Job summary
These are 12-month fixed term contract appointments for Clinical Fellows in Tertiary Neonatal medicine, suitable for doctors with some paediatric experience at tier 1 level. Planned start date March 2025.
The successful applicant will have duties on the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and transitional care at Derriford Hospital. The service undertakes approximately 3500 Intensive Care and High Dependency Care days and in around 4500 Special / Transitional Care days per year. The service benefits from a team of 8 Consultant Neonatologists, 1 Nurse Consultant, 9 ANNPs, 6 ENNPs as well as a two-tier team of resident medical staff whose cover duties are exclusively to the neonatal service. The unit supports the nursing team to train as Qualified in Speciality (QIS) adhering to BAPM staffing guidance.
The SONAR South team is based within Derriford Hospital, Plymouth. The NICU at Derriford is within the same building and is a tertiary level neonatal intensive care unit. The transport team is able to deliver cooling, nitric oxide and HFOV during transfer.
Main duties of the job
Clinical:
Management and delivery of care to local and regional neonates on delivery suite, the neonatal unit and transitional care in a tier 1 capacity.
This is a resident post as part of a 1 in 8 rota (including nights and weekends)
Governance:
Participating in clinical audit of service provision in keeping with key performances indices for neonatal services
Development and implementation of clinical guidelines and protocols.
Involvement in relevant quality improvement programmes
About us
We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Communication:
The post-holder will be an excellent communicator, compassionate, and will need to convey sensitive and sometimes distressing news to parents. The post-holder will form strong relationships with other members of the team and will be a supportive and reliable presence to other members of staff (medical, nursing and midwifery) on the team.
Patient Care:
It is anticipated that the successful candidate will have prior paediatric experience and some neonatal experience (but not necessarily tertiary NICU). The successful candidate will be expected to attend deliveries and be a competent NLS provider. They will be supported by an experienced colleague initially. They will be expected to undertake NIPE examinations and complete basic neonatal procedures (cannulation, phlebotomy, airway manoeuvres). During the post they will be supported to gain further experience in specialist neonatal procedures (longlines, intubation). The post holder will be expected to work as part of the MDT caring for patients on NICU, TCW and the post-natal ward.
Service Development and Research:
The department has an active research programme and participation is encouraged. It may be possible to be involved in part of a large study or to undertake a small research project. The fellow receives the same study leave allowance and funding as other Tier 12 doctors within the department.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Communication:
The post-holder will be an excellent communicator, compassionate, and will need to convey sensitive and sometimes distressing news to parents. The post-holder will form strong relationships with other members of the team and will be a supportive and reliable presence to other members of staff (medical, nursing and midwifery) on the team.
Patient Care:
It is anticipated that the successful candidate will have prior paediatric experience and some neonatal experience (but not necessarily tertiary NICU). The successful candidate will be expected to attend deliveries and be a competent NLS provider. They will be supported by an experienced colleague initially. They will be expected to undertake NIPE examinations and complete basic neonatal procedures (cannulation, phlebotomy, airway manoeuvres). During the post they will be supported to gain further experience in specialist neonatal procedures (longlines, intubation). The post holder will be expected to work as part of the MDT caring for patients on NICU, TCW and the post-natal ward.
Service Development and Research:
The department has an active research programme and participation is encouraged. It may be possible to be involved in part of a large study or to undertake a small research project. The fellow receives the same study leave allowance and funding as other Tier 12 doctors within the department.
Person Specification
Academic Qualification & Certification
Essential
- GMC registration or eligibility for registration
Desirable
- MRCPCH Part I (or equivalent)
- MRCPCH Part II (or equivalent)
- Additional MSc or BSc
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 12 months General Professional Training (or equivalent)
- At least 6 months paediatric training, including some neonatology.
- Successful completion of NLS (or equivalent)
Desirable
- More than 12 months of general paediatric experience.
- Experience of tertiary neonatology
- Child protection training
Teaching
Essential
- Evidence of teaching medical undergraduates and other health care professional staff
Desirable
- Teaching the teacher or similar educational course
Management
Desirable
- Evidence of understanding of basic NHS management structures
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Knowledge and experience of clinical audit, including one or more completed projects
Desirable
- Understanding of the principles and importance of clinical governance
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
- Ability to work within a multi-professional team
Desirable
- Good leadership qualities
- English exam success IELTS or OET
Other
Essential
- Proficiency in core IT skills (MS Word / Excel / PowerPoint or equivalent)
- Ability to be resident on duty as required
Desirable
- Evidence of previous use of EPR software
- Evidence of previous use of BadgerNet / S4N software
Person Specification
Academic Qualification & Certification
Essential
- GMC registration or eligibility for registration
Desirable
- MRCPCH Part I (or equivalent)
- MRCPCH Part II (or equivalent)
- Additional MSc or BSc
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 12 months General Professional Training (or equivalent)
- At least 6 months paediatric training, including some neonatology.
- Successful completion of NLS (or equivalent)
Desirable
- More than 12 months of general paediatric experience.
- Experience of tertiary neonatology
- Child protection training
Teaching
Essential
- Evidence of teaching medical undergraduates and other health care professional staff
Desirable
- Teaching the teacher or similar educational course
Management
Desirable
- Evidence of understanding of basic NHS management structures
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Knowledge and experience of clinical audit, including one or more completed projects
Desirable
- Understanding of the principles and importance of clinical governance
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
- Ability to work within a multi-professional team
Desirable
- Good leadership qualities
- English exam success IELTS or OET
Other
Essential
- Proficiency in core IT skills (MS Word / Excel / PowerPoint or equivalent)
- Ability to be resident on duty as required
Desirable
- Evidence of previous use of EPR software
- Evidence of previous use of BadgerNet / S4N software
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).
