Job summary
These are 12-month posts to start in March 2025. These are senior roles, ideally suited for anyone looking to gain experience additional clinical experience in tertiary neonatal medicine. These are not recognised training posts but may be taken up as an OOPE and would also be suitable forpaediatric CCT holder to gain additional experience in neonatology prior to taking up a Consultant post.
This is an exciting time to join the team. Our new 44 cot Neonatal Intensive Care Unit opened on the Liverpool Women's Hospital site in Spring 2020 and a 22 cot Surgical Neonatal Intensive Care Unit will open on the Alder Hey Children's Hospital Site in November 2025. This new unit will consist of single-family rooms only and be the only unit of its type in the UK.
Main duties of the job
The post will involve working on the tier 2 medical rota providing clinical care across the neonatal unit, the low dependency unit and postnatal wards at Liverpool Women's Hospital and the neonatal surgical unit at Alder Hey Children's Hospital. In addition to the ST4+ rota we have a 9 person ST 1-3 rota and a 30 person ANNP rota with a separate team specialising in low dependency care. These rotas are worked alongside each other to maintain an appropriate skill mix on all shifts. This rota is compliant with the new deal working time directives. The salary will be as per the Speciality registrar pay scale with annual leave and study leave requirements as per the trust policies.
About us
Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust delivers the highest standards of care for women, babies and families. Each year we deliver over 7,500 babies, carry out over 49,000 gynaecological inpatient and outpatient procedures, care for over 1,000 poorly & preterm newborns, perform around 1,000 IVF cycles and have over 4,000 genetic appointments taking place. We believe that this along with a strong dedication to research & innovation makes usthe specialist health provider of choice in Europe for women, babies and families.
We have some of the leading experts in their field, which has been showcased on national TV and news, making our teams famous across the world for professionalism, skill & compassion.
The Trust is constantly innovating and evolving it's services to provide the most cutting edge and modern care possible. As well as developing services on our current site we have long-term aspirations for the future. We have recently launched a number of new strategies which provide a detailed long-term plan for our services.
Check out why Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust is a great place to work using the links below:
Video: https://vimeo.com/556197652
Online brochure: https://www.liverpoolwomens.nhs.uk/media/4121/recruitment-pack-great-place-to-work-16pp-v4-final.pdf
Job description
Job responsibilities
The regional neonatal unit at Liverpool Womens Hospital has 44 cots: 12 intensive care cots, 12 high dependency cots and a 20-cot low dependency area. The unit provides a state-of-the-art facility to provide world class neonatal care and is a tertiary referral centre for the Cheshire and Mersey Neonatal Network. The unit regularly accepts referrals from beyond the network with an average admission rate of more than 1200 babies per year.
As the lead NICU for the Cheshire and Mersey Neonatal Network, areas of special responsibility include the management of babies with surgical conditions, initial care of all babies with cardiac malformations requiring neonatal intervention, and treatment of retinopathy of prematurity. The unit is one of only 2 units within the network providing intensive care for extreme preterm babies (<26 weeks gestation) and providing therapeutic hypothermia.
At Liverpool Womens Hospital there is a state-of-the-art monitoring system, electronic patient record and computerised patient data management system in place. Other equipment includes colour flow doppler, inhaled nitric oxide therapy and high frequency oscillation. Regular on-unit screening for retinopathy and hearing is carried out by visiting consultants. The unit provides a regional service for retinopathy screening and laser therapy for advanced retinopathy.
The NICU team works closely with colleagues in fetal medicine and obstetrics, surgery and cardiology in providing joint antenatal counselling. The unit is close to the fetal medicine unit and adjacent to the delivery suite. Weekly joint fetal medicine and joint peri-natal MDT meetings take place. The unit has strong links to local childrens palliative care and hospice services who provide great support when undertaking parallel planning with families of babies with life limiting conditions.
There is an active research programme in conjunction with The University of Liverpools Division of Reproductive and Developmental Medicine. A regular teaching programme for junior staff, undergraduates and visiting postgraduates is in place. The unit is recognised by the RCPCH CSAC as a neonatology sub-specialty training centre. The largest team of advanced neonatal nurse practitioners (ANNPs) in the UK is a key part of the NICU workforce at LWH in both delivering medical care and in the practical training of junior nursing and medical staff. There is a local training programme for ANNPs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The regional neonatal unit at Liverpool Womens Hospital has 44 cots: 12 intensive care cots, 12 high dependency cots and a 20-cot low dependency area. The unit provides a state-of-the-art facility to provide world class neonatal care and is a tertiary referral centre for the Cheshire and Mersey Neonatal Network. The unit regularly accepts referrals from beyond the network with an average admission rate of more than 1200 babies per year.
