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Essential
27 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Audit
Experience of participation in regular clinical audit.
- Research
Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research.
- Teaching
Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors.
- Training
On the GMC’s Specialist Register OR within six months of CCT at time of scheduled interview
- Training
Valid BLS/NLS Training
- Management
Understanding of current issues in the NHS.
- Management
Understanding of the structure and importance of regional Neonatal Networks
- Eligibility
Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice.
- Eligibility
Eligibility to work in the UK.
- Qualifications
MB BS (or equivalent)
- Qualifications
MRCPCH or equivalent qualification
- Language Skills
All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues demonstrated by one of the following:
- Language Skills
Applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English.
- Language Skills
Achieved the minimum score of 7 across all 4 of the following categories in the academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) in a single sitting within 24 months at time of application – Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing. (An overall minimum score of 7.5)
- Language Skills
Achieved the minimum Grade ‘B’ across all 4 of the following categories in the Occupational English Test (OET) in medicine in a single sitting within 24 months at time of application – Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing. (You must provide your candidate number)
- Other Requirements
Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice.
- Other Requirements
Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via: CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) CESR (or) international applicants should comply with the GMC specialty registration process: https://www.gmc-uk.org/news/news-archive/brexit---information-for-doctors
- Fitness to Practise
Is up to date and fit to practise safely
- Interpersonal Skills
Well organised and skilled in good time management.
- Interpersonal Skills
Effective interpersonal skills.
- Interpersonal Skills
Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team.
- Clinical Experience in Specialty/Subspecialty
Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in Neonatal Medicine
- Clinical Experience in Specialty/Subspecialty
Ability to offer expert clinical opinion across the spectrum of neonatal medicine.
- Clinical Experience in Specialty/Subspecialty
Ability to support a multidisciplinary team
- Clinical Experience in Specialty/Subspecialty
Ability to support and develop colleagues and to develop good professional relationships
- Clinical Experience in Specialty/Subspecialty
Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.
- Clinical Experience in Specialty/Subspecialty
Must have up-to-date Level 3 Safeguarding
Desirable
9 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Research
Previous experience of supervising research by junior staff.
- Teaching
Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops.
- Training
Should have completed a recognised training programme in Neonatal Medicine - GRID training or equivalent overseas specialist qualification
- Training
Valid APLS training
- Management
Attendance at recognised management course.
- Qualifications
Relevant higher degree
- Clinical Experience in Specialty/Subspecialty
Experience of clinical networks
- Clinical Experience in Specialty/Subspecialty
Skilled in cardiac echocardiogram with cardiology experience
- Clinical Experience in Specialty/Subspecialty
Experience in end of life care or palliative care
Job summary
This is a 10PA locum appointment for a Consultant Neonatologist. This post will be available from December 2026 for a period of 6 months The duties of this post will be to provide consultant led clinical duties on the Leeds General Infirmary and St James's sites (6 in 18 weeks), alongside the 17 other neonatologists. On call duties are 1:6 weekend (LGI or SJUH) with resident on call night shift cover provided to the LGI.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant should hold accreditation in Paediatrics (subspeciality neonates) in the Royal College of Paediatrics or equivalent, and should be on the Specialist Register or within six months of being admitted to the Register for trainees if currently in a training programme within the UK, or have references which have been authorised by the Deputy Medical Director and Clinical Director. Applicants should have established skills in Tertiary (level 3) Neonatal Care and it's related specialties. Excellent communication and team working skills, a strong commitment to teaching and service development are essential. Consideration will be given to applicants who wish to work full or part time and those wishing to job share. Prospective applicants are encouraged to visit the hospital, which can be arranged by contacting: Dr Rachel Toone - Consultant Neonatologist and Lead Clinician 0113 3926598 or rachel.toone@nhs.net Dr Chris Forster - Consultant Neonatologist christopher.forster1@nhs.net
About us
The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time. Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care. We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page. Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.
Details
- Date posted: 25 September 2026
- Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
- Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year
- Contract: Fixed term
- Duration: 6 months
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: 002227
- Job locations: Leeds General Infirmary, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 3EX, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
For questions about this job, contact:
Name: Dr Chris Forster Position: Consultant Neonatologist Email: christopher.forster1@nhs.net Phone number: 0113 3928537 Shortlisting Date: 12th October 2026 Interview Date: 19th October 2026
This is a 10 PA locum appointment for a Consultant Neonatologist. This post will be available from December 2026 for a period of 6 months. The duties of this post will be to provide consultant led clinical duties on the Leeds General Infirmary and St James's sites (6 in 18 weeks, alongside the 17 other neonatologists. On call duties are 1:6 weekend (LGI or SJUH) with resident on call night shift cover provided to the LGI. The successful applicant should hold accreditation in Paediatrics (subspeciality Neonates) in the Royal College of Paediatrics or equivalent, and should be on the Specialist Register or within six months of being admitted to the Register for trainees if currently in a training programme within the UK, or have references which have been authorised by the Deputy Medical Director and Clinical Director.
Applicants should have established skills in Tertiary (level 3) Neonatal Care and it's related specialties. A strong commitment to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and a research interest is desirable. Consideration will be given to applicants who wish to work full or part time and those wishing to job share. Prospective applicants are encouraged to visit the hospital, which can be arranged by contacting
Dr Rachel Toone - Consultant Neonatologist and Lead Clinician - 0113 3926598 or rachel.toone@nhs.net
Dr Chris Forster - Consultant Neonatologist - christopher.forster1@nhs.net
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is one the largest teaching hospital trusts in Europe, with access to leading clinical expertise and medical technology. We care for people from all over the country as well as the 780,000 residents of Leeds itself. The Trust has a budget of £1.1 billion. Our 20,000 staff ensure that every year we see and treat over 1,500,000 people in our 2,000 beds or out-patient settings, comprising 100,000 day cases, 125,000 in-patients, 260,000 A&E visits and 1,050,000 out-patient appointments. We operate from 7 hospitals on 5 sites – all linked by the same vision, philosophy and culture to be the best for specialist and integrated care
We are looking for a highly motivated individual to join our workforce.
To provide weekday Consultant cover and weeknight on call (1 in 6 alternating site) to the Regional Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Leeds General Infirmary and the Local Neonatal Unit at St James's Hospital.
To provide weekend consultant led care to the two regional neonatal units within Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust (1 in 6 weekends).
To provide, in conjunction with the existing consultants, supervision of neonatal care on the NICU, Postnatal and Transitional Care wards. This will require working on both Neonatal Units by rotation.
To assist in delivering the induction and training programme for junior doctors. To contribute to the effective training and clinical supervision of medical staff within the Neonatal Service.
To liaise with the Neonatal Outreach Team and community paediatric team to provide planned discharge and follow up of neonatal graduates.
Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.
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This advert is for Locum Consultant - Neonatologist with Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust in Leeds, England. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Paediatrics role. The advertised salary is £113565.00 to £150569.00. The contract type is Fixed-Term. The application deadline is 09 Oct 2026.
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