An exciting opportunity has arisen for 2 posts based at the tertiary-level NICU, in the Oxford Road campus of Newborn Services, St Mary’s Hospital. St. Mary’s is the tertiary referral centre for high-risk Obstetric and Neonatal care with over 10,000 deliveries per year, taking referrals from all across the NW. Our busy NICU has 69 cots and receives over 1,000 admissions annually, with a mix of complex surgical, preterm and specialist medical babies needing multi‑disciplinary input.
This post is particularly suitable for trainees, fellows and post‑CCT candidates keen to pursue a career in tertiary Neonatal Medicine or those with a special interest in Neonatology. The post provides unmatched experience and skills necessary for consolidating confidence and supporting evidence for CESR applications (for overseas candidates). As we are co‑located with Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital, there may be opportunity to focus on and enhance experience in desired subspecialty domains.
The post promises excellent training in Neonatology with first‑class facilities, IT, research experience, opportunities to develop skills in management and governance, a friendly atmosphere and close working arrangements with highly trained neonatal nurses, allied health professionals and many other specialists.
Responsibilities
Provide a clinical service in Neonatal Medicine and Surgery; cover labour ward and the postnatal wards; work closely with the Consultants, other middle‑grade and junior‑grade doctors, nurse practitioners and nursing staff; actively participate in the NICU Education programme and support doctors and nurse practitioners in training.
Key Duties and Responsibilities in the Newborn Intensive Care Unit
- Training and experience in the resuscitation and management of sick, extremely preterm, specialist medical and surgical infants on the Newborn Intensive Care Unit, working within the multidisciplinary team
- Management of infants requiring intensive care, high dependency and special care
- Experience of Neonatal outpatient follow up
- Attendance at deliveries and in Postnatal Wards as necessary
- Involvement in MDT antenatal counselling and planning meetings
- Involvement in training and education for the blended team of junior doctors, nurse practitioners, physician associates and nursing staff
- Participation in risk management processes, involvement in guideline production, research and audit
Qualifications
Applicants must have a minimum of six months’ previous experience in tertiary neonatal care in the UK or Ireland.
Full MRCPCH or an equivalent level of training is highly desirable.
This advert closes on Wednesday 29 April 2026.
Equality and Diversity
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.
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