This post is suitable for candidates with previous Paediatric and neonatal experience in level 2 and 3 neonatal unit interested in gaining advancing their paediatric training and in gaining further Neonatal and Paediatrics experience. UK NHS experience is essential.

Requirements

• Registerable medical qualification
• Full registration with GMC with License to Practice.
• Higher qualifications MRCPCH (Desirable)
• Able to demonstrate leadership capability within multi-disciplinary teams
• Management course and / or qualification (Desirable)
• Wide experience in all aspects of neonatal and Paediatric care, culminating in award of CCT or equivalent
• Evidence of ST3/4 competencies
• Worked in Level 2/3 neonatal unit in NHS (Desirable)
• NLS provider (Desirable)
• Experience in day-to-day organisation of neonatal and Paediatric services in a busy Teaching Hospital
• Familiar with current structure of Health Service and conversant with recent initiatives and changes (Desirable)
• Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit and quality improvement.
• Must be able to demonstrate ability to lead change
• Experience of undergraduate and post-graduate teaching and exam preparation
• Experience of conducting or supporting clinical research
• Teaching skills course / qualification. (Desirable)
• Publication of relevant review articles or case reports (Desirable)
• Disclosure and Barring Service Check: 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.
• Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
• From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.
• UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Responsibilities

• The post holder will be responsible for the day-to-day management of patients under the supervision of a consultant neonatologist.
• Clinical responsibilities will include:
  • Neonatal Unit- ward rounds, discharge planning, acute admissions and neonatal work.
  • Responsibility for either neonatal unit, or postnatal ward and labour ward working with the other middle grade doctors.
  • Regular attendance and active participation in neonatal outpatient clinics.
  • Participation in overall supervision and education of junior doctors and medical students.
  • Taking an active part in the department's education programme.
  • Taking an active part in audit. An audit project is expected in this post.

Benefits

• Salary: £65,048 to £73,992 a year Per annum, plus London Zones £2,162

Application Process

• The closing date is 16 March 2026

About King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across Southeast London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The Trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level. We are at a pivotal point in our history, and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

Contact

• For questions about the job, contact: Neonatal Consultant, Sinny Lau
• Email: sinny.lau@nhs.net
• Phone: 02032997323