Job summary
We welcome applications to join our regional NICU as a Post-CCT Clinical Fellow in Neonatal Medicine and Neonatal Transport.This post represents an excellent opportunity to develop consultant level working skills within a supportive multi-professional team whilst extending and enhancing your multidimensional portfolio and transport skills. It is anticipated that there will be opportunities for appointment to at least 1 substantive consultant post during this 1-year Fellowship.
The Department of Neonatal Medicine is based in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) situated on Level 5 of the Maternity Department, which is connected to the main hospital by a link corridor. Plymouth is the largest maternity unit in the Peninsula (approximately 4000 inborn per annum) and is designated as one of the Network NICU facilities for the South West Neonatal Operational Delivery Network. The NICU currently has 14 intensive / high dependency, 8 special and 18 transitional care cots. Recruitment is ongoing to ensure that BAPM recommended levels of nurse staffing are achieved. The unit manages neonatal intensive care problems apart from those requiring specialist surgical and tertiary cardiac involvement, who are transferred to Bristol or Southampton.
Main duties of the job
This is a full time post (10 PAs). Direct Clinical Care (DCC) of 8.5 PA and Supporting Professional Activities (SPA) of 1.5 PA. Applications to work less than full time will be considered. Duties include consultant level neonatal service cover, including non-resident on call duties, in addition to some resident duties working at middle grade, for the transport service- SoNAR, this will comprise approximately half of the role. There will be opportunities to flexibly tailor duties to accommodate relevant specialist interests that complement the department's existing portfolio.
You should exhibit personal characteristics of the highest standard. You must be honest, reliable, and enthusiastic, demonstrate initiative, resilience and ability to work under pressure, be conscientious and possess insight into your own capabilities and limitations.
About us
We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Daytime responsibilities
Your daytime responsibilities comprise clinical weeks providing consultant led care in a week on service model that includes NICU Service consultant in charge of and responsible for NICU for the week, TCW - consultant in charge of and responsible for TCW, post-natal ward, antenatal liaison and medical student teaching for the week. The Post-CCT fellow will also contribute to the middle grade rota for transport (Monday-Friday, 0800-2000) with development into the transport consultant role.
When not on service you will have ample time in non-acute weeks for personal/professional development in the domains of education, governance, management, research and specialist clinical practice etc.
It is expected that appointees will afford priority to their on-service duties and will not arrange annual, study, or professional leave or any other activities that would take them away from their clinical duties during on-service weeks, other than in exceptional circumstances.
Out-of-hours working
Out of hours duties are based on a fully annualised total on call frequency of 1 in 8. This attracts a 5% on call remuneration supplement, in accordance with the Terms & Conditions of Service Specialty Doctor (England) April 2008 (Version 4 1st April 2018).
On call duties of the Post-CCT Fellow will include consultant level on calls undertaken on a non-resident basis (the post-holder must live within a Trust approved geographical radius that permits attendance within 30 minutes when required, or be prepared to stay on site in Trust accommodation when on call). The post-holder must be reliably contactable by telephone when non-resident and on call.
Non Clinical Duties
You job plan includes non-acute weeks during which time neonatal follow-up outpatient clinics may be undertaken, as well as maintenance of ongoing responsibility for inpatient neonatal care, for example through parent consultations and/or discharge planning meetings. During the non-acute weeks you will have ample opportunity to undertake personal/professional development in various domains including education, clinical governance, management, research and areas of specialist clinical practice. Personal CPD aligned to the framework required by the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health would be optimally undertaken during these non-acute weeks. An annualised weekly allocation of 1.5 Programmed Activities (PAs) of Supporting Professional Activity is provided in the job plan for this purpose.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Daytime responsibilities
Your daytime responsibilities comprise clinical weeks providing consultant led care in a week on service model that includes NICU Service consultant in charge of and responsible for NICU for the week, TCW - consultant in charge of and responsible for TCW, post-natal ward, antenatal liaison and medical student teaching for the week. The Post-CCT fellow will also contribute to the middle grade rota for transport (Monday-Friday, 0800-2000) with development into the transport consultant role.
When not on service you will have ample time in non-acute weeks for personal/professional development in the domains of education, governance, management, research and specialist clinical practice etc.
It is expected that appointees will afford priority to their on-service duties and will not arrange annual, study, or professional leave or any other activities that would take them away from their clinical duties during on-service weeks, other than in exceptional circumstances.
Out-of-hours working
Out of hours duties are based on a fully annualised total on call frequency of 1 in 8. This attracts a 5% on call remuneration supplement, in accordance with the Terms & Conditions of Service Specialty Doctor (England) April 2008 (Version 4 1st April 2018).
