Job summary
The successful candidate will join a medical team of 7 Neonatal Consultants,
8 Neonatal Registrars / Senior Clinical Fellows (incl. of this post), 12 Neonatal Senior House Officers
/ Junior Clinical fellows, and an extensive and friendly neonatal nursing and administration team.
Our Units (intensive/high dependency care, special care 1&2)
provide clinical service and cover to our local Labour Ward and Postnatal Wards (approx. 7200 deliveries annually).Clinical and professional support will be provided for the competent adaptation of the role
and the further personal development of the middle grade doctor.
Further information would be available before, during, or after the interview by Dr George Vasileiadis ext. 3283. (secretaries' ext. 4888, 4714)"
Main duties of the job
Senior Clinical Fellow in Neonates
The post holder will participate in a 1:8 registrar rota in Neonatology for 12 months initially, with an option to extend for further duration. Duties will be in the Neonatal Units (Intensive and High Dependency Unit, Special Care 1 Unit, Special Care 2 Unit), Labour Ward, Postnatal Wards, and Birth Centre. The new rota will involve daytime and night duties, compliant with the Deanery Directives. Full induction to operations, duties, responsibilities, and expectations will be provided.
About us
We're an organisation that is getting better and better and our improvements are driven by a determination to deliver care we're proud of and our patients are happy with. We're no longer in special measures; we've opened two new theatres at our Elective Surgical Hub in King George Hospital (KGH); and Matthew Trainer, our Chief Executive, was named the top CEO by the Health Service Journal in 2024.We operate from two main sites - KGH in Goodmayes and Queen's Hospital in Romford. We have two busy emergency departments with more than 330,000 people visiting them last year. We're campaigning to secure the £35m we need to transform the A&E at Queen's and get rid of corridor care.Our patients are benefitting from our Women's Health Hub in Ilford; an Ageing Well Centre in Hornchurch; and Community Diagnostic Centres (CDC) at Barking Community Hospital and at St George's Health and Wellbeing Hub in Hornchurch.These CDCs are open 12 hours a day, 7 days a week and are providing an extra 94,000 scans a year.The majority of our 8,000 staff - who come from 146 different countries - live in the three diverse London boroughs we serve and are from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups. Many can work flexibly and more than 400 of them are on our Ofsted accredited apprenticeship programmes. We're proud to be a London Living Wage employer.We're looking forward to introducing an electronic patient record that will be transformative for our staff and beneficial for our patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Together with the other medical colleagues to provide a service for Childrens Directorate. This includes all aspects of treatment and relevant management duties for the proper functioning of the Clinical Group.
Shared responsibility with the other colleagues for providing 24 hours, 7 days a week cover for the Neonatal Unit on a rota basis. Responsible also for covering colleagues periods of annual leave and short-term sickness
Participation in Multi-disciplinary Meetings.
Contribution to audit and clinical governance programmes.
Responsible for outpatient clinic commitments in peripheral hospitals as agreed with the Care Group management team.
Contribute to the audit programmes, Morbidity and Mortality, clinical governance programs and learning from Deaths.
Conduct all activities within the contracted level of service and operating plan for service(s).
Work in conjunction with clinical and other professional colleagues to ensure that the productivity of staff within the specialty is maintained and their job satisfaction is enhanced. This may include involvement in the appraisal process for peers and/or junior colleagues.
Be aware of, and comply with, all Trust infection prevention and control policies, to include hand hygiene, personal hygiene, environmental and food hygiene.
Prepare for and undertake the protective interventions that you are responsible for in a manner that is consistent with evidence-based practice and maintaining patient safety.
Once you understand the requirements outlined in the advert, please ensure your application accurately reflects where you match them. For further information regarding the role please read the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Together with the other medical colleagues to provide a service for Childrens Directorate. This includes all aspects of treatment and relevant management duties for the proper functioning of the Clinical Group.
Shared responsibility with the other colleagues for providing 24 hours, 7 days a week cover for the Neonatal Unit on a rota basis. Responsible also for covering colleagues periods of annual leave and short-term sickness
Participation in Multi-disciplinary Meetings.
Contribution to audit and clinical governance programmes.
Responsible for outpatient clinic commitments in peripheral hospitals as agreed with the Care Group management team.
Contribute to the audit programmes, Morbidity and Mortality, clinical governance programs and learning from Deaths.
Conduct all activities within the contracted level of service and operating plan for service(s).
Work in conjunction with clinical and other professional colleagues to ensure that the productivity of staff within the specialty is maintained and their job satisfaction is enhanced. This may include involvement in the appraisal process for peers and/or junior colleagues.
Be aware of, and comply with, all Trust infection prevention and control policies, to include hand hygiene, personal hygiene, environmental and food hygiene.
Prepare for and undertake the protective interventions that you are responsible for in a manner that is consistent with evidence-based practice and maintaining patient safety.
Once you understand the requirements outlined in the advert, please ensure your application accurately reflects where you match them. For further information regarding the role please read the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Shortlisting
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- Previous experience in Neonatal Medicine
- Evidence of working as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Previous experience of UK health system
- Newborn Life Support (NLS) training or equivalent
- Shows knowledge of evidence informed practice
Person Specification
Shortlisting
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- Previous experience in Neonatal Medicine
- Evidence of working as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Previous experience of UK health system
- Newborn Life Support (NLS) training or equivalent
- Shows knowledge of evidence informed 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).
