Trust Doctor; eqv to STin Neonatal Medicine

Trust Doctor (eqv to ST1-3) in Neonatal Medicine

Applications are invited for a Trust Doctor (eqv to ST1-3) in Neonatal Medicine (Senior House Officer) level to start in March 2026.

The post is based in the large tertiary medico-surgical neonatal unit at the Royal London Hospital. It comes with an active academic programme and opportunities to participate in high-quality audit and quality improvement projects. Clinical Fellows have the same opportunities to participate in the educational programmes, training and teaching undertaken by the Deanery approved specialist training doctors. The work schedule is a full shift system subject to regular compliance monitoring.

Eligibility for GMC registration with licence to practice is essential and prior experience in neonatal medicine is desirable. Applications are welcome from those who require GMC sponsorship vis the RCPCH MTI scheme.

Further information can be obtained from Dr Lucy Fullerton, Consultant Neonatologist, email:

Please be advised that the vacancy advertisement may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received therefore, we recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment

Training in the use of specialised intensive care unit and transfer equipment - ventilation including all forms of invasive and

non-invasive respiratory support, therapeutic cooling and inhaled nitric oxide

Consultant-led ward rounds

Registrar-led ward rounds dependent on experience

Practical supervision

Topic teaching three times per week

Dedicated X-ray meeting

Training in Cranial ultrasound, Echocardiography and Cerebral Function Monitoring

General neonatal and specialist clinics (Neurodevelopmental, Respiratory, Cardiology, Genetics)

• MBBS or equivalent
• MRCPCH or equivalent

• Good basic medical knowledge
• Achievement of foundation competencies
• Participation in audit
• Previous paediatric and neonatal experience
• Presentation of an audit project

• Ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team

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.