The post holder will join six consultant neonatologists as the rota moves to 1 in 7. The neonatal unit at Royal Bournemouth Hospital (UHD) is part of the TV & Wessex Neonatal ODN and is designated as a Local Neonatal Unit (LNU) and caters to a population of approximately 775,000 people across Dorset and provides neonatal service to about 4,000 deliveries per year. There will be a planned contract of 10 programmed activities. This hospital currently has a 2-tier rota with ANNPs and clinical fellows in tier 1 and consultants in tier 2. Applicants with a special interest in cardiology, POCUS and family integrated care/safeguarding are especially welcomed. To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert. Staff recruited are expected to be available to work flexibly across all our Trust locations to meet service demands. Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues. As part of our commitment to delivering high-quality care across seven days, this post may involve participation in an out-of-hours rota, including evenings, weekends, and/or bank holidays, in accordance with service needs. Any work undertaken outside standard hours/PA’s will attract remuneration in line with the respective NHS Medical and Dental Terms and Conditions of Service. We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. ResponsibilitiesProvide one neonatal service week in 7. Provide 2-3 neonatal clinics per month, and departmental meetings. Participate in the neonatal on-call rota: currently 1 in 6 moving to 1 in 7. Provide SpR, medical student and ANNP training and teaching including NLS courses. Support maternity and neonatal assurance meetings (incl. LMNS). Support NCEPOD and HSIB investigations.This advert closes on Friday 20 Mar 2026. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Locum Consultant Neonatologist | University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust