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Job overview
We are looking to appoint to a 1 LAS ST4 - ST5 posts in Neonatal Intensive Care Medicine. The post is available for 6 months possible extension to 12 months TBC. The post have an anticipated start date of 2nd September 2026 based at the Jessop Hospital Sheffield.
Applicants must have;
A Medical Degree
3 years minimum postgraduate qualification in Paediatrics or Noenatology
Full MRPCH or equivalent
Full GMC registration with a Licence to Practise is essential by the date of application
Should further vacancies become available shortlisted candidate may be considered.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will work on the Neonatal Unit at the Jessop Hospital. Duties include:
A shared responsibility for the day to day management of the Intensive Care, High Dependency and Special Care areas of the Neonatal unit supervising the ST1 to ST3 grades.
They also have some responsibility for the management of babies on the postnatal wards in the hospital.
Responsibility for attending high risk or abnormal deliveries in the Labour Ward or operating theatres. However deliveries which will require admission to the Intensive Care Unit are usually managed by the Intensive Care team.
There are three Consultant ward rounds daily every morning, later afternoon and late evening.
Teaching. There is a small but variable responsibility for teaching medical students.
The successful candidate will participate in a full shift system.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Shared responsibility for the day to day management of the intensive care, high dependency and special care areas of the neonatal unit alongside the senior clinical workforce as required
Please refer to the Job Description for further details of main duties and responsibilities
Person specification
Teaching
Essential
- Willingness and ability to teach undergraduate and postgraduate trainees
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical Degree from a recognised university or institution
- 3 years postgraduate experience in Paediatrics/Neonatology and full MRPCH or Equivalent
- Minimum 6 months experience in tertiary level Neonatal Intensive Care with relevant skills
- Full GMC Registration with a licence to practise with the GMC by the date of application
- Minimum 6 months experience in UK tertiary level Neonatal Intensive Care with relevant skills and completion of F1 & F2 Training or equivalent
- Experience of working in the NHS excluding clinical attachments
Desirable
- Distinctions, prizes, awards, scholarships and other degrees
- Clinical experience in more than one tertiary neonatal unit
- Experience of working with electronic patient record systems
- More than 2 years of tertiary neonatal experience with relevant skills
Audit / Research
Essential
- An understanding of the issues of clinical effectiveness and audit
- Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practise where appropriate
Desirable
- Documented completed audits during training
Communication Skills
Essential
- Good written communication skills
Manegement and Clinical Governance
Essential
- Demonstrate an understanding of management and clinical governance issues
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This advert is for Locum Appointment for Service ST4-5 Neonatal Intensive Care with Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Sheffield, North East and Yorkshire, England. It is listed as a Senior Medical doctor Paediatrics role. The advertised salary is £67,325 per annum. The contract type is 6 months (Fixed Term). The application deadline is 30 Jun 2026.
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