Job summary
We are seeking to recruit Junior Clinical Fellow in Neonatology to work at King's College Hospital tertiary level neonatal intensive care unit based at Denmark Hill site. The post offers the opportunity to advance the successful candidate's neonatal training and administrative skills in a teaching hospital environment.
Main duties of the job
1. KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Together with other colleagues to provide a service for patients. This includes all aspects of treatment and relevant management duties for the proper functioning of the Care Group.
Shared responsibility with other colleagues for providing 24 hours, 7 days a week cover for the Unit on a rota basis. Responsible also for covering colleagues' periods of annual leave and short-term sickness.
Participation in Multi-disciplinary Meetings.
Responsible for outpatient clinic commitments in peripheral hospitals as agreed with the Care Group management team.
Contribute to the Care Group research interests in accordance with the Trust's R&D framework.
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 speciality is maintained and their job satisfaction is enhanced. This may include involvement in the appraisal process for peers and/or junior colleagues.
About us
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1.8 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The objectives of this post in neonatology include the development of:
a) Understanding of the monitoring and management of respiratory support in neonates.
b) Competence in the practical procedures required in critical ill neonates
c) Competence in the management of fluid and nutritional support for critically ill neonates.
d) Experience in dealing with the relatives of neonates with chronic illness.
e) Competence in the resuscitation of term and preterm infants.
f) Competence in the assessment of the normal newborn infant and of common minor problems.
g) Provision of appropriate support for junior members of the medical team
h) Leadership skills
Job description
Job responsibilities
The objectives of this post in neonatology include the development of:
a) Understanding of the monitoring and management of respiratory support in neonates.
b) Competence in the practical procedures required in critical ill neonates
c) Competence in the management of fluid and nutritional support for critically ill neonates.
d) Experience in dealing with the relatives of neonates with chronic illness.
e) Competence in the resuscitation of term and preterm infants.
f) Competence in the assessment of the normal newborn infant and of common minor problems.
g) Provision of appropriate support for junior members of the medical team
h) Leadership skills
Person Specification
Qualifications and Registration
Essential
- Full registration with GMC/GDC with License to Practice.
- Registerable medical qualification.
Desirable
- Other higher degree or diploma (e.g., MD).
oAdministration
Essential
- Experience in day to day organisation of neonatal services in a busy Teaching Hospital
Desirable
- Familiar with current structure of Health Service and conversant with recent initiatives and changes.
oManagement and Leadership
Essential
- Able to demonstrate leadership capability within multi-disciplinary teams.
oAudit & quality improvement
Essential
- Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit and quality improvement.
oResearch
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate ability to lead change
Desirable
- Experience of conducting or supporting clinical research.
oTeaching
Essential
- Experience of undergraduate and post-graduate teaching and exam preparation.
Desirable
- Teaching skills course / qualification.
oPersonal Skills
Essential
- Effective communicator, able to work in a close-knit team and co-operate with all medical and paramedical staff.
- Flexible and resilient.
Desirable
- Familiarity with information technology and general computer skills.
oPersonal attributes
Essential
- Professional attitude towards work, reliability, good record of attendance and tidy personal appearance.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Registration
Essential
- Full registration with GMC/GDC with License to Practice.
- Registerable medical qualification.
Desirable
- Other higher degree or diploma (e.g., MD).
oAdministration
Essential
- Experience in day to day organisation of neonatal services in a busy Teaching Hospital
Desirable
- Familiar with current structure of Health Service and conversant with recent initiatives and changes.
oManagement and Leadership
Essential
- Able to demonstrate leadership capability within multi-disciplinary teams.
oAudit & quality improvement
Essential
- Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit and quality improvement.
oResearch
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate ability to lead change
Desirable
- Experience of conducting or supporting clinical research.
oTeaching
Essential
- Experience of undergraduate and post-graduate teaching and exam preparation.
Desirable
- Teaching skills course / qualification.
oPersonal Skills
Essential
- Effective communicator, able to work in a close-knit team and co-operate with all medical and paramedical staff.
- Flexible and resilient.
Desirable
- Familiarity with information technology and general computer skills.
oPersonal attributes
Essential
- Professional attitude towards work, reliability, good record of attendance and tidy personal appearance.
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).
