Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a post in our Neonatal department at New Cross Hospital Wolverhampton for a Neonatal Clinical Fellow. This post is for a tier 2 paediatric doctor (ST4 and above) interested in pursuing a career in neonatology.
The post is based at tertiary NICU, New Cross Hospital which has 26 cots. New Cross Hospital is the tertiary referral centre for high risk Obstetric and Neonatal care with over 5000 deliveries per year. There are local neonatal units based at Walsall and Russells Hall Hospital which form part of the New-born Services Managed Clinical Service within West Midlands ODN linked to New Cross Hospital neonatal unit. It is essential that applicants have previous experience in Neonates in a closely allied specialty (UK or equivalent). Full MRCPCH or equivalent level is highly desirable. There is excellent training in Neonatology with first class facilities, research experience, a friendly atmosphere and close working arrangements with highly trained neonatal nurses.
As part of the Clinical Fellowship Programme, we are able to sponsor for GMC registration.
Main duties of the job
To provide a clinical service in Neonatal Medicine, to provide cover for labour ward, the post-natal wards and working closely with the Consultants, other middle grade and junior grade doctors and nursing staff. There may also arise the opportunity for the post holder to provide supervision and clinical support to a team of Advanced Neonatal Nurse Practitioners (ANNPs) and Enhanced Practice (EP) nurses who work across all areas of the neonatal unit, including the post-natal ward and labour ward.
The fellow will work on average on a 1:7 shift based rota. Shift times are 0900-1700 for a standard working day, 0900-2200 for a daytime on call and 2100-1000 for a night shift.
The post will be for 12 months in the first instance, there will be a possibility of extension.
About us
The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands providing primary, acute and community services and we are incredibly proud of the diversity of both our staff and the communities we serve. We are building a workforce that can help us to fulfil our values, improve the quality of care for patients, and solve the health care problems of tomorrow. We're passionate about the value that diversity of thinking and lived experience brings in enabling us to become a learning organisation and leader in delivering compassionate care for our patients.
We are delighted that we have been rated as "Good" by CQC. We have achieved numerous awards; The Nursing Times Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff in 2020.
The Trust is a supportive working environment committed to creating flexible working arrangements that suit your needs and as such will consider all requests from applicants who wish to work flexibly.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1) To support the inpatient service in Neonatal services at New Cross Hospital.
2) Outpatient opportunities are provided in consultant led clinics
3) Research, education, audit and continuing professional development
- To take responsibility for continuing professional education in accordance with guidelines set out by the appropriate college/faculty/ professional bo
- To initiate and participate in research and Quality improvement programmes in accordance with Trust policies and procedures
- In conjunction with colleagues, to ensure that the requirements of clinical governance are met.
- Duties will involve neonatal intensive care ward cover, post-natal and transitional care and attendance at births where resuscitation may be needed. The post holder will be responsible for the clinical care of neonatal patients under supervision.
- The post holder will be responsible for the maintenance of proper case records and investigations on patients, and correspondence with General Practitioners and others as required.
6.General elements
- To participate in clinical and other service activities with the object of ensuring a high standard of patient care.
- To be able to work flexibly, and cross cover for colleagues.
- To take an active part in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training.
- To contribute to the management of the clinical service and service development.
- To contribute to the research and development of the department.
- To provide cover for colleagues as appropriate and in accordance with local Trust arrangements and Trust Policy.
- To observe the Trusts agreed policies and procedures.
- To take responsibility for your own health and safety complying with any safe working arrangements, policies and procedures which are in place.
- To accept a duty to other staff and patients to ensure that any hazards are reported and managed appropriately.
- To ensure that there are adequate arrangements for hospital staff involved in the care of patients to be able to contact you when necessary.
- We are committed to continued support for professional development, with study leave provided within budget.
- The appointment(s) will be full time (fixed term) and will have an educational supervisor and a mentor.
- Support for the new appointee will primarily be from within the Department.
Clinical audit/departmental teaching
The Trust has a supportive environment and is still small enough for personal contact with colleagues from a wide variety of disciplines.
Neonatal teaching takes place most days. There is a regular rota for teaching and the audit sessions. There is a multidisciplinary mortality and morbidity meeting held every month.
The appointment is a whole-time appointment. The appointment will be to the Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust.
The post holder will be managerially accountable to the Clinical Director of Neonatal services.
Junior Medical Staff should ensure that only two members of each rota is on leave at one time. Approval for leave is at the discretion of the relevant Consultants and is department on continuity of patient care.
Applicants should, by the date of commencement, have registered with the General Medical Council.
The appointment is subject to satisfactory health clearance and clearance by the Disclosure and Barring Service (Enhanced DBS).
The appointed doctor accepts that he/she will perform duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances at consultant request, though juniors will not be required to undertake this work for prolonged periods on a regular basis.
You are expected to cover the absence of colleagues on study and annual leave during the daytime.
The annual Leave entitlement is 27 days plus 8 bank holidays days per annum, pro rata for contracts of less than 12 months.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1) To support the inpatient service in Neonatal services at New Cross Hospital.
2) Outpatient opportunities are provided in consultant led clinics
3) Research, education, audit and continuing professional development
- To take responsibility for continuing professional education in accordance with guidelines set out by the appropriate college/faculty/ professional bo
- To initiate and participate in research and Quality improvement programmes in accordance with Trust policies and procedures
- In conjunction with colleagues, to ensure that the requirements of clinical governance are met.
