Job summary
These are 12-month fixed term contract appointments for Clinical Fellows in Tertiary Neonatal medicine, suitable for doctors with paediatric training and advanced neonatal skills to work at tier 2 (Registrar) level. Planned start date September 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 9 Consultant Neonatologists, 2 Specialty Doctors, 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.
Main duties of the job
Communication
The post-holder will be an excellent communicator 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 on the team.
Patient Care
It is anticipated that the successful candidate will have prior paediatric and neonatal experience and have been working on the tier 2 rota in the UK (ST4+ equivalent). The successful candidate will be expected to attend deliveries to lead and supervise junior colleagues and be a competent NLS provider. They will be expected to have experience in neonatal procedures including umbilical line insertion. Long lines and have intermediate -advanced airway competences (BAPM). They will be expected to lead the medical team and deliver care to extremely preterm (22+ weeks) and ventilated complex patients and support the service consultant neonatologist (not resident overnight).There will be an expectation to develop competencies in neonatal transport and contribute to the SoNAR South transport service with support from a transport consultant.
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 2 doctors within the department.
About us
Plymouth is the largest maternity unit in the Peninsula (approximately 5000 births per annum) and is designated as one of three Network Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NNICUs) for the South West Neonatal Operational Delivery Network. The unit manages all the Peninsula's medical neonatal intensive care infants (excluding those requiring specialist surgical or cardiac care, who are transferred to Bristol or Southampton). Some 3,500 intensive/high dependency care days (HRG 1 & 2) and 2,000 special care days (HRG 3) are provided annually. The Department of Neonatal Medicine is based in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) situated on Level 5 of the Maternity Department, which is connected to the main hospital by a link corridor. The NICU currently has 14 intensive / high dependency cots, 8 special care cots and 18 transitional care cots
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical:
Management and delivery of care to local and regional neonates on delivery suite, the neonatal unit and transitional care in a tier 2 capacity.
This is a resident post as part of a 1 in 8 rota (including nights and weekends)
Involvement in the transport of term and preterm newborn infants, including those who are critically ill, as part of the SoNAR
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
Research, Teaching and Training:
Attend, participate and contribute to the multidisciplinary departmental training programme. Participate in ongoing research - where possible to collaborate with academic and clinical colleagues to enhance UHPs research portfolio
Other areas of relevant special interest will be supported eg Cardiology, NLS/ARNI instruction, simulation etc
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical:
Management and delivery of care to local and regional neonates on delivery suite, the neonatal unit and transitional care in a tier 2 capacity.
This is a resident post as part of a 1 in 8 rota (including nights and weekends)
Involvement in the transport of term and preterm newborn infants, including those who are critically ill, as part of the SoNAR
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
Research, Teaching and Training:
Attend, participate and contribute to the multidisciplinary departmental training programme. Participate in ongoing research - where possible to collaborate with academic and clinical colleagues to enhance UHPs research portfolio
Other areas of relevant special interest will be supported eg Cardiology, NLS/ARNI instruction, simulation etc
Person Specification
Qualifications & Certification
Essential
- GMC registration or eligibility for registration
- MRCPCH Part I (or equivalent)
Desirable
- MRCPCH Part II (or equivalent)
- Additional MSc or BSc
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 12 months General Professional Training (or equivalent)
- At least 24 months paediatric training, including 12 months tertiary neonatology.
- Experience of working at middle grade level
- Successful completion of NLS / (or equivalent) Child Protection level 2 Course (or equivalent)
Desirable
- More than 2 years of general paediatric experience.
- RCPCH Level 2-3 competencies
- Experience of UK / NHS tertiary neonatology
- ARNI course
- Child protection level 3
Teaching
Essential
- Evidence of teaching medical undergraduates, junior doctors, and other health care professional staff
- Evidence of ability to give constructive feedback to trainees
Desirable
- Teaching the teacher or similar educational course
Management
Essential
- Evidence of management experience
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
Qualifications & Certification
Essential
- GMC registration or eligibility for registration
- MRCPCH Part I (or equivalent)
Desirable
- MRCPCH Part II (or equivalent)
- Additional MSc or BSc
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 12 months General Professional Training (or equivalent)
- At least 24 months paediatric training, including 12 months tertiary neonatology.
- Experience of working at middle grade level
- Successful completion of NLS / (or equivalent) Child Protection level 2 Course (or equivalent)
Desirable
- More than 2 years of general paediatric experience.
- RCPCH Level 2-3 competencies
- Experience of UK / NHS tertiary neonatology
- ARNI course
- Child protection level 3
Teaching
Essential
- Evidence of teaching medical undergraduates, junior doctors, and other health care professional staff
- Evidence of ability to give constructive feedback to trainees
Desirable
- Teaching the teacher or similar educational course
Management
Essential
- Evidence of management experience
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).
