Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a permanent, full time (10 session) Neonatal consultant or a Paediatrician with special interest in Neonatology post in Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. The post holder will join the existing Neonatal Consultants' team making a total of 7 permanent Consultants. The Neonatal Unit is the Sub-regional Neonatal Intensive Care Centre (SuRNICC) at Glan Clwyd Hospital.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for the co-ordination of Neonatal and Perinatal Care across North Wales, with the aim of delivering a high quality, safe and holistic service as close to the families' homes as possible. This will depend on good capacity management of the network, and on developing services in neighbouring hospitals so that early repatriation of babies no longer requiring intensive care can occur.
The post-holder will need to develop working relationships with colleagues in Wrexham and Bangor and provide any support they may require. In addition; linking with Consultants from Merseyside and North West England are also important to allow access to tertiary services not available in North Wales, e.g., Cardiac and Neonatal Surgery in Alder Hey Hospital.
About us
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) is Wales's largest health organisation, with a budget of over £2.4 billion and a workforce of over 20,000 staff. The Health Board provides primary, community, mental health and acute hospital services for the population of North Wales.
BCUHB provides a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and specialist hospital services across 3 acute hospitals and a network of community hospitals, health centres, clinics, and mental health units. It also co-ordinates or provides the work of GP practices and NHS services provided by dentists, opticians, and pharmacists across the region.
The Health Board is an integrated health system that strives for excellent, compassionate care delivered in partnership with the public sector and other statutory and third sector organisations.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Candidates are encouraged to refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information.
If you are ready to make a significant impact on the future of healthcare in North Wales and possess the skills and experience required for this role, we invite you to apply.
Informal conversations are encouraged prior to applying. Please contact
Ambrose OnibereConsultant NeonatologistAmbrose.Onibere@wales.nhs.uk03000 844436
Job description
Job responsibilities
Candidates are encouraged to refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information.
If you are ready to make a significant impact on the future of healthcare in North Wales and possess the skills and experience required for this role, we invite you to apply.
Informal conversations are encouraged prior to applying. Please contact
Ambrose OnibereConsultant NeonatologistAmbrose.Onibere@wales.nhs.uk03000 844436
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC Specialist Registration in Neonatology or Paediatrics with Neonatal interest or CCT (Paediatrics) with Special Interest (SPIN) in Neonatology (or substantial experience or training of at least 2 years in the field of neonatology) within 6 months of date of interview
- MRCPCH or equivalent
- Valid Level 3 Safeguarding training
- NLS provider course
- Valid BLS Training
Desirable
- CCT with sub-specialty neonatal training (NTN grid scheme)
- MSc, MD, PhD or equivalent higher degree
- NLS Instructor
- Advanced Paediatric Life Support (provider course)
- Advanced Resuscitation of Newborn Infant (provider)
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of working effectively as a part of a multidisciplinary team
- Working as part of the management team
- Experience of liaison with other agencies eg child protection agencies
- Experience of undergraduate and post-graduate teaching
- Evidence of initiating, progressing and completing audit
- Experience of working in regional and sub-regional neonatal units and evidence of subspecialty interest within neonatology, commensurate with consultant skills.
Desirable
- Experience of research
- Experience of neonatal transport
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Leadership Skills
- Team Working
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills - ability to communicate sensitively with patients, relatives and staff
- Skilled in performing and interpreting cranial ultrasound scans in neonates
- Understanding of information systems and technology
- Ability to take a lead role in clinical development
Desirable
- Proficient in neonatal echocardiography
- Another sub-specialty to complement those in the department, e.g., neonatal neurology, ultrasonography, perinatal experience.
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Flexible and adaptable to competing demands
- Commitment to modern practices
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
- Ability to undertake on-call
Desirable
- Welsh speaker or willingness to learn
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC Specialist Registration in Neonatology or Paediatrics with Neonatal interest or CCT (Paediatrics) with Special Interest (SPIN) in Neonatology (or substantial experience or training of at least 2 years in the field of neonatology) within 6 months of date of interview
- MRCPCH or equivalent
- Valid Level 3 Safeguarding training
- NLS provider course
- Valid BLS Training
Desirable
- CCT with sub-specialty neonatal training (NTN grid scheme)
- MSc, MD, PhD or equivalent higher degree
- NLS Instructor
- Advanced Paediatric Life Support (provider course)
- Advanced Resuscitation of Newborn Infant (provider)
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of working effectively as a part of a multidisciplinary team
- Working as part of the management team
- Experience of liaison with other agencies eg child protection agencies
- Experience of undergraduate and post-graduate teaching
- Evidence of initiating, progressing and completing audit
- Experience of working in regional and sub-regional neonatal units and evidence of subspecialty interest within neonatology, commensurate with consultant skills.
Desirable
- Experience of research
- Experience of neonatal transport
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Leadership Skills
- Team Working
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills - ability to communicate sensitively with patients, relatives and staff
- Skilled in performing and interpreting cranial ultrasound scans in neonates
- Understanding of information systems and technology
- Ability to take a lead role in clinical development
Desirable
- Proficient in neonatal echocardiography
- Another sub-specialty to complement those in the department, e.g., neonatal neurology, ultrasonography, perinatal experience.
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Flexible and adaptable to competing demands
- Commitment to modern practices
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
- Ability to undertake on-call
Desirable
- Welsh speaker or willingness to learn
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).