On call duties of the Post-CCT Fellow will include consultant level on calls undertaken on a non-resident basis (the post-holder must live within a Trust approved geographical radius that permits attendance within 30 minutes when required, or be prepared to stay on site in Trust accommodation when on call). The post-holder must be reliably contactable by telephone when non-resident and on call.
Non Clinical Duties
You job plan includes non-acute weeks during which time neonatal follow-up outpatient clinics may be undertaken, as well as maintenance of ongoing responsibility for inpatient neonatal care, for example through parent consultations and/or discharge planning meetings. During the non-acute weeks you will have ample opportunity to undertake personal/professional development in various domains including education, clinical governance, management, research and areas of specialist clinical practice. Personal CPD aligned to the framework required by the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health would be optimally undertaken during these non-acute weeks. An annualised weekly allocation of 1.5 Programmed Activities (PAs) of Supporting Professional Activity is provided in the job plan for this purpose.
Person Specification
Certification
Essential
- GMC registration on the Specialist Register or eligibility for registration
- CCT/CCST in Paediatrics or equivalent including CESR (Paediatrics) or eligible for CCT and registration within 6 months of interview
Desirable
- Completion of RCPCH approved NTN GRID Training in Neonatal Medicine resulting in CCT/CCST in Paediatrics (Neonatal Medicine) or equivalent including CESR (Paediatrics) with subspecialty recognition in Neonatal Medicine or Neonatal Board certification from North America. Canada or Australasia (or eligible for CCT and registration within 6 months of interview)
Academic Qualification
Essential
Desirable
- BSc, MSc, DM/MD, PhD or equivalent higher degree
- Neonatal SPIN
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of experience and practice in tertiary neonatal medicine (minimum 2 years at middle grade)
- Advanced skills in neonatal medicine
- NLS Provider (or equivalent)
- Level 3 Child Protection competency
- Previous experience of neonatal transport
Desirable
- Specialist interest within neonatology
- Evidence of experience & practice in complementary domain eg cardiology, genetics, neurology, PICU, transport
- NLS or ARNI Instructor
- Advanced IT skills
- Formal qualification in neonatal transport medicine
Teaching
Essential
- Ability to teach undergraduates, junior doctors, and other health care professionals
- Evidence of commitment to lifelong learning
Desirable
- Formal training in medical education, eg. "Teaching the teacher" or similar courses
Management
Essential
- Evidence of previous management experience
Desirable
- Formal education and training in NHS management
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Understanding of the principles and importance of clinical governance
- Knowledge and experience of clinical audit, including one or more completed projects
Desirable
- Formal audit / quality improvement training
- Evidence of successful change management
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English (success in IELTS or equivalent)
- Evidence of established leadership skills
- Can prioritise work and manage own time
Desirable
- Willingness and enthusiasm to develop services and areas of personal specialist interest
Availability
Essential
- Ability to be resident on duty as required
Person Specification
Certification
Essential
- GMC registration on the Specialist Register or eligibility for registration
- CCT/CCST in Paediatrics or equivalent including CESR (Paediatrics) or eligible for CCT and registration within 6 months of interview
Desirable
- Completion of RCPCH approved NTN GRID Training in Neonatal Medicine resulting in CCT/CCST in Paediatrics (Neonatal Medicine) or equivalent including CESR (Paediatrics) with subspecialty recognition in Neonatal Medicine or Neonatal Board certification from North America. Canada or Australasia (or eligible for CCT and registration within 6 months of interview)
Academic Qualification
Essential
Desirable
- BSc, MSc, DM/MD, PhD or equivalent higher degree
- Neonatal SPIN
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of experience and practice in tertiary neonatal medicine (minimum 2 years at middle grade)
- Advanced skills in neonatal medicine
- NLS Provider (or equivalent)
- Level 3 Child Protection competency
- Previous experience of neonatal transport
Desirable
- Specialist interest within neonatology
- Evidence of experience & practice in complementary domain eg cardiology, genetics, neurology, PICU, transport
- NLS or ARNI Instructor
- Advanced IT skills
- Formal qualification in neonatal transport medicine
Teaching
Essential
- Ability to teach undergraduates, junior doctors, and other health care professionals
- Evidence of commitment to lifelong learning
Desirable
- Formal training in medical education, eg. "Teaching the teacher" or similar courses
Management
Essential
- Evidence of previous management experience
Desirable
- Formal education and training in NHS management
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Understanding of the principles and importance of clinical governance
- Knowledge and experience of clinical audit, including one or more completed projects
Desirable
- Formal audit / quality improvement training
- Evidence of successful change management
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English (success in IELTS or equivalent)
- Evidence of established leadership skills
- Can prioritise work and manage own time
Desirable
- Willingness and enthusiasm to develop services and areas of personal specialist interest
Availability
Essential
- Ability to be resident on duty as required
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).