- Duties will involve neonatal intensive care ward cover, post-natal and transitional care and attendance at births where resuscitation may be needed. The post holder will be responsible for the clinical care of neonatal patients under supervision.
- The post holder will be responsible for the maintenance of proper case records and investigations on patients, and correspondence with General Practitioners and others as required.
6.General elements
- To participate in clinical and other service activities with the object of ensuring a high standard of patient care.
- To be able to work flexibly, and cross cover for colleagues.
- To take an active part in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training.
- To contribute to the management of the clinical service and service development.
- To contribute to the research and development of the department.
- To provide cover for colleagues as appropriate and in accordance with local Trust arrangements and Trust Policy.
- To observe the Trusts agreed policies and procedures.
- To take responsibility for your own health and safety complying with any safe working arrangements, policies and procedures which are in place.
- To accept a duty to other staff and patients to ensure that any hazards are reported and managed appropriately.
- To ensure that there are adequate arrangements for hospital staff involved in the care of patients to be able to contact you when necessary.
- We are committed to continued support for professional development, with study leave provided within budget.
- The appointment(s) will be full time (fixed term) and will have an educational supervisor and a mentor.
- Support for the new appointee will primarily be from within the Department.
Clinical audit/departmental teaching
The Trust has a supportive environment and is still small enough for personal contact with colleagues from a wide variety of disciplines.
Neonatal teaching takes place most days. There is a regular rota for teaching and the audit sessions. There is a multidisciplinary mortality and morbidity meeting held every month.
The appointment is a whole-time appointment. The appointment will be to the Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust.
The post holder will be managerially accountable to the Clinical Director of Neonatal services.
Junior Medical Staff should ensure that only two members of each rota is on leave at one time. Approval for leave is at the discretion of the relevant Consultants and is department on continuity of patient care.
Applicants should, by the date of commencement, have registered with the General Medical Council.
The appointment is subject to satisfactory health clearance and clearance by the Disclosure and Barring Service (Enhanced DBS).
The appointed doctor accepts that he/she will perform duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances at consultant request, though juniors will not be required to undertake this work for prolonged periods on a regular basis.
You are expected to cover the absence of colleagues on study and annual leave during the daytime.
The annual Leave entitlement is 27 days plus 8 bank holidays days per annum, pro rata for contracts of less than 12 months.
Person Specification
Professional qualification, education and training.
Essential
- Medical degree.
- Demonstrates Progress and Commitment to career in paediatrics.
- APLS (or equivalent), NLS, level 3 safeguarding course.
- Enthusiasm for teaching.
Desirable
- MRCPCH.
- Training the trainers Course or similar.
- Postgraduate Qualification.
- APLS/NLS Instructor.
- Current licence to practice
Experience
Essential
- Completion of level 1 Paediatric training (or equivalent).
- Experience of and enthusiasm for teaching.
- Demonstrates understanding of the NHS and current challenges to paediatrics.
- Experience of Audit and Quality Improvement.
- Experience in mentoring or supporting junior members of staff or students.
Desirable
- Have experience of working across a range of NHS Trusts.
- Teaching/educational activities in a multi professional setting.
- Published research.
- Demonstrates leadership.
- Involvement in a research project.
Skills, Abilities and Knowledge
Essential
- Proven ability to work in a multidisciplinary team environment.
- Awareness of limitations; seeks help appropriately.
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- IT skills in Word/excel/power-point or equivalent.
- Knowledge and understanding of research methods and evaluation.
Desirable
- Knowledge and/or training in Human Factors.
Aptitudes
Essential
- Good communication skills, oral and written.
- Ability to adapt teaching approach to suit the learning needs of the trainee and their grade or level of experience.
- Ability to use initiative, self-motivated and flexible in approach to work.
- Ability to work independently.
Desirable
Person Specification
Professional qualification, education and training.
Essential
- Medical degree.
- Demonstrates Progress and Commitment to career in paediatrics.
- APLS (or equivalent), NLS, level 3 safeguarding course.
- Enthusiasm for teaching.
Desirable
- MRCPCH.
- Training the trainers Course or similar.
- Postgraduate Qualification.
- APLS/NLS Instructor.
- Current licence to practice
Experience
Essential
- Completion of level 1 Paediatric training (or equivalent).
- Experience of and enthusiasm for teaching.
- Demonstrates understanding of the NHS and current challenges to paediatrics.
- Experience of Audit and Quality Improvement.
- Experience in mentoring or supporting junior members of staff or students.
Desirable
- Have experience of working across a range of NHS Trusts.
- Teaching/educational activities in a multi professional setting.
- Published research.
- Demonstrates leadership.
- Involvement in a research project.
Skills, Abilities and Knowledge
Essential
- Proven ability to work in a multidisciplinary team environment.
- Awareness of limitations; seeks help appropriately.
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- IT skills in Word/excel/power-point or equivalent.
- Knowledge and understanding of research methods and evaluation.
Desirable
- Knowledge and/or training in Human Factors.
Aptitudes
Essential
- Good communication skills, oral and written.
- Ability to adapt teaching approach to suit the learning needs of the trainee and their grade or level of experience.
- Ability to use initiative, self-motivated and flexible in approach to work.
- Ability to work independently.
Desirable
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).
