Job summary
The post holder will be based exclusively on the Neonatal Unit at The Royal Oldham Hospital. This is a large Neonatal Intensive Care Unit with 9 Intensive Care cots, 9 High Dependency cots and 19 Special Care cots providing the full spectrum of medical neonatal care including High Frequency Oscillation, inhaled Nitric Oxide and Therapeutic Hypothermia. The new state of the art Unit is located in the purpose built Women and Children's Building. The Unit is led by a dedicated team of experienced Consultant Neonatologists.
The post-holder will work as part of a full shift tier two registrar rota, exclusively within the Neonatal Unit.
Neonatal Cardiology and hemodynamics training:
The unit has an excellent level of expertise in echocardiography with few of the consultants having undergone echocardiography training including EACVI certification. We have been running a successful in- house training in Neonatal Cardiology and hemodynamics. This structured weekly training is delivered over six months with two candidates enrolled for each cycle. The post holder will be given opportunity to enrol for this cardiology training and learn echocardiography and will be encouraged to avail himself/herself of the following learning opportunities:
- Attendance on dedicated lecture sessions on Neohemodynamics
- Regular hands on echo training on the neonatal unit
- Review of echocardiograms performed by the post holder
- Maintenance of a logbook for ECHO training and regular assessments.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be based exclusively on the Neonatal Unit at The Royal Oldham Hospital (there are no General Paediatric responsibilities). This is a large Neonatal Intensive Care Unit with 9 Intensive Care cots, 9 High Dependency cots and 19 Special Care cots providing the full spectrum of medical neonatal care including High Frequency Oscillation, inhaled Nitric Oxide and Therapeutic Hypothermia. The new state of the art Unit is located in the purpose built Women and Children's Building. The Unit is led by a dedicated team of experienced Consultant Neonatologists.
About us
Oldham Care Organisation is part of the Northern Care Alliance, one of the largest NHS organisations in the country. The place where the world's first IVF baby was delivered, Oldham is a town of pioneering firsts. Today, Oldham is responsible for delivering a range of acute and community health services across the local area and at The Royal Oldham Hospital. As a designated major trauma unit for Greater Manchester and one of only three vascular centres in Greater Manchester, Oldham is a specialist hospital for acute surgery and provides state-of-the-art onsite pathology services to the North West
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
In line with the Trusts Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, religion, marital status, social back ground or trade union membership. However, as members of ethnicity minority groups and individuals with disabilities are currently under-represented at this level of post, we would encourage applications from members of these groups. Appointment will be based on merit alone.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
In line with the Trusts Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, religion, marital status, social back ground or trade union membership. However, as members of ethnicity minority groups and individuals with disabilities are currently under-represented at this level of post, we would encourage applications from members of these groups. Appointment will be based on merit alone.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with the General Medical Council & a valid Licence to Practise with the General Medical Council
- Demonstration of acquisition of the level of knowledge and skills necessary for the completion of UK ST3 paediatric training or evidence of equivalent training and experience
- Primary medical qualification (e.g., MBChB, MBBS).
Desirable
- Completion of post graduate qualification e.g. MRCPCH Part 1
Knowledge
Essential
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with neonatal patients' cares and colleagues.
- Ability to undertake most practical Neonatal procedures, particularly basic and advanced neonatal life support. NLS provider (or equivalent).
- Knowledge of the workings of the NHS.
- Participation in audit and understanding of clinical governance.
- Experience of working within the NHS in a tertiary Neonatal Unit
Desirable
- Research & teaching Experience.
Other
Essential
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with neonatal patients' cares and colleagues
- Displays honesty, integrity, awareness of confidentiality & ethical issues.
- Eligible to live & work in the UK.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with the General Medical Council & a valid Licence to Practise with the General Medical Council
- Demonstration of acquisition of the level of knowledge and skills necessary for the completion of UK ST3 paediatric training or evidence of equivalent training and experience
- Primary medical qualification (e.g., MBChB, MBBS).
Desirable
- Completion of post graduate qualification e.g. MRCPCH Part 1
Knowledge
Essential
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with neonatal patients' cares and colleagues.
- Ability to undertake most practical Neonatal procedures, particularly basic and advanced neonatal life support. NLS provider (or equivalent).
- Knowledge of the workings of the NHS.
- Participation in audit and understanding of clinical governance.
- Experience of working within the NHS in a tertiary Neonatal Unit
Desirable
- Research & teaching Experience.
Other
Essential
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with neonatal patients' cares and colleagues
- Displays honesty, integrity, awareness of confidentiality & ethical issues.
- Eligible to live & work in the UK.
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).