Job summary
This
is a 8PA locum appointment for a Consultant Neonatologist, for a period of 6
months.
The
post will be based across site at Leeds General Infirmary and St Jamess
Hospital.
The
successful applicant should hold MB BS (or equivalent) MRCPCH or equivalent
qualification and should be on the Specialist Register or within six months of
being admitted to the Register for trainees if currently in a training
programme within the UK, or have references which have been authorised by the
Deputy Medical Director and Clinical Director.
Applicants
should have established skills in Neonatal Medicine. Excellent communication
and team working skills, a strong commitment to teaching and service
development are essential.
Consideration
will be given to applicants who wish to work full or part time and those
wishing to job share. Prospective applicants are encouraged to visit the
hospital, which can be arranged by contacting:
Dr
Rachel Toone Lead Clinician and
Consultant Neonatologist
Tel:
0113 3923805
rachel.toone@nhs.net
Dr
Chris Forster Consultant Neonatologist
Tel:
0113 3923833
Christopher.forster1@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
Deliver
care to patients under Neonatal services at the Leeds General infirmary and St.
Jamess Hospital.
Out-patient clinics
Supervision of supervision of
neonatal care on the NICU, postnatal and transitional care wards
Care of in-patients, providing
weekday consultant cover and weeknight on call (1 in 6 alternating site) to the
Regional Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Leeds General Infirmary and the Local
Neonatal Unit at St Jamess Hospital
Contribute
to Specialist Multi-disciplinary team meetings
About us
The
post will be based at Leeds General Infirmary and St Jamess Hospital.
In
relation to this post, the Leeds Centre for Newborn Care was created in 1998
with the merger of the two acute trusts. The service comprises one level 3 unit
(NICU) at LGI and a combined low dependency comprising SCBU and Transitional
Care at SJUH, each attached to a busy delivery suite. The neonatal service is
one of the busiest in the country with 1700 admissions per year, providing 4000
intensive care days and a further 4200 high dependency care days per year.
There are approximately 10,000 deliveries across the two sites
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Job description
Job responsibilities
LOCUM
CONSULTANT NEONATOLOGIST
This
post is a locum post for a period of 6 Months
1. BACKGROUND
This
is an 8PA locum appointment for a Consultant Neonatologist.
This
post will deliver 8PAs supporting the Neonates team.
The
post will be based at Leeds General Infirmary and St Jamess Hospital.
In
relation to this post, the Leeds Centre for Newborn Care was created in 1998
with the merger of the two acute trusts. The service comprises one level 3 unit
(NICU) at LGI and a combined low dependency comprising SCBU and Transitional
Care at SJUH, each attached to a busy delivery suite. The neonatal service is
one of the busiest in the country with 1700 admissions per year, providing 4000
intensive care days and a further 4200 high dependency care days per year.
There are approximately 10,000 deliveries across the two sites.
2. OBJECTIVES OF THE POST
2.1 To deliver care to patients under
neonatal services at the Leeds General infirmary and St. Jamess Hospital.
Out-patient clinics
Supervision of supervision of
neonatal care on the NICU, postnatal and transitional care wards
Care of in-patients, providing
weekday consultant cover and weeknight on call (1 in 6 alternating site) to the
Regional Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Leeds General Infirmary and the Local
Neonatal Unit at St Jamess Hospital
Contribute to Specialist
Multi-disciplinary team meetings
2.2 To link with Consultant colleagues in
other relevant site specialist teams within the Childrens Hospital and across
the Trust. Particularly, with Surgical, Maternity and Community teams.
2.3 To work with colleagues in Neonates to
deliver acute on call weeknight on call (1 in 6 alternating site) This includes
both out-of-hours cover in addition to acute ward rounds during normal working
hours.
2.4 To
contribute to research, teaching, and new developments within Neonatal Sevices.
The post holder will be encouraged to facilitate and contribute to the current
clinical research programs on going in the department.
Job description
Job responsibilities
LOCUM
CONSULTANT NEONATOLOGIST
This
post is a locum post for a period of 6 Months
1. BACKGROUND
This
is an 8PA locum appointment for a Consultant Neonatologist.
This
post will deliver 8PAs supporting the Neonates team.
The
post will be based at Leeds General Infirmary and St Jamess Hospital.
In
relation to this post, the Leeds Centre for Newborn Care was created in 1998
with the merger of the two acute trusts. The service comprises one level 3 unit
(NICU) at LGI and a combined low dependency comprising SCBU and Transitional
Care at SJUH, each attached to a busy delivery suite. The neonatal service is
one of the busiest in the country with 1700 admissions per year, providing 4000
intensive care days and a further 4200 high dependency care days per year.
There are approximately 10,000 deliveries across the two sites.
2. OBJECTIVES OF THE POST
2.1 To deliver care to patients under
neonatal services at the Leeds General infirmary and St. Jamess Hospital.
Out-patient clinics
Supervision of supervision of
neonatal care on the NICU, postnatal and transitional care wards
Care of in-patients, providing
weekday consultant cover and weeknight on call (1 in 6 alternating site) to the
Regional Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Leeds General Infirmary and the Local
Neonatal Unit at St Jamess Hospital
Contribute to Specialist
Multi-disciplinary team meetings
2.2 To link with Consultant colleagues in
other relevant site specialist teams within the Childrens Hospital and across
the Trust. Particularly, with Surgical, Maternity and Community teams.
2.3 To work with colleagues in Neonates to
deliver acute on call weeknight on call (1 in 6 alternating site) This includes
both out-of-hours cover in addition to acute ward rounds during normal working
hours.
2.4 To
contribute to research, teaching, and new developments within Neonatal Sevices.
The post holder will be encouraged to facilitate and contribute to the current
clinical research programs on going in the department.
Person Specification
Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
Essential
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
Essential
- Ability to support and develop colleagues and to develop good professional relationships.
- Ability to support an MDT
- Level 3 safeguarding
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion across the spectrum of Neonatal medicine
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS (or equivalent)
- MRCPCH or equivalent qualification.
Desirable
- Higher degree e.g. MD/PhD relevant to the subspecialty.
Clinical Experience and Career Progression
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in Neonatal medicine.
- Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.
Person Specification
Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
Essential
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
Essential
- Ability to support and develop colleagues and to develop good professional relationships.
- Ability to support an MDT
- Level 3 safeguarding
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion across the spectrum of Neonatal medicine
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS (or equivalent)
- MRCPCH or equivalent qualification.
Desirable
- Higher degree e.g. MD/PhD relevant to the subspecialty.
Clinical Experience and Career Progression
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in Neonatal medicine.
- Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.
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).
