Consultant Paediatrician - Interest in Neonates

An well-established NHS Trust in the South West is seeking a Consultant General Paediatrician with a special interest in Neonatology. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced paediatrician to join a highly supportive team, providing both neonatal and general paediatric care in a progressive environment. 

Role and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will take a leading role in providing neonatal care through a 1:7 rota. This includes on-call responsibility for a level 2 Local Neonatal Unit, covering neonatal intensive care, high dependency, special care, postnatal wards  and deliveries. There is an expectation to assist the general paediatric team with infants under 10kg requiring high dependency or intensive care support.

The role includes general paediatric outpatient clinics, safeguarding clinics and potential for a specialist interest clinic, aligned with departmental needs. Clinics are held mainly onsite, with some outreach in community settings/GP surgeries. The post also involves contributing to an 'advice and triage' service for primary care referrals.

Consultants will participate in clinical governance, teaching, audit and research, as well as supporting junior staff and contributing to the wider development of services within the department. There are opportunities to develop leadership roles and educational responsibilities.

The Hospital

The hospital is part of a larger, integrated NHS Trust, serving a significant population in the South West. Although the role is cross-site, it is primarily based at the main hospital campus, where all neonatal and most outpatient paediatric services are delivered.

The Local Neonatal Unit includes provides care for preterm infants from 27 weeks. The service is supported by a regional neonatal transport network and maintains strong links with nearby tertiary centres. The team includes neonatal consultants, advanced nurse practitioners, middle grade doctors and a well-established nursing team. A 24/7 ANNP rota is being developed to further enhance care.

General paediatric care is delivered on separate acute wards and a paediatric assessment unit. Specialist outpatient services are well established, with visiting consultants from tertiary centres supporting regional care. Safeguarding is a key part of the service, and there is a dedicated clinic and rota for safeguarding assessments.

The Trust is actively involved in medical education and research, hosting medical students from multiple universities and supporting ongoing clinical trials. The department is known for its excellent teaching environment and commitment to continuous improvement.

The Location

Situated in a vibrant town within the South West of England, this hospital is surrounded by areas of outstanding natural beauty. The region offers an excellent quality of life, combining rural charm with convenient access to city amenities. There are excellent transport links, with direct rail services to London taking under two hours and the  motorway nearby.

The area is ideal for families and professionals seeking a balance of professional opportunity and outdoor lifestyle. It boasts plenty of high-performing schools and  affordable housing, making it a popular destination for medical professionals relocating with their families. 

The Requirements

Essential Criteria:

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise and inclusion on the Specialist Register in Paediatrics (or within six months of achieving CCT at the time of interview)
• MRCPCH or equivalent qualification
• Experience and expertise in both general paediatrics and neonatology, including 12 months in a tertiary neonatal unit
• APLS and NLS certification
• Experience in safeguarding assessments and general paediatric outpatient care
• Proven ability to work independently, supervise junior staff, and contribute to service development
• Commitment to audit, governance, and medical education

Desirable Criteria:

• Neonatal SPIN qualification or equivalent
• Experience in a sub-specialty complementary to the current team
• NLS Instructor status
• Teaching qualification or experience in postgraduate education
• Research or publications in relevant fields

How BDI Resourcing can support

When choosing to apply for your next role with BDI Resourcing, you’ll have the full support of an expert recruitment team who will assist, as standard, with:

• CV Preparation using our recognised bespoke guidance
• Application support with expert knowledge of specialisms, NHS and local support
• Video based Interview Preparation using specific example questions according to job role
• Contract and offer negotiations for salary, relocation packages, tenure and more

Once you have accepted your new role, you’ll then be met by one of our dedicated relocation executives who will guide you through all the way to starting to your new role including:

• Document gathering and checking 
• COS and Visa Application support if applicable
• Short- and long-term accommodation sourcing
• Travel Arrangements
• Family support for finding schools and any other aspects of pastoral care

How to Apply 

To apply for this role, simply send your CV through to apply@bdiresourcing.com and one of our specialist team members can pick it up. If you have any questions or would like to know more, please email your queries through to the same address and one of our team will be in touch.