Job summary
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Specialty Doctor in Neonatal Medicine for a 2 year period. The post will provide an excellent chance to further develop your skills in a tertiary NICU.
The department is 3rd in terms of size and population. We care for babies across the West is one of the 28 national Non -Surgical Neonatal Intensive Care Units and is in the upper 3 Midlands and beyond in addition to our local population. We work very closely with the West Midlands Neonatal Operational Delivery Network, and surgical and specialised services across Birmingham, Manchester and Liverpool, as well as neighbouring partners in Cheshire. On site is the Staffordshire Children's Hospital which provides tertiary level paediatric support in areas such as Respiratory and gastroenterology services along with a regional Paediatric Intensive care unit.
Main duties of the job
Main clinical responsibilities of the post holder include:
- Lead tier 2 cover for the intensive care, high dependency, special care, transitional care, postnatal wards. Conducting wards rounds with consultant supervision
- Holding the emergency tier 2 bleep covering labour suite and theatres for normal deliveries, emergency and elective caesarean sections (including unexpected deliveries in the Emergency Department.
- Conducting internal transfers of babies i.e. for MRIAttending neonatal clinics with consultants
- Admission and management of neonates- including supervising tier 1 colleagues
- Providing advice to junior colleagues and supervising them with regards to management of common postnatal ward problems i.e. jaundice, hypoglycaemia etc.
- Antenatal counselling for women that present to delivery suite in threatened preterm labour
About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands has two sites: Royal Stoke University Hospital, located in Stoke-on-Trent, and County Hospital, located in Stafford. From these hospitals we provide a full range of general acute hospital services for people living in and around Staffordshire and beyond. The Trust also provides specialised services for three million people in a wider area, including neighbouring counties and North Wales.
Our specialised services include cancer diagnosis and treatment, cardiothoracic surgery, neurosurgery, renal and dialysis services, neonatal intensive care and paediatric intensive care. We are recognised for our particular expertise in trauma, respiratory conditions, spinal surgery, upper gastro-intestinal surgery, complex orthopaedic surgery, laparoscopic surgery and the management of liver conditions. The Trust has some of the most modern operating theatres in Europe.
Flexible working requests will be considered.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This detailed description is in the job pack.
Main clinical responsibilities of the post holder include:
- Lead tier 2 cover for the intensive care, high dependency, special care, transitional care, postnatal wards. Conducting wards rounds with consultant supervision
- Holding the emergency tier 2 bleep covering labour suite and theatres for normal deliveries, emergency and elective caesarean sections (including unexpected deliveries in the Emergency Department.
- Conducting internal transfers of babies i.e. for MRIAttending neonatal clinics with consultants
- Admission and management of neonates- including supervising tier 1 colleagues
- Providing advice to junior colleagues and supervising them with regards to management of common postnatal ward problems i.e. jaundice, hypoglycaemia etc.
- Antenatal counselling for women that present to delivery suite in threatened preterm labour
Job description
Job responsibilities
This detailed description is in the job pack.
Main clinical responsibilities of the post holder include:
- Lead tier 2 cover for the intensive care, high dependency, special care, transitional care, postnatal wards. Conducting wards rounds with consultant supervision
- Holding the emergency tier 2 bleep covering labour suite and theatres for normal deliveries, emergency and elective caesarean sections (including unexpected deliveries in the Emergency Department.
- Conducting internal transfers of babies i.e. for MRIAttending neonatal clinics with consultants
- Admission and management of neonates- including supervising tier 1 colleagues
- Providing advice to junior colleagues and supervising them with regards to management of common postnatal ward problems i.e. jaundice, hypoglycaemia etc.
- Antenatal counselling for women that present to delivery suite in threatened preterm labour
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Full GMC Registration
Desirable
- Awards/distinctions whilst studying for 1st degree
- Academic and extracurricular achievements
- Additional postgraduate qualification i.e MD
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Demonstrated competence to at least ST4 level in all key neonatal areas ie. conducting neonatal clinics with supervision, antenatal counselling, experience of management of ventilated babies- evidenced within portfolio
- Minimum of 4 years postgraduate experience, of which 2 years are in UK Neonatal Medicine
- NLS provider
- Child protection level 3/Child protection portfolio
- Minimum of 6 months experience of working on a tier 2 rota on a UK NICU
Desirable
- Up to date RCPCH portfolio or equivalent
- Competence in common neonatal procedures with skills log within the portfolio or equivalent
Skills
Essential
- Proven ability to work as a member of a team
- Ability to organise and prioritise busy workloads effectively and cope under pressure
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, senior medical staff and other health professionals
Desirable
- Proven ability to lead a team and demonstrate initiative
- Counselling, advanced communication or related qualification/training
Personal Characteristics
Essential
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- Annual appraisals or equivalent
- Highly motivated individual- demonstrating decisiveness/accountability and flexible working
- Evidence of ongoing engagement with clinical audit and clinical governance
- Demonstrates a clear reason for wanting this Job
- Experience of teaching
Desirable
- Additional teaching qualifications
- Evidence of involvement in quality improvement projects
- Evidence of participation in research/ publications
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Full GMC Registration
Desirable
- Awards/distinctions whilst studying for 1st degree
- Academic and extracurricular achievements
- Additional postgraduate qualification i.e MD
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Demonstrated competence to at least ST4 level in all key neonatal areas ie. conducting neonatal clinics with supervision, antenatal counselling, experience of management of ventilated babies- evidenced within portfolio
- Minimum of 4 years postgraduate experience, of which 2 years are in UK Neonatal Medicine
- NLS provider
- Child protection level 3/Child protection portfolio
- Minimum of 6 months experience of working on a tier 2 rota on a UK NICU
Desirable
- Up to date RCPCH portfolio or equivalent
- Competence in common neonatal procedures with skills log within the portfolio or equivalent
Skills
Essential
- Proven ability to work as a member of a team
- Ability to organise and prioritise busy workloads effectively and cope under pressure
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, senior medical staff and other health professionals
Desirable
- Proven ability to lead a team and demonstrate initiative
- Counselling, advanced communication or related qualification/training
Personal Characteristics
Essential
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- Annual appraisals or equivalent
- Highly motivated individual- demonstrating decisiveness/accountability and flexible working
- Evidence of ongoing engagement with clinical audit and clinical governance
- Demonstrates a clear reason for wanting this Job
- Experience of teaching
Desirable
- Additional teaching qualifications
- Evidence of involvement in quality improvement projects
- Evidence of participation in research/ publications
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).
