Job summary
This post is an opportunity for doctors with an interest in Neonatology, fixed term12 months on our busy Neonatal unit and PRH Special Care Baby Unit, to cover for maternity. We are looking for an enthusiastic doctor to join existing team. You will be involved on our rolling on-call rota based at 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 work and expected to 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.
It is ideally suited to candidates wishing to work in a large teaching hospital which provides many specialist services, ideal for anyone wishing to pursue a career in neonates.
They will participate a rolling full shift rota at Tier 2 and be involved in covering all aspects of inpatient care including long day ward cover and night shifts. This will involve delivering care to babies in the intensive care, high dependency and special care areas. In addition there will opportunities to take part in departmental audit and governance projects.
Applicants should have established skills in Neonatal Medicine and experience in paediatric outpatient follow up. Excellent communication and team working skills, a strong commitment to teaching and service development are essential.
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 develop skills in neonatal outpatient management
- 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
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
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 ourWellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
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.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
Please see attached the job description for more info on this role
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Basic medical degree
- Full GMC registration with a license to practice
- MRCPCH
- Neonatal Life Support certification 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
- 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
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 theUK 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 seeNHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
Please see attached the job description for more info on this role
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Basic medical degree
- Full GMC registration with a license to practice
- MRCPCH
- Neonatal Life Support certification 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
- 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
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 theUK 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 seeNHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Basic medical degree
- MRCPCH
- Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- NLS
Desirable
- Higher Degree
- Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent /ARNI provider
Clinical Experience
Essential
- At least 1 year Neonatology experience (at Tier 1 level)
Desirable
- Further Neonatology experience (at Tier 2 level)
Clinical Skills
Essential
- NICU procedures (intubation, central lines, chest drains)
Desirable
- Further Neonatology experience (at Tier 2 level)
Clinical Skills
Essential
- NICU procedures (intubation, central lines, chest drains)
Knowledge
Desirable
- Breadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation and Planning
Essential
- Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
- Understanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints.
Desirable
- Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Teaching Skills
Essential
- Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Desirable
- Recognised teaching qualification
Academic and Research
Essential
- Evidence of participation in audit
Desirable
- Research experience
- Publications
- Prizes and honours
Career Progression
Essential
- Appropriate progression of career to date
- Have evidence that their present level of achievement and performance is commensurate with the totality of their period of training
- Not have previously relinquished or been released/removed from a training programme, except under exceptional circumstances
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Evidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Basic medical degree
- MRCPCH
- Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- NLS
Desirable
- Higher Degree
- Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent /ARNI provider
Clinical Experience
Essential
- At least 1 year Neonatology experience (at Tier 1 level)
Desirable
- Further Neonatology experience (at Tier 2 level)
Clinical Skills
Essential
- NICU procedures (intubation, central lines, chest drains)
Desirable
- Further Neonatology experience (at Tier 2 level)
Clinical Skills
Essential
- NICU procedures (intubation, central lines, chest drains)
Knowledge
Desirable
- Breadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation and Planning
Essential
- Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
- Understanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints.
Desirable
- Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Teaching Skills
Essential
- Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Desirable
- Recognised teaching qualification
Academic and Research
Essential
- Evidence of participation in audit
Desirable
- Research experience
- Publications
- Prizes and honours
Career Progression
Essential
- Appropriate progression of career to date
- Have evidence that their present level of achievement and performance is commensurate with the totality of their period of training
- Not have previously relinquished or been released/removed from a training programme, except under exceptional circumstances
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Evidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written
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).
