Job summary
Applications are invited for a Clinical Fellow post in Neonatal Medicine (ST 4+ level) to gain tertiary medical neonatal experience based at Southmead Hospital.
The posts will start in October, for a fixed term period of 6 months, with possibility to extend by a further 6 months.
Main duties of the job
Southmead (16 Intensive/high dependency cots) is a tertiary medical Neonatal Unit and is one of three tertiary units in the South West Neonatal Network (SWNN). Approximately 5,500 babies are born each year at Southmead Hospital. The Neonatal Unit provides a full range of medical Intensive Care accepting tertiary medical referrals from the northern part of SWNN as well as providing a tertiary service in Neonatal Neurology for the SWNN. Southmead cares for approximately 100 infants <1500g each year. There is a strong emphasis on teaching, research and evidence-based medicine.
The postholder will be required to work a full shift system whilst at this hospital.
Full Registration with the GMC is essential. Experience and familiarity with UK hospital systems and practices or equivalent is essential.
The posts are not recognised for training and do not have postgraduate deanery approval; however, the job is educationally sound.
About us
North Bristol NHS Trust is a progressive and ambitious teaching and research organisation, and a specialist regional centre for major trauma, neurosciences, plastics and burns, orthopaedics and renal services. With a turnover of £550m and 8,000 staff, our clinical teams have built a strong reputation for exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.
Our trust Board is committed to creating a strong, vibrant organisation that is at the forefront of healthcare delivery in the West of England. Our acute services moved into the brand new, £430 million state of the art Brunel Building in May 2014 enabling us to work together to create the environment for exceptional healthcare. This 800 bed hospital at the Southmead site offers some patients single rooms with en-suite facilities, greatly improving privacy and dignity and helping to control the spread of infections but most importantly of all, enabling each patient to be treated as a person.
At the heart of what we do is a caring and compassionate workforce. We treat some of the most difficult medical conditions, in an increasingly complex patient population. Our vision is to be the provider of choice for patients needing our specialist care. We want to deliver innovative services with excellent clinical outcomes in the most appropriate setting for our patients.
We are committed to maintaining a culture of openness, transparency and candour in all we do and especially in the way we communicate with our patients and their families.
Job description
Job responsibilities
If you are shortlisted we will contact you by email with details of your interview of which you will need to confirm your attendance. Therefore, it is important that you check your online account regularly.
Please note North Bristol NHS Trust will not pay interview expenses in connection with this post.
Late applications will not be accepted. We are committed to equal opportunities and job share applications are welcome.
For further information regarding job description and main responsibilities please see the full job description and person spec attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
If you are shortlisted we will contact you by email with details of your interview of which you will need to confirm your attendance. Therefore, it is important that you check your online account regularly.
Please note North Bristol NHS Trust will not pay interview expenses in connection with this post.
Late applications will not be accepted. We are committed to equal opportunities and job share applications are welcome.
For further information regarding job description and main responsibilities please see the full job description and person spec attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Registration
Essential
- MB BS (or equivalent)
- Full registration with GMC
- MRCPCH or equivalent
- APLS, NLS
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualification
Training & Experience
Essential
- Paediatric experience of at least 72 months Including Neonatal experience of at least 6 months at ST1-3 level in a tertiary centre and 12 months at middle grade in a DGH and/or teriary unit
- Technical skills involved in the care of neonates Competent in history taking and examination skills.
Desirable
- At least 12 months UK experience
- Experience and familiarity with UK hospital systems and practices
- Experience as a middle grade in Tertiary Neonatal unit
Further Training / audit
Essential
- Evidence of understanding and application of knowledge of specialty
- Willing to seek help from senior colleagues as appropriate
Research/Teaching/Publications
Essential
Desirable
- Contribution to published research
Comms/Skills/leadership
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively with patients and their relatives
- Able to establish good working relationships with all members of the multidiciplinary team
- Good oral and written presentation skills
Person Specification
Qualifications & Registration
Essential
- MB BS (or equivalent)
- Full registration with GMC
- MRCPCH or equivalent
- APLS, NLS
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualification
Training & Experience
Essential
- Paediatric experience of at least 72 months Including Neonatal experience of at least 6 months at ST1-3 level in a tertiary centre and 12 months at middle grade in a DGH and/or teriary unit
- Technical skills involved in the care of neonates Competent in history taking and examination skills.
Desirable
- At least 12 months UK experience
- Experience and familiarity with UK hospital systems and practices
- Experience as a middle grade in Tertiary Neonatal unit
Further Training / audit
Essential
- Evidence of understanding and application of knowledge of specialty
- Willing to seek help from senior colleagues as appropriate
Research/Teaching/Publications
Essential
Desirable
- Contribution to published research
Comms/Skills/leadership
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively with patients and their relatives
- Able to establish good working relationships with all members of the multidiciplinary team
- Good oral and written presentation skills
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).
