weeks," participation in a resident evening shift (5pm-10pm), and a non-resident on-call rota (10pm-9am). Additional responsibilities include outpatient follow-up clinics, antenatal counselling, and bereavement services.

Applicants must be on the GMC Specialist Register with subspecialty accreditation in Neonatology. There is also an opportunity for the successful candidate to develop or further contribute to neonatal echocardiography services within the department.

This post would be ideal for a newly qualified CCT holder seeking to establish and develop their consultant practice, as well as for an experienced Neonatal Intensive Care Consultant looking for a new and rewarding opportunity.

Main duties of the job

• In conjunction with Consultant and Senior colleagues, to provide a service in Neonatal.
• In conjunction with Consultant and senior colleagues, to play a full part in the out-of-hours On-Call service for the department. This includes being on-call for telephone advice and major incidents.
• To provide cover for Consultant and senior colleagues in respect of periods of leave.
• In conjunction with Consultant and Senior colleagues, to take part in medical audit, quality improvement and research as appropriate.
• In conjunction with Consultant and Senior colleagues, to ensure that the requirements of clinical governance are met.
• To ensure that there are adequate arrangements for hospital staff involved in the care of your patients to be able to contact you when necessary.

About us
The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands providing primary, acute and community services and we are incredibly proud of the diversity of both our staff and the communities we serve. We are building a workforce that can help us to fulfil our values, improve the quality of care for patients, and solve the health care problems of tomorrow. We're passionate about the value that diversity of thinking and lived experience brings in enabling us to become a learning organisation and leader in delivering compassionate care for our patients.

We are delighted that we have been rated as "Good" by CQC. We have achieved numerous awards; The Nursing Times Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff in 2020.

The Trust is a supportive working environment committed to creating flexible working arrangements that suit your needs and as such will consider all requests from applicants who wish to work flexibly.

Details
Date posted: 06 November 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year per annum
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 225-DIV1-8380777
Job locations: New Cross Hospital, Wolverhampton Road, Heath Town, WV10 0QP, United Kingdom

Job description
For further information, please see attached the job description which outlines the main responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification
Experience

• Full registration and a licence to practise with the GMC
• On the GMC Specialist Register in Neonatal medicine.
• Substantial neonatal experience providing comprehensive care for preterm and critically ill infants in a Level 3 unit
• Wide experience of managing extreme premature babies

Skills

• Advanced clinical skills in neonatal medicine

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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
Address: New Cross Hospital, Wolverhampton Road, Heath Town, WV10 0QP, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.royalwolverhampton.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Clinical Director, Sophie Reynolds, sophie.reynolds2@nhs.net, 01902307999

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