Job summary
Applications are invited for a locum Consultant Neonatologist post based with the Connect NW Neonatal Transport Service, hosted by St Marys Hospital, to commence as possible. We are about to move into fantastic new facilities at the centre of the NW Region near Warrington which really advance the service. Further consultant development with a substantive post in Neonatal Transport is planned imminently.
Connect NW is a dedicated Neonatal Transport Service, working to provide high quality support equitably across the NW Neonatal Operational Delivery Network. Developed with one cot bureau, leadership and governance structure, the service has the highest activity of a neonatal transport service in the UK, and has been designed to providethe highest quality, seamless care across the region.
The service has a core of highly experienced Neonatal Transport nurses and Advanced Neonatal Nurse Practitioners and has a strong track record of innovation and multidisciplinary teamworking. The service has a number of transport incubator systems providing all modes of ventilation including high frequency oscillation and nitric oxide; active cooling in transport and has recently implemented a new Transport Clinical InformationSystem. In addition to providing direct clinical support, the locum consultant will be expected to contribute to clinical governance, management and assist in setting up a programme of outreach teaching for pre-transport stabilisation across the North West region.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a forward-thinking Neonatologist who has a commitment to Neonatal Transport and enjoys working within a strong and supportive team. Full or part time applications are invited from candidates with wide experience and training in neonatology and recent experience in Neonatal Transport.Applicants will either need to be on the GMC Specialist Register or be eligible for CCT (or equivalent) within six months of interview. Post-holders must be prepared to work across both transport bases in Manchester and Liverpool, and must have previous substantive experience of working within a dedicated neonatal transport service. Skills in teaching, leading a team and communicating with multidisciplinary colleagues are vital.
There is a welcoming, team-based culture here, with individuals encouraged and supported to develop their interests. Manchester is a fantastic place to call home with excellent schools and good local, regional and international travel links.
We look forward to receiving applications from motivated and ambitious candidates with good experience and would strongly encourage applicants to come and visit our new premises to see the exceptional facilities for yourself.
To find out a bit more about our service or to arrange a visit please contact Dr Ian Dady,Clinical Director for Connect NW (0161 276 6735, ian.dady@mft.nhs.uk). Please apply atwww.jobs.nhs.uk.
About us
MFT is England's largest NHS Trust with a turnover of £2.5bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our brand-new Electronic Patient Record system which we've launched in September 2022.
We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our new Green Plan which will set out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not currently a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated, there is helpful advice and information available by searching on the NHS England website where you can also find out more about how to access the vaccination.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not currently a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated, there is helpful advice and information available by searching on the NHS England website where you can also find out more about how to access the vaccination.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Completion of specialist training in Neonatology with CCT or equivalent, or within 6 months
Desirable
- Higher qualification eg MD, MsC or PdD
Experience and Skills
Desirable
- Experience in a neonatal surgical centre
- Echocardiography / POCUS skills
Transport experience
Essential
- Has experience of working in Neonatal Transport
Desirable
- Has undertaken substantive training in Neonatal Transport
Education and Simulation
Essential
- Experience in undertaking training and education
Desirable
- Experience of participation in simulation teaching
Management and Quality improvement
Essential
- Evidence of Quality improvement and clinical governance participation
Desirable
- Evidence of management skills
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Completion of specialist training in Neonatology with CCT or equivalent, or within 6 months
Desirable
- Higher qualification eg MD, MsC or PdD
Experience and Skills
Desirable
- Experience in a neonatal surgical centre
- Echocardiography / POCUS skills
Transport experience
Essential
- Has experience of working in Neonatal Transport
Desirable
- Has undertaken substantive training in Neonatal Transport
Education and Simulation
Essential
- Experience in undertaking training and education
Desirable
- Experience of participation in simulation teaching
Management and Quality improvement
Essential
- Evidence of Quality improvement and clinical governance participation
Desirable
- Evidence of management 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).
Employer details
Employer name
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Connect NW premises at Gemini 8, Warrington WA5 7YA
Unit 19, Gemini 8, Apollo Park, Warrington
Warrington
WA5 7YA
Employer's website
https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)
