Trust Doctor; eqv to STin Neonatal Medicine

Job Summary

Applications are invited for a Trust Doctor (equivalent 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 practise is essential and prior experience in neonatal medicine is desirable. Applications are welcome from those who require GMC sponsorship via 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; we recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

The obstetric service undertakes >5000 deliveries per annum. Most births are to families resident in Tower Hamlets, an area with a high level of socio‑economic deprivation and a rising birth rate. There is a high incidence of consanguinity with resultant congenital anomalies, and gestational diabetes is a cause of significant neonatal morbidity. The Trust has a large adult renal unit that attracts tertiary antenatal referrals, and with the provision of neonatal surgery, there is an increasing number of referrals with congenital surgical anomalies.

The obstetric unit is well supported by six consultant obstetric anaesthetists and is achieving 98 hours of resident consultant cover per week. A weekly joint perinatal and monthly mortality meeting assists effective inter‑departmental communication and is of great educational value. The neonatal unit runs at high occupancy levels, and there is a high level of direct consultant‑delivered care and supervision.

• 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).

• Education and qualifications: MBBS or equivalent; NLS or equivalent qualification.
• Experience and knowledge:
  Good basic medical knowledge; achievement of foundation competencies; participation in audit.
• Personal qualities:
  Good communication skills; ability to work effectively as part of a multi‑disciplinary team; good IT skills.

• Education and qualifications: MRCPCH or equivalent.
• Experience and knowledge:
  Previous paediatric and neonatal experience; presentation of an audit project.

• Date posted: 26 January 2026
• Pay scheme:
  Hospital medical and dental staff
• Grade:
  Doctor – other
• Salary: £52,656 to £65,048 a year per annum
• Contract:
  
  Fixed term
• Duration: 6 months
• Working pattern:
  Full-time
• Reference number: 259-MED
  7664381
  
  RLH-HEE-A
• Job locations:
  The Royal London Hospital, London, E1 1FR

• Disclosure and Barring Service Check:
  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a submission to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
• Certificate of Sponsorship:
  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome. 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 name:
  Barts Health NHS Trust
• Address:
  The…