Job summary
UHP NICU seek to recruit a fixed term Locum Consultant Neonatologist, whilst recruitment is undertaken for a substantive post.
The core duties of the post holder will be to participate in the provision of cover to the inpatient neonatal service in a consultant based 'week on service' model, to support the SoNAR transport service, to provide outpatient follow-up for graduates from the unit and other babies requiring review and to participate in an out of hours cover rota which is separate from that for general paediatrics.
If the successful candidate wishes to work flexibly and this is agreed, the job plan will contain aminimum of 1.5 generic SPAs as long as the total PA allocation remains equal to or above 5 PAs. Additional SPA time can be added depending on availability, the interests of the candidate and needsof the department or Trust.
Main duties of the job
The NICU Service Consultant is responsible for the day-to-day running of the neonatal unit, including morning and afternoon handover ward rounds and supervision of junior medical staff.
The Transitional Care Consultant is responsible for the day-to-day running of the transitional care ward, including morning ward rounds and supervision of junior medical staff.
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
See attached job description which outlines the substantive Consultant Neonatologist vacancy that the department are currently recruiting for. The locum post is suggested for a 12 month period, consideration would be given for any other duration and the team would encourage application with additional questions of any information to be clarified.
If the successful candidate wishes to work flexibly and this is agreed, the job plan will contain aminimum of 1.5 generic SPAs as long as the total PA allocation remains equal to or above 5 PAs. Additional SPA time can be added depending on availability, the interests of the candidate and needsof the department or Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
See attached job description which outlines the substantive Consultant Neonatologist vacancy that the department are currently recruiting for. The locum post is suggested for a 12 month period, consideration would be given for any other duration and the team would encourage application with additional questions of any information to be clarified.
If the successful candidate wishes to work flexibly and this is agreed, the job plan will contain aminimum of 1.5 generic SPAs as long as the total PA allocation remains equal to or above 5 PAs. Additional SPA time can be added depending on availability, the interests of the candidate and needsof the department or Trust.
Person Specification
Certification
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- CCST/CCT in Paediatrics
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate recent experience and practice in neonatal medicine as a sub-specialist
Experience
Essential
- Wide Neonatal experience including Neonatal Transport
- NLS Provider Course (or APLS or equivalent)
Desirable
- Skills in diagnostic and functional neonatal echocardiography
- APLS, NLS, ARNI or EPLS instructor
Teaching Experience
Essential
- Evidence of teaching medical undergraduates, junior doctors and other health care professional staff
Desirable
- Formal training in education
Person Specification
Certification
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- CCST/CCT in Paediatrics
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate recent experience and practice in neonatal medicine as a sub-specialist
Experience
Essential
- Wide Neonatal experience including Neonatal Transport
- NLS Provider Course (or APLS or equivalent)
Desirable
- Skills in diagnostic and functional neonatal echocardiography
- APLS, NLS, ARNI or EPLS instructor
Teaching Experience
Essential
- Evidence of teaching medical undergraduates, junior doctors and other health care professional staff
Desirable
- Formal training in education
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).
