Clinical Fellow in Neonates

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

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Job summary

This clinical fellow post aims to provide an opportunity for doctors with an interest in Neonatology. This post will be fixed term 6 months. We are looking for an enthusiastic doctor to join our existing group of doctors. You will be expected to be involved fully on our rolling on-call rota based at both the Royal Sussex County Hospital and Princess Royal Hospital(s) and will have equal access to training opportunities. Post-holders will need to be enthusiastic to learn and be involved in all aspects of the departments work. You will be expected to proactively contribute to the department's research activities which are regionally renowned. The department will support all attempts to be involved or initiate research projects to completion and publication.

Main duties of the job

Training and educational objectives for this post:

Fellow posts do not have Royal College approval for training purposes but do have educational approval from the Deanery. The Fellows work in an identical pattern to the NTN trainees and participate fully in the training programme.

All trainees have a nominated clinical and educational supervisor and together devise an appropriate educational program. This includes attendance at all regular departmental meetings including Journal Club, Perinatal Morbidity and Mortality meetings and Grand Rounds.

Clinical responsibilities:

To advance competence in the advanced management of medical and surgical problems in newborn infants of any gestation and to approach being ready to work in a more senior role.
To gain experience of counselling parents with anticipated perinatal medical problems under consultant supervision
To refine advanced neonatal resuscitation skills
To enhance understanding of paediatric imaging.
To understand the principles involved in safe Neonatal Transport

Teaching responsibilities:

To develop teaching skills with the multidisciplinary neonatal team

Delivering departmental teaching in the form of Case Presentations or Journal Club

About us

Join us at UHSussex, every day is different, you can be the change, better never stops

Improving lives: We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation, with hardworking, talented and dedicated individuals, who work together towards a common goal, to always put our Patient First. Our mission is summed up by our 'where better never stops' motto and no matter the role at UHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

Build a career with us: As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

Date posted

23 November 2023

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£37,068 to £48,637 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

MWRSCH-NEOCF-096

Job locations

Royal Sussex County Hospital

Eastern Road

Brighton

BN2 0AF

Job description

Job responsibilities

At UHSussex were proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UKs largest acute Trusts, were a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.

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Job description

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Basic medical degree
Full GMC registration with a license to practice
MRCOG part 1
Advanced Life Support cert from the Resuscitation Council UK

Experience

Essential

Evidence of achievement of Foundation competences form a UKFPO affiliated Foundation Programme or equivalent by time of appointment in line with GMC standard/Good Medical Practice
Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
Post graduate degree
Evidence of participation in audit

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Basic medical degree
Full GMC registration with a license to practice
MRCOG part 1
Advanced Life Support cert from the Resuscitation Council UK

Experience

Essential

Evidence of achievement of Foundation competences form a UKFPO affiliated Foundation Programme or equivalent by time of appointment in line with GMC standard/Good Medical Practice
Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
Post graduate degree
Evidence of participation in audit

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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