Job summary
Applica(ons are invited for a Senior Clinical Fellow post in Neonatal Medicine staringSeptember 2024. These posts are most suitable for experienced senior neonatal trainees orpost-CCT paediatric trainees who want to hone their skills in independent clinical leadershipbefore taking up a consultant post.
The post is with the London Neonatal Transfer Service at the Royal London Hospital.Depending on individual training needs, rota(on between the transfer service and the tertiarymedico-surgical neonatal unit at Royal London Hospital can be arranged.
The post offers a robust academic programme and numerous opportunities to participate in audits and quality improvement projects, fostering professional growth. Clinical Fellows areencouraged to engage in educational programmers, training/teaching and quality improvement/audit activity. The work schedule follows a full-shit pattern.
Eligibility for GMC registrarton with a licence to practice and prior experience at the middle grade level is essential.
Main duties of the job
Senior Clinical Fellow in Neonatal Transport
London Neonatal Transport Service (NTS)
NTS operates three daytime transfer teams: 2 dual clinicians (Doctor or ANNP and Nurse) crews responding to emergency uplifts, one single clinician team focusing on repatriations and an overnight dual clinician emergency team. A dedicated 24/7 NTS Consultant Neonatologist is available for clinical and operational support.
About us
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect. We aim to create an equitable working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential.
Barts Health supports The Pregnancy Loss Pledge and commits to supporting their staff through the distress of miscarriage
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and person specification for the main responsibilities of this role.
Please be advised that the vacancy advertisement may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, we recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and person specification for the main responsibilities of this role.
Please be advised that the vacancy advertisement may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, we recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
- MBBS, MRCPCH or equivalent
- Registered and licenced to work with GMC
- At least 24 months Paediatrics experience and 6 months tertiary neonatal experience or 12 months neonatal experience in level 2 unit at middle-grade level
- Evidence of level 3 NICU experience
- NLS/ARNI
Desirable
- NLS/ ARNI Instructor
- Leadership development programme
- Formal Teaching and Research experience
- participation in QI project/audits
Knowledge
Essential
- Is consistent with their level of understanding, culture, background and preferred ways of communicating
- Is appropriate to the purpose of the communication and the context in which it is taking place
- Encourages the effective participation of all involved
- Is proactive in seeking out different styles and methods of communicating to assist longer term needs and aims
- Provides feedback to other workers on their communication at appropriate times
- Takes a proactive role in producing accurate and complete records of communication consistent with legislation, policies and procedures
Desirable
- Quality focussed approach
- Recognises and reflects on barriers to effective communication and modifies communication in response
Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and Clinical leadership skills
- Adaptable, and flexible and able to deal with changing workloads
Desirable
- Ability to collect and analyse data using computerised reporting systems
Other
Essential
- Positive attitude and ability to work under pressure. Takes responsibility for own learning
- Enthusiasm for clinical speciality
- Demonstrates ability to work as part of a team and the wider clinical networks
Person Specification
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
- MBBS, MRCPCH or equivalent
- Registered and licenced to work with GMC
- At least 24 months Paediatrics experience and 6 months tertiary neonatal experience or 12 months neonatal experience in level 2 unit at middle-grade level
- Evidence of level 3 NICU experience
- NLS/ARNI
Desirable
- NLS/ ARNI Instructor
- Leadership development programme
- Formal Teaching and Research experience
- participation in QI project/audits
Knowledge
Essential
- Is consistent with their level of understanding, culture, background and preferred ways of communicating
- Is appropriate to the purpose of the communication and the context in which it is taking place
- Encourages the effective participation of all involved
- Is proactive in seeking out different styles and methods of communicating to assist longer term needs and aims
- Provides feedback to other workers on their communication at appropriate times
- Takes a proactive role in producing accurate and complete records of communication consistent with legislation, policies and procedures
Desirable
- Quality focussed approach
- Recognises and reflects on barriers to effective communication and modifies communication in response
Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and Clinical leadership skills
- Adaptable, and flexible and able to deal with changing workloads
Desirable
- Ability to collect and analyse data using computerised reporting systems
Other
Essential
- Positive attitude and ability to work under pressure. Takes responsibility for own learning
- Enthusiasm for clinical speciality
- Demonstrates ability to work as part of a team and the wider clinical networks
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).
