Clinical Fellow in Neonatal Medicine

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

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Job summary

Clinical Fellow in Neonates - August start

We are looking to recruit a clinical fellow to work on the Neonatal Unit at the tier one level. We will support you with an Advanced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner on all long days including weekends as well as a paediatric registrar and consultant . The neonatal unit has 7 ICU/HDU beds, with 13 special care beds and 20 transitional care beds. You will learn intensive care skills for babies including central access and airway skills. You will learn transferable experience in the management of unwell babies which will support you in any future career. Over the past few years the clinical fellows have provided overwhelmingly good feedback on their experience at our unit and many have chosen a career in Paediatrics as a result. We are keen to support your career with 20% of your time flexibly used to develop non clinical skills if you wish, such as QI, education or research within the department.

Please feel free to contact the Specialty Lead, Chris Warren, 01872 252667 if you would like to discuss the post.

Main duties of the job

Clinical work at level CT/ST1 or ST3 depending on experience . Depending upon specialty you will also participate in an out of hour's rota remunerated in line with the 2016 Junior Doctors Contract.

  • Assessment & management of in-patients.
  • Assessment & management of acute admissions.
  • Attend ward rounds
  • Attend multi-disciplinary ward meetings.
  • Attend out-patients (if appropriate) and assist with in-patient management.
  • Assessment of patients in the Emergency Department.
  • Fulfil the duties of the weekly timetable including out of hours responsibilities.
  • Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of clinical services.
  • Share with colleagues responsibility for the day-to-day management of the patients.
  • Have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing medical education (CME).
  • Actively participate in departmental & Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance & Audit.
  • Attend meetings as appropriate.
  • Sustainability is integral to the Trust achieving the NHS Net Zero target. All staff are actively encouraged & supported to implement new ways of working within their field of expertise.

This post will provide the opportunity to develop non-clinical skills and experience and to undertake experience in education, research or quality improvement. This will give you the experience to enhance your CV development and, along with supported clinical experience, provide additional value in their future career choices.

About us

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael's Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are available across the region.

The Trust employs 5,000+ staff, has a budget of £380 million and 750 beds

We work with health and social care organisations including NHS Kernow and NHS England to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000 which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods.

The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually developing clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally.

We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community.

Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers surfing beaches and fishing harbours to beautiful countryside and historic towns. With clean air, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and excellent schools, colleges and universities (including adult education) it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career

Date posted

30 June 2022

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£40,257 a year PA

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share

Reference number

156-MS-3368

Job locations

Royal Cornwall Hospital

Truro

TR1 3LJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click view the supporting document on the right hand side

To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:

  • Identity Checks
  • Professional registration and qualification checks
  • Employment history and reference checks
  • Work health assessments
  • Criminal record check standards
  • Right to work checks

For further information please visit:

https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation

Agency interest will not be considered until this advert has closed

Job description

Job responsibilities

PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click view the supporting document on the right hand side

To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:

  • Identity Checks
  • Professional registration and qualification checks
  • Employment history and reference checks
  • Work health assessments
  • Criminal record check standards
  • Right to work checks

For further information please visit:

https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation

Agency interest will not be considered until this advert has closed

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GMC Registration with a Licence to Practice
  • MB BS or equivalent medical qualification
  • Eligible to work at core level

Desirable

  • Formal teaching courses/qualifications

Experience

Essential

  • Demonstrable previous NHS Experience
  • ALS provider or equivalent
  • Experience in Clinical Audit and Clinical Governance
  • Ability to teach and motivate junior medical staff
  • Has achieved appropriate level of Foundation competencies

Desirable

  • Experience in Neonatal Medicine
  • Previous experience of clinical simulation
  • Previous experience of quality improvement methodology and practice
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GMC Registration with a Licence to Practice
  • MB BS or equivalent medical qualification
  • Eligible to work at core level

Desirable

  • Formal teaching courses/qualifications

Experience

Essential

  • Demonstrable previous NHS Experience
  • ALS provider or equivalent
  • Experience in Clinical Audit and Clinical Governance
  • Ability to teach and motivate junior medical staff
  • Has achieved appropriate level of Foundation competencies

Desirable

  • Experience in Neonatal Medicine
  • Previous experience of clinical simulation
  • Previous experience of quality improvement methodology and practice

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

Address

Royal Cornwall Hospital

Truro

TR1 3LJ


Employer's website

https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

Address

Royal Cornwall Hospital

Truro

TR1 3LJ


Employer's website

https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant In Neonates and Speciality Lead

Chris Warren

chris.warren4@nhs.net

01872252667

Date posted

30 June 2022

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£40,257 a year PA

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share

Reference number

156-MS-3368

Job locations

Royal Cornwall Hospital

Truro

TR1 3LJ


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