Job summary
The Neonatal Unit at The James Cook University Hospital is a part of the Northern Neonatal Network and provides a level 3 neonatal service (as defined by the British Association of Perinatal Medicine) for sick newborn babies in the Northeast of England and North Yorkshire. This unit is approved for higher specialist training in neonatology (Grid Training) by the RCPCH College Specialty Advisory Committee and Health Education Northeast. There is an accredited specialist Fetal Medicine Service on site, as well as Paediatric Ophthalmology, Paediatric Ear Nose and Throat surgery, and Paediatric Anaesthetics. There is also a large acute Paediatric Department with different sub-specialties including a sub-regional Paediatric HDU, neuro-disability, and community paediatrics where some of our NICU graduates receive on going care outside of NICU.
Main duties of the job
Applications are invited from suitable candidates for this post which provides excellent service and training opportunities in a level III tertiary neonatal unit. Staffing within the neonatal unit comprises nine Consultant Neonatologists undertaking inpatient and outpatient work, Tier 2 doctors including HSTs, tier 1 doctors, Clinical Research Fellow, and Advanced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner. The 1st tier rota consists of ST1-3 doctors, trust employed doctors and Advanced Neonatal Nurse Practitioners. All rotas are compliant with the European Working Time Directive and the new Resident Doctor Contract 2016.
About us
The neonatal department has a strong educational and academic base, and many opportunities exist for the post holder to acquire clinical skills and training as well as audit and research experience. The post is exactly comparable to training posts in terms of opportunities and many doctors have progressed to appointment in paediatric training programmes.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- Successful completion of NLS (or equivalent)
- Successful completion of Level 2 Safeguarding Children: Recognition and Response in Child Protection (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Success in any two out of the three MRCPCH papers (or equivalent)
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Good understanding of the structure and process of the NHS
- At least 6 months' experience of working with NHS in Neonates/Paediatrics
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
Desirable
- Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- Successful completion of NLS (or equivalent)
- Successful completion of Level 2 Safeguarding Children: Recognition and Response in Child Protection (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Success in any two out of the three MRCPCH papers (or equivalent)
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Good understanding of the structure and process of the NHS
- At least 6 months' experience of working with NHS in Neonates/Paediatrics
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
Desirable
- Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems
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).
