Job summary
These are 12-month posts to start in March 2024 to provide full time clinical care, although there may be some opportunity to incorporate some education/ simulation teaching responsibilities for several months as part of one of these roles depending on the candidate's experience. These are senior roles, ideally suited for anyone looking to gain additional clinical experience in tertiary neonatal medicine. These are not a recognised training posts but may be taken up as an OOPE and would also be suitable for paediatric CCT holders to gain additional experience in neonatology prior to taking up a general paediatric consultant post in a local neonatal unit.
The post will involve working on the tier 2 medical rota providing clinical care across the neonatal unit, the low dependency unit and postnatal wards at Liverpool Women's Hospital in addition to the neonatal surgical unit at Alder Hey Children's Hospital. In addition to these posts we have a 9 person ST4+ trainee rota, a 9 person ST 1-3 trainee rota and a 25 person ANNP rota split into two tiers with some ANNPs specialising in low dependency care. These rotas are worked alongside each other to maintain an appropriate skill mix on all shifts. The aim of these clinical fellow posts is to support the medical rota with senior experience across all areas of the Liverpool Neonatal Partnership including the neonatal surgical unit at Alder Hey. Previous neonatal surgical experience would be desirable for applicants to these posts
Main duties of the job
Clinical fellows would be expected to attend deliveries of complex/ preterm babies, provide management in intensive care/ high dependency care including for those requiring cardiovascular and respiratory support, perform common neonatal procedures and lead other staff members in the management of these patients. There is opportunity to attend specialty and follow up clinics and provide antenatal counselling within these posts. At times they would be expected to support the staff who provide care in the low dependency unit and on the postnatal ward as part of senior reviews of patients.
This rota is compliant with the new deal working time directives. The salary will be as per the Specialty registrar pay scale with annual leave and study leave requirements as per the trust policies.
About us
Liverpool Women's delivers the highest standards of care for women, babies and their families. It is an exciting environment to work in and a great place to develop your career.
We value the contribution of individual talent and are committed to having a workforce that is representative of the local community. We will consider requests for flexible working on hiring.
Our core value is to 'Be Kind' and we have an ambition to 'Be Brilliant' with the best people, giving the safest care, to provide outstanding experiences.
The Trust is constantly innovating and evolving it's services to provide the most cutting edge care possible. We have long-term aspirations for the future. https://www.liverpoolwomens.nhs.uk/about-us/our-future/planning-for-future-generations/
We are committed to creating a greener Liverpool Women's https://www.liverpoolwomens.nhs.uk/media/4095/our-green-plan.pdf
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached person specification and Job description for more information or contact jenny on the below details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached person specification and Job description for more information or contact jenny on the below details.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered (or eligible to be registered) with the GMC
- MBBS or equivalent
- MRCPCH or equivalent
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Completion of basic specialist training in paediatrics 6 months tier 2 (ST4-8 level) experience in neonatology
Desirable
- More than 6 months tier 2 (ST4-8) experience in neonatology Neonatal surgical experience
Research
Essential
- Understanding of research methodology
Teaching and Training
Essential
- Enthusiasm for and interest in training and education NLS/APLS/EPLS Instructor
- Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors
Desirable
- Previous experience/training in delivery of simulation training
- ARNI / other simulation provider course provider or instructor Formal training in teaching/assessing
Clinical Governance and Audit
Essential
- Understands the principles of clinical governance
- Experience in performing clinical audit
Desirable
- Experience of clinical risk management
- Experience of quality improvement implementation
Communication Skills
Essential
- Good oral communication skills
- Good written communication skills
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Good organisational and time management skills
- Willingness to develop leadership skills
- Good team working skills
Health and Fitness to Practice
Essential
- Fitness to undertake all aspects of the post as described
- Appropriate Hepatitis immunity status for the post
Other Requirements
Essential
- Eligibility to work in the UK
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered (or eligible to be registered) with the GMC
- MBBS or equivalent
- MRCPCH or equivalent
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Completion of basic specialist training in paediatrics 6 months tier 2 (ST4-8 level) experience in neonatology
Desirable
- More than 6 months tier 2 (ST4-8) experience in neonatology Neonatal surgical experience
Research
Essential
- Understanding of research methodology
Teaching and Training
Essential
- Enthusiasm for and interest in training and education NLS/APLS/EPLS Instructor
- Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors
Desirable
- Previous experience/training in delivery of simulation training
- ARNI / other simulation provider course provider or instructor Formal training in teaching/assessing
Clinical Governance and Audit
Essential
- Understands the principles of clinical governance
- Experience in performing clinical audit
Desirable
- Experience of clinical risk management
- Experience of quality improvement implementation
Communication Skills
Essential
- Good oral communication skills
- Good written communication skills
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Good organisational and time management skills
- Willingness to develop leadership skills
- Good team working skills
Health and Fitness to Practice
Essential
- Fitness to undertake all aspects of the post as described
- Appropriate Hepatitis immunity status for the post
Other Requirements
Essential
- Eligibility to work in the UK
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).
