Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to embark on a neonatal fellowship within University Hospitals of Leicester NHS trust. UHL is host to CenTre Neonatal Transport Service as well the Leicester Neonatal Service. This programme 1 year in duration depending on individual requirements. The service has recently relocated to central location at Castle Donington and now works along side the paediatric and adult transport services as well as St John ambulance service.
CenTre has been operational since April 2010, regularly undertaking 110 - 140 transfers each month making our service one of the busiest in the UK. The service provides standalone transport for 14 units predominantly in the East Midlands. However, the service does extend into the West Midlands to provide transport services for 3 units around the Coventry / Nuneaton and Warwick area.
You will part of the day to day ruining of the transport service with support from Transport Consultants, working along side a very experienced neonatal nursing team .
You will be give training and support in this role and have many opportunities to extend your transport skills
Main duties of the job
Main duties:
- Take part the provision of a 24/7, stand alone, high quality and sustainable neonatal transport service.
- Develop skills and expertise in all aspects of neonatal transport medicine.
- Clinical management of the sick newborn in retrieval (including stabilisation and transfer
- Triage, of babies ensuring effective communication and prioritisation;
- Ensure safe transfer of babies and families
- Working collaboratively with clinicians across the network
- Taking part in service meetings, including weekly huddles, patient reviews M&M's etc
- Communicating effectively with parents and families the in relation to the care and transfer of their baby.
- Participate in clinical audit and research
About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder would be expected to develop skills and expertise in all aspects of neonatal transport medicine. Specifically, these would include: Clinical management of the sick newborn in retrieval (including stabilisation and transfer); Skills in triage, communication and prioritisation; The importance of safety in transport; Governance and legal aspects of transport medicine; Organisational issues; Audit and development of clinical guidelines.
Neonatal Transport offers a wide variety of potential training opportunities and the supports development of many skills. Training will be provided in neonatal transport and with all equipment used by the service.
Mentorship and supervision will be provided and fellows will be expected to maintain a reflective portfolio.
Rota
There is a full shift rota with 10 WTE shared with senior trainees and ANNPs. The service provides 2 acute team in the day time and 1 acute team at night. The rota consists of a mixture of long-days (12 hour shifts) and nights where the primary responsibility is to deliver newborn transport. There are day time 8 hour shifts for gaining additional neonatal experience. The rota is compliant with the junior doctor contract.
Further training opportunities/courses available
- NLS
- ARNI
- GIC
- Annual National Transport Group Conference
- Any relevant courses with discussion
There may be opportunities to provide taster days within some of the other paediatric specialities within University Hospital Leicester such as ECMO or cardiac intensive care when rostered on a day time 8 hour shift. There is an active educational programme.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder would be expected to develop skills and expertise in all aspects of neonatal transport medicine. Specifically, these would include: Clinical management of the sick newborn in retrieval (including stabilisation and transfer); Skills in triage, communication and prioritisation; The importance of safety in transport; Governance and legal aspects of transport medicine; Organisational issues; Audit and development of clinical guidelines.
Neonatal Transport offers a wide variety of potential training opportunities and the supports development of many skills. Training will be provided in neonatal transport and with all equipment used by the service.
Mentorship and supervision will be provided and fellows will be expected to maintain a reflective portfolio.
Rota
There is a full shift rota with 10 WTE shared with senior trainees and ANNPs. The service provides 2 acute team in the day time and 1 acute team at night. The rota consists of a mixture of long-days (12 hour shifts) and nights where the primary responsibility is to deliver newborn transport. There are day time 8 hour shifts for gaining additional neonatal experience. The rota is compliant with the junior doctor contract.
Further training opportunities/courses available
- NLS
- ARNI
- GIC
- Annual National Transport Group Conference
- Any relevant courses with discussion
There may be opportunities to provide taster days within some of the other paediatric specialities within University Hospital Leicester such as ECMO or cardiac intensive care when rostered on a day time 8 hour shift. There is an active educational programme.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB ChB/MBBS,
- Excellent English Communication Skills (if overseas IELTS needed for GMC registration)
- Eligible for UK GMC registration
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 1 year UK, with 6 months experience of tertiary neonatal at middle grade
- Confident in newborn resuscitation. NLS provider or equivalent e.g. NRP
Desirable
- Previous neonatal transport medicine experience
- Completed or due to complete postgraduate training
Skills
Essential
- Skills and knowledge to manage difficult acute neonatal emergencies.
- Be technically competent to act as a middle grade doctor in neonatology
- Good advanced neonatal practical skills including demonstrable of intubation and in date neonatal life support
- competence at emergency intubation.
Audit & Research
Essential
- Understand the principles of, and have participated in Audit
- Understand the principles of clinical governance
- Understand the place of research but experience not essential
Desirable
- Evidence of participation in audit.
Communication & Realtionship skills
Essential
- Excellent standard of spoken and written English
- Highly developed communication and listening skills.
- Demonstrates leadership qualities
- Able to deal with conflict
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Computer literate including ability to use Microsoft Office applications independently
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Able to manage junior doctors and communicate effectively with senior doctors and Consultants
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB ChB/MBBS,
- Excellent English Communication Skills (if overseas IELTS needed for GMC registration)
- Eligible for UK GMC registration
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 1 year UK, with 6 months experience of tertiary neonatal at middle grade
- Confident in newborn resuscitation. NLS provider or equivalent e.g. NRP
Desirable
- Previous neonatal transport medicine experience
- Completed or due to complete postgraduate training
Skills
Essential
- Skills and knowledge to manage difficult acute neonatal emergencies.
- Be technically competent to act as a middle grade doctor in neonatology
- Good advanced neonatal practical skills including demonstrable of intubation and in date neonatal life support
- competence at emergency intubation.
Audit & Research
Essential
- Understand the principles of, and have participated in Audit
- Understand the principles of clinical governance
- Understand the place of research but experience not essential
Desirable
- Evidence of participation in audit.
Communication & Realtionship skills
Essential
- Excellent standard of spoken and written English
- Highly developed communication and listening skills.
- Demonstrates leadership qualities
- Able to deal with conflict
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Computer literate including ability to use Microsoft Office applications independently
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Able to manage junior doctors and communicate effectively with senior doctors and Consultants
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
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).
