Job summary
This is a full time post (40 hours per week) available at clinical fellow level for a period of 12 months commencing August 2023. The contract may have an opportunity to be extended for a further 12 months if mutually agreed.
The local neonatal unit at UHD has 4 intensive care cots, 6 high dependency cots and 10 special care cots. The Neonatal medical workforce consists of 6 consultant neonatologists, 1 senior clinical fellow and advanced neonatal nurse practitioners.
The neonatal service operates a two tier rota during day time hours until 9pm. The successful applicant will be working on the junior tier supervised by the consultant which consists of clinical fellows and ANNPs. There is additional cover for the service provided by Wessex trainees in paediatrics at grades ST4-8 who provide overnight and weekend cover for neonatal emergencies.
There will be an opportunity for the successful applicant to develop skills and take forward projects in the areas of neurodevelopment, neonatal cardiology, teaching, service development and research.
The department is well respected and has a high standard of care with four Goods and one Outstanding in its last CQC inspection. It is a friendly and supportive department working within the excellent Wessex region paediatric area.
The hospital is situated in one of the most beautiful parts of the country, with easy access to the countryside and to coastal areas. There is an excellent rail and road network to other major cities.
Main duties of the job
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
About us
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.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical Degree Registration with the GMC
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- At least 3 years in General Paediatrics/Neonatology; minimum of 12 months neonatal experience, of which 6 months is in tertiary neonatology
Desirable
- 1 year tertiary neonatal experience, of which at least 6 months at middle grade level.
Technical Skills Competencies
Essential
- Basic neonatal skills
- Some experience of advanced neonatal skills like intubation, insertion of umbilical lines
Desirable
- Proficient in intubation, umbilical line insertion, PICC insertion
Knowledge
Essential
- Good understanding of paediatric/neonatal practice
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical Degree Registration with the GMC
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- At least 3 years in General Paediatrics/Neonatology; minimum of 12 months neonatal experience, of which 6 months is in tertiary neonatology
Desirable
- 1 year tertiary neonatal experience, of which at least 6 months at middle grade level.
Technical Skills Competencies
Essential
- Basic neonatal skills
- Some experience of advanced neonatal skills like intubation, insertion of umbilical lines
Desirable
- Proficient in intubation, umbilical line insertion, PICC insertion
Knowledge
Essential
- Good understanding of paediatric/neonatal practice
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.
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
