Job summary
Homerton University Hospital is one of three designated perinatal centres for the North Central and East London Neonatal Operational Delivery Network (NCEL-ODN). The other two are The Royal London Hospital and University College Hospital, London.
We are recruiting into one locum post. This is a 10 PA NHS appointment based at Homerton University Hospital to cover maternity leave. The appointee would be expected to deliver 9 PAs of direct clinical care activity and will have 1 PA for supporting professional activities such as maintaining professional activities for appraisal.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will be expected to contribute and participate in the department's ongoing clinical audit programme and will carry out all administrative duties associated with the care of their patients.
The Trust is affiliated to Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, QMUL. The medical school is keen to offer Honorary Senior Lecturer status to consultants contributing significantly to teaching and/or research.
The successful candidate will be fully supported by a thriving and friendly department and will be encouraged to take forward academic development.
About us
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provides integrated acute and community health services for Hackney, the City, and surrounding areas. It also provides a range of specialist services including Obstetrics, Neonatology, Fetal Medicine, Fertility, Bariatric Surgery and Neurorehabilitation across East London and beyond.
As one of London's designated perinatal centres, HUH provides a highly specialised range of obstetric and neonatal services. We currently accommodate around 6000 deliveries per year and have a 46 cot tertiary neonatal unit.
The Obstetric department provides a referral service to the Network for Fetal Diagnostic and Materno-Fetal medicine and has an established reputation in the early identification and management of high-risk pregnancies.
Homerton Healthcare was rated outstanding by CQC in 2020.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The postholder will be responsible for directing the care of all babies on the main Neonatal Intensive Care Unit with daily ward rounds. Additionally, you will also be available to offer advice to Paediatricians in Perinatal Network hospitals, GPs, Midwives and Health Visitors, and to support parents and staff.
Please view job description and person specification for full details of the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The postholder will be responsible for directing the care of all babies on the main Neonatal Intensive Care Unit with daily ward rounds. Additionally, you will also be available to offer advice to Paediatricians in Perinatal Network hospitals, GPs, Midwives and Health Visitors, and to support parents and staff.
Please view job description and person specification for full details of the role.
Person Specification
Teaching & training
Essential
- Experience of undergraduate and post-graduate teaching
Desirable
- Experience of educational supervision, teaching skills course/ qualification
Research
Essential
- Enthusiasm for research & willingness to contribute to the research activities of the department
Desirable
- Publications in peer reviewed journals, presentations at regional, national and international meetings
Communication skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate intelligently, sensitively and with clarity in written and spoken English
Desirable
- Computer skills course/certificate
Qualifications
Essential
- CCT in Paediatrics (Neonatal Medicine) or equivalent training in neonatal medicine to fulfil syllabus/ competency requirements as published by the RCPCH, or within six months of completing
- MRCPCH or equivalent
- Full GMC registration with license to practice
Desirable
Experience and expertise
Essential
- Experience of level 3 neonatal intensive care
- Current NLS, APLS or EPALS certificate
- Level 3 safeguarding children training
Clinical skills
Essential
- Advanced clinical skills in neonatal medicine
Leadership and professionalism
Essential
- Ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and respond appropriately to service needs
- Ability to collaborate with maternity and obstetric colleagues
Desirable
- Experience in governance, mortality, audit and/or quality improvement
Person Specification
Teaching & training
Essential
- Experience of undergraduate and post-graduate teaching
Desirable
- Experience of educational supervision, teaching skills course/ qualification
Research
Essential
- Enthusiasm for research & willingness to contribute to the research activities of the department
Desirable
- Publications in peer reviewed journals, presentations at regional, national and international meetings
Communication skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate intelligently, sensitively and with clarity in written and spoken English
Desirable
- Computer skills course/certificate
Qualifications
Essential
- CCT in Paediatrics (Neonatal Medicine) or equivalent training in neonatal medicine to fulfil syllabus/ competency requirements as published by the RCPCH, or within six months of completing
- MRCPCH or equivalent
- Full GMC registration with license to practice
Desirable
Experience and expertise
Essential
- Experience of level 3 neonatal intensive care
- Current NLS, APLS or EPALS certificate
- Level 3 safeguarding children training
Clinical skills
Essential
- Advanced clinical skills in neonatal medicine
Leadership and professionalism
Essential
- Ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and respond appropriately to service needs
- Ability to collaborate with maternity and obstetric colleagues
Desirable
- Experience in governance, mortality, audit and/or quality improvement
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).
