Job summary
This is a ST4+ post in Neonatology. The post is one of six ST4-6 posts on the middle grade doctor rota in Neonatology at St Helier Hospital.
During the post trainees will obtain experience in our Level 2 Neonatal Unit.
This post is based at St Helier Hospital in Carshalton. The appointee will however work closely with colleagues on all sites, indeed the Trust expects all staff to be committed to cross-site working.
The Neonatal Unit is a sub-regional Level 2 Centre and therefore admits a large number of very sick and preterm infants from within and outside the districts, greater than 27 weeks gestation. We are able to offer ventilation, initiation of therapeutic cooling, ECHO and Cranial Ultrasound. We also have access to MRI and formal EEG to facilitate management of the sick neonate.
Babies born below 27 weeks are transferred to the local tertiary Neonatal Unit at St George's Hospital. Close links are maintained with the St George's team, who are also available to provide surgical and neurosurgical support. The Obstetric unit also caters for high-risk pregnancies with an obstetrician with special interest in high-risk obstetrics, another in fetal medicine and two obstetricians who are interested in infertility and in-vitro fertilization.
Main duties of the job
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Training and educational objectives for this post
Develop robust Neonatal skills
To become proficient in the management of preterm and sick infants.
To develop independent decision making abilities
Understanding the patho-physiological basis of neonatal disease.
Develop skills in follow-up management of graduates from neonatal intensive care
Attain / renew neonatal resuscitation skill / qualifications
Undertake at least one high quality improvement project
Develop Organisation & Teaching skills
Develop a good understanding of 'Badgernet' and 'iClip' systems
About us
St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).
After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Morning
Lunch
Afternoon
Monday
Consultant Ward Round
Liaison Obstetric Meeting / Perinatal Meeting
Neonatal Ward Work
Tuesday
Registrar Ward Round
Liaison NNU Mtg Neonatal Ward Work
Wednesday
Dept teaching
Consultant Ward Round
Cranial Ultrasound
Xray mtg
Neonatal Ward Work
Thursday
Consultant / Registrar Ward Round
Hospital Grand Round
Departmental Academic Afternoon
Friday
Consultant Ward Round
Job description
Job responsibilities
Morning
Lunch
Afternoon
Monday
Consultant Ward Round
Liaison Obstetric Meeting / Perinatal Meeting
Neonatal Ward Work
Tuesday
Registrar Ward Round
Liaison NNU Mtg Neonatal Ward Work
Wednesday
Dept teaching
Consultant Ward Round
Cranial Ultrasound
Xray mtg
Neonatal Ward Work
Thursday
Consultant / Registrar Ward Round
Hospital Grand Round
Departmental Academic Afternoon
Friday
Consultant Ward Round
Person Specification
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Put the patient first by being happy, helpful, caring, respectful and patient
- Always taking opportunities to improve, encouraging excellence
- Work as one team - communicate, collaborate and share
- Respect each other by being polite, pleasant and listening
Teaching / research and Clinical Governance
Essential
- Understanding of clinical governance and participation in audit
- Commitment to continuing medical education
Desirable
- Experience of teaching undergraduates
- Experience in research
- Presentations at postgraduate meetings
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Enquiring, critical and flexible approach to work
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Paediatric experience
- Minimum of 2 years post registration experience
- At least 2 years of Specialty at ST1 level or higher
Desirable
- Previous experience in Neonatology at ST3+ level
- Previous middle grade experience
Communication
Essential
Desirable
- Advanced patient experience
Person Specification
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Put the patient first by being happy, helpful, caring, respectful and patient
- Always taking opportunities to improve, encouraging excellence
- Work as one team - communicate, collaborate and share
- Respect each other by being polite, pleasant and listening
Teaching / research and Clinical Governance
Essential
- Understanding of clinical governance and participation in audit
- Commitment to continuing medical education
Desirable
- Experience of teaching undergraduates
- Experience in research
- Presentations at postgraduate meetings
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Enquiring, critical and flexible approach to work
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Paediatric experience
- Minimum of 2 years post registration experience
- At least 2 years of Specialty at ST1 level or higher
Desirable
- Previous experience in Neonatology at ST3+ level
- Previous middle grade experience
Communication
Essential
Desirable
- Advanced patient experience
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).
