Job summary
The Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust Neonatal service is one of the largest in the country and consists of two neonatal units. The Neonatal Unit at Queen Charlotte's and Chelsea Hospital is a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (Level 3) and the Neonatal Unit at St Mary's Hospital is a Local Neonatal Unit (Level 2 NICU). We are the regional centre for therapeutic hypothermia for North West London. We provide specialist clinical and research services in neonatal and perinatal neurology, cardiology, haematology, respiratory and nutrition.
Main duties of the job
Job Ref: 290-TDPD-080
We invite suitable candidates to apply for Senior Clinical Fellow posts at SpR level (ST4-8 equivalent) in neonatology to gain tertiary medical neonatal experience at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, London starting ASAP or September 2023 or later. The post holder will rotate in Queen Charlotte's & Chelsea hospital and St Mary's Hospital, London.
The Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust Neonatal service is one of the largest in the country and consists of two neonatal units. The Neonatal Unit at Queen Charlotte's and Chelsea Hospital is a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (Level 3) and the Neonatal Unit at St Mary's Hospital is a Local Neonatal Unit (Level 2 NICU). We are the regional centre for therapeutic hypothermia for North West London. We provide specialist clinical and research services in neonatal and perinatal neurology, cardiology, haematology, respiratory and nutrition. We pride ourselves in having pioneered the introduction of integrated family delivered care.
Referrals to the Centre for Foetal Care and high risk Obstetric service means many babies with complex problems are admitted to our units. The clinical teams work in close partnership with the Centre for perinatal neurosciences, Imperial College and Centre for Paediatrics and Child Health. There is a high quality educational programme providing daily teaching sessions cross site.
About us
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust was created on October 1, 2007 by merging St. Mary's NHS Trust and Hammersmith Hospitals NHS Trust and integrating with the faculty of medicine of Imperial College London. One of the largest NHS trust in the country, we have come together to establish the UK's first academic health science centre (AHSC). The Trust has an annual turnover of over £950 million, approximately 10,000 staff, and it see over 500,000 patients a year.
The creation of the AHSC, a partnership between the NHS and Imperial College London, is a major advance for patient care, clinical teaching and scientific invention and innovation. The fusion of the different strands of our work and the achievements that can now be realised will lead to significant benefits for patients and greater advances in healthcare than could be delivered apart.
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust already has a world-leading reputation. The Trust was awarded the status of a generic Biomedical Research Centre by the National Institute of Health Research (NIHR) in 2006 for its excellence in translational and clinical research - one of only 5 in the UK.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post will provide training with high standards for an individual wishing to gain experience in Neonatal Intensive Care. The neonatal SHOs and Registrars work to a full shift rota, which is compliant with New Deal, European Working Time Directive and new junior doctors contract. We actively support continuing personal and professional development through an established online and virtual courses, in-service training and external courses. There are also opportunities to undertake formal postgraduate study. If you are dedicated to contributing to a team delivering excellence in neonatal care and serious about pursuing a rewarding career, the neonatal department at Imperial is definitely the place for you. Take the opportunity to be part of our dedicated team where innovation and the desire to make a difference is the key.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post will provide training with high standards for an individual wishing to gain experience in Neonatal Intensive Care. The neonatal SHOs and Registrars work to a full shift rota, which is compliant with New Deal, European Working Time Directive and new junior doctors contract. We actively support continuing personal and professional development through an established online and virtual courses, in-service training and external courses. There are also opportunities to undertake formal postgraduate study. If you are dedicated to contributing to a team delivering excellence in neonatal care and serious about pursuing a rewarding career, the neonatal department at Imperial is definitely the place for you. Take the opportunity to be part of our dedicated team where innovation and the desire to make a difference is the key.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Medically qualified
- Registered with the General Medical Council with a license to practise
Desirable
- Working towards MRCPCH or equivalent
- Other degree e.g. BSc or MSc
Previous experience
Essential
- Recent neonatal/NICU experience in a Level II or III neonatal unit
- Practical experience in the management of a wide range of neonatal conditions, attending high risk deliveries and confident in performing practical procedures relevant to the neonatal unit
Desirable
- Previous participation in Audit or Research project
- Publication in peer reviewed journal
Knowledge and Ability
Essential
- Able to effectively resuscitate and direct the management of emergencies in a neonatal setting in a calm and controlled manner
Desirable
- Adequate IT skills for word processing and presentation of work
- Use of power-point for presentation and teaching aids
Aptitudes & Personal Characteristics
Essential
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Good time management skills
- Enthusiastic
- Knows own limits and seeks help at appropriate times
- Demonstrable evidence of being able and willing to understand our Trust values
- Supportive of Speciality Training Doctors (ST1 -3) and nursing staff
Desirable
- Evidence of the development of leadership within the work environment
- Experience of supervision of junior staff and relevant staff in other disciplines.
Physical Requirements
Essential
- Health clearance by occupational health
- Able to undertake out of hours and night duties and work flexibly
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Medically qualified
- Registered with the General Medical Council with a license to practise
Desirable
- Working towards MRCPCH or equivalent
- Other degree e.g. BSc or MSc
Previous experience
Essential
- Recent neonatal/NICU experience in a Level II or III neonatal unit
- Practical experience in the management of a wide range of neonatal conditions, attending high risk deliveries and confident in performing practical procedures relevant to the neonatal unit
Desirable
- Previous participation in Audit or Research project
- Publication in peer reviewed journal
Knowledge and Ability
Essential
- Able to effectively resuscitate and direct the management of emergencies in a neonatal setting in a calm and controlled manner
Desirable
- Adequate IT skills for word processing and presentation of work
- Use of power-point for presentation and teaching aids
Aptitudes & Personal Characteristics
Essential
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Good time management skills
- Enthusiastic
- Knows own limits and seeks help at appropriate times
- Demonstrable evidence of being able and willing to understand our Trust values
- Supportive of Speciality Training Doctors (ST1 -3) and nursing staff
Desirable
- Evidence of the development of leadership within the work environment
- Experience of supervision of junior staff and relevant staff in other disciplines.
Physical Requirements
Essential
- Health clearance by occupational health
- Able to undertake out of hours and night duties and work flexibly
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).