As the lead NICU for the Cheshire and Mersey Neonatal Network, areas of special responsibility include the management of babies with surgical conditions, initial care of all babies with cardiac malformations requiring neonatal intervention, and treatment of retinopathy of prematurity. The unit is one of only 2 units within the network providing intensive care for extreme preterm babies (<26 weeks gestation) and providing therapeutic hypothermia.
At Liverpool Womens Hospital there is a state-of-the-art monitoring system, electronic patient record and computerised patient data management system in place. Other equipment includes colour flow doppler, inhaled nitric oxide therapy and high frequency oscillation. Regular on-unit screening for retinopathy and hearing is carried out by visiting consultants. The unit provides a regional service for retinopathy screening and laser therapy for advanced retinopathy.
The NICU team works closely with colleagues in fetal medicine and obstetrics, surgery and cardiology in providing joint antenatal counselling. The unit is close to the fetal medicine unit and adjacent to the delivery suite. Weekly joint fetal medicine and joint peri-natal MDT meetings take place. The unit has strong links to local childrens palliative care and hospice services who provide great support when undertaking parallel planning with families of babies with life limiting conditions.
There is an active research programme in conjunction with The University of Liverpools Division of Reproductive and Developmental Medicine. A regular teaching programme for junior staff, undergraduates and visiting postgraduates is in place. The unit is recognised by the RCPCH CSAC as a neonatology sub-specialty training centre. The largest team of advanced neonatal nurse practitioners (ANNPs) in the UK is a key part of the NICU workforce at LWH in both delivering medical care and in the practical training of junior nursing and medical staff. There is a local training programme for ANNPs.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered (or eligible to be registered) with the GMC
- MBBS or equivalent
- MRCPCH or equivalent
- NLS provider
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Completion of basic specialist training in paediatrics
- 6 months tier 2 experience (registrar level) in paediatrics with neonates
Desirable
- More than 6 months tier 2 (ST4-8) experience in neonatology
Research
Essential
- Understanding of research methodology
Teaching and Training
Essential
- Enthusiasm for and interest in training and education.
- Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors
Desirable
- Previous experience/training in delivery of simulation training
- NLS/ARNI / APLS course instructor Formal training in teaching/assessing
Clinical Governance and Audit
Essential
- Understanding of the principles of Clinical Governance.
- Experience in performing Clinical Audit
Desirable
- Experience of clinical risk management
- Experience of Quality Improvement implementation.
Communication Skills
Essential
- Good oral communication skills
- Good written communication skills
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Good organisational and time management skills.
- Willingness to develop leadership skills
- Good team working skills
Health and Fitness to Practice
Essential
- Fitness to undertake all aspects of the post as described.
- Appropriate Hepatitis immunity status for the post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered (or eligible to be registered) with the GMC
- MBBS or equivalent
- MRCPCH or equivalent
- NLS provider
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Completion of basic specialist training in paediatrics
- 6 months tier 2 experience (registrar level) in paediatrics with neonates
Desirable
- More than 6 months tier 2 (ST4-8) experience in neonatology
Research
Essential
- Understanding of research methodology
Teaching and Training
Essential
- Enthusiasm for and interest in training and education.
- Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors
Desirable
- Previous experience/training in delivery of simulation training
- NLS/ARNI / APLS course instructor Formal training in teaching/assessing
Clinical Governance and Audit
Essential
- Understanding of the principles of Clinical Governance.
- Experience in performing Clinical Audit
Desirable
- Experience of clinical risk management
- Experience of Quality Improvement implementation.
Communication Skills
Essential
- Good oral communication skills
- Good written communication skills
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Good organisational and time management skills.
- Willingness to develop leadership skills
- Good team working skills
Health and Fitness to Practice
Essential
- Fitness to undertake all aspects of the post as described.
- Appropriate Hepatitis immunity status for the post.
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).
