Specialty Doctor in Neonates

Job summary We are delighted to be able to offer an opportunity for a highly motivated, ambitious individual to join our well-integrated neonatal team. These two permanent posts are ideally suited for doctors with extensive experience in tertiary neonatal medicine and neonatal transport, who aim to contribute to neonatal services as a long-term career aim. As a key member of our team, you will be involved in the clinical care of a wide variety of infants within a premier tertiary surgical neonatal unit covering the North East of England. Our busy, high-profile unit manages approximately 6,000 deliveries per annum and provides around 3,000 intensive care days, while proudly housing the regional fetal and maternal medicine service and serving as the regional neonatal surgical unit.Working Pattern & Out-of-Hours (OOH) ExpectationsThe successful applicant will participate in a fully compliant, prospective, senior middle-grade (Tier 2) rota. This role carries heavy out-of-hours responsibilities to maintain the BAPM standard and 24/7 safety of our tertiary and transport networks:o Resident Night Shifts & Weekends: You will be expected to undertake regular resident night shifts and comprehensive weekend working as part of the master departmental rota.o Transport On-Calls: Dedicated on-call slots will be assigned for the Northern Neonatal Transport Service (NNeTS), providing regional tertiary retrieval cover for the North East. Main duties of the job Specialty Doctor workforce We recognize that the Specialty Doctor role is a distinct, highly valued, and respected career choice. Unlike traditional rotational training posts, this permanent SAS position offers you a stable, geographically fixed career milestone without sacrificing professional growth. Here is what we offer to specifically support our Specialty Doctor workforce: o Protected Career Development & SPA Time: Your job plan will include dedicated Supporting Professional Activity (SPA) time. You will be actively encouraged to lead clinical audits, quality improvement projects (QIPs), and neonatal simulation training. o True Work-Life Stability: Say goodbye to six-month rotations and long commutes. This permanent post offers geographic stability, allowing you to settle into the local community, build deep professional relationships, and enjoy a predictable, sustainable rota. o Modernised Contract Benefits: Benefit from the fully refreshed SAS contract terms, including competitive, progressive pay scales, generous annual leave, protected study leave budgets, and a firm commitment to your physical and mental well-being. About us For an informal discussion and further information regarding the opportunity and Directorate, please contact: Claire Granger on 01912139770, or via email at claire.granger@nhs.net Details Date posted 25 September 2026 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Specialty Doctor Salary £63,696 to £102,689 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 317-SD-26-238 Job locations Royal Victoria Infirmary Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4LP United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities As a key member of our team, you will be involved in the clinical care of a wide variety of infants within a premier tertiary surgical neonatal unit covering the North East of England. Our busy, high-profile unit manages approximately 6,000 deliveries per annum and provides around 3,000 intensive care days, while proudly housing the regional fetal and maternal medicine services and serving as the regional neonatal surgical unit. Job description Job responsibilities As a key member of our team, you will be involved in the clinical care of a wide variety of infants within a premier tertiary surgical neonatal unit covering the North East of England. Our busy, high-profile unit manages approximately 6,000 deliveries per annum and provides around 3,000 intensive care days, while proudly housing the regional fetal and maternal medicine services and serving as the regional neonatal surgical unit.