Consultant Paediatrician with special interest in Neonatology in Croydon inCroydon PUBLISHED WED 11 JUN 2025 Jump to job information section

We are seeking a consultant colleague with expertise in neonatology that could augment the currentprovision of services within the department. The successful applicant should have extensive experienceof neonatology evidenced by a certificate of neonatal subspecialty training, SPIN module in neonatologyor evidence of equivalent experience.

The successful candidate is expected to provide a strong visible presence across the organisation, be arole model of good leadership and effective communication at individual, team, directorate andorganisation level. He/ she is expected to help shape the development of the department and to sharethe long term vision for a safe and sustainable service, in line with the current developments.

> Where specified, the Consultant is expected to provide continuity of care for all the patients comingthrough the neonatal service over their attending weeks. They provide support and are available forall neonatal emergencies during the specified time period.

> The post holder is expected to take on and lead in a special interest to augment those alreadyprovided within the Department.

> They are required to cover General Paediatrics and Paediatric Emergency Department when on callin the evening and over weekends, and should cover be required during normal working hours.

>The Consultant would do at least two outpatient clinics per week during non-attending weeks to include neonatal follow-up clinics and general paediatric clinics as outlined below.

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The post will be based at Croydon University Hospital. The proposed Job Plan is attached. There will bean average of 8 Programmed Activities of Direct Clinical Care, with the remainder being allocated forSupporting Professional and/or other Activities.

Please note that job plans are subject to review by your clinical head of service and clinical director onan annual basis, or sooner should changes be requested/required.As a senior employee of the Trust you will work in close co-operation with, and support other clinical,medical professional and managerial colleagues in providing high quality healthcare to the Trustspatients. Integral to these responsibilities is the following: The provision of a first class clinical service Effective leadership to all staff engaged in the specialty Sustaining and developing teaching and research in conjunction with Croydon Health Services Undertaking all work in accordance with the Trusts procedures and operating policies Conducting clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within theparameters of the Trusts service plans Maintaining the confidence of business plans and development strategies formulated for thespecialty, the Care Group or the Trust