Job summary
Applications are invited for two Medical Training Initiative Posts in the NICU department at the Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital.
The MTI(p) scheme enables non-UK/EEA paediatricians, with MRCPCH or other postgraduate qualifications, to undertake high quality postgraduate training in paediatrics for a maximum of 24 months, before returning to work in their home countries.
International Fellows on the MTI(p) scheme work in an RCPCH-approved clinical setting, exposing them not only to the specified area of paediatrics but also to child protection, safe prescribing and medico-legal practice.
The scheme provide Fellows with the opportunity to enhance and develop skills across a range of areas including leadership and management, developing guidelines, conducting audit and research and understanding of clinical governance. The main focus is to work in an environment with a patient-centred approach.
We encourage Fellows to engage in reflective practice and coaching/mentoring
Main duties of the job
Duties will be in the neonatal department on the Tier 2 rota. There will be a mixture of long day/night shifts [12.5 hours] and shorter day shifts. Duties will be divided between Intensive/High Dependency Care, Special and Transitional Care and the care of infants on the post-natal wards. Duties will be shared with senior trainees [ST4-8] and senior Advanced Neonatal Nurse Practitioners and supervision and education will be provided by Consultants. Although the post is not formally recognised for specialist training by the East of England Deanery, the incumbent will have a supervisor and access to the training opportunities afforded to other doctors in training in the department.
The selected candidate will work as part of the junior grade team within NICU and will be responsible for clinical care of patients, the recording of notes (including Badger/SEND entries), communication with parents and colleagues and all other responsibilities of a junior doctor in the department.
About us
The Department provides services for children in the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital NHS Trust. The total population is 480,000 (child population about 98,000) of whom half live around Norwich itself, and the remainder in predominantly rural communities in a very wide geographical area of central Norfolk.
The services for the newborn are centred in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit with 42 cots overall and 9 intensive care cots. A transport service is provided from Cambridge to transport babies around the region. The Intensive Care service is led by a dedicated "Consultant of the Week". There are six Consultant-led rounds a week (including weekends). A full range of intensive care is available including a full range of modes of ventilation, inhaled nitric oxide for PPHN and therapeutic hypothermia for hypoxia-ischaemia. A separate Consultant-led team is responsible for Special Care, Transitional Care, and attendance at high risk deliveries and the examination and care of babies on the post-natal ward.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description for the full details of the post along with the person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description for the full details of the post along with the person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent primary medical qualification recognised by the General Medical Council
- Full MRCPCH (by examination) OR a suitable postgraduate qualification deemed equivalent in standing
Fitness to Practice
Essential
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely
Health
Essential
- Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice)
Eligibility
Essential
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC (with License to Practise) at time of appointment
- Evidence of achievement of internship competences in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice including: o Make the care of your patient your first concern o Protect and promote the health of patients and the public o Provide a good standard of practice and care o Treat patients as individuals and respect their dignity o Work in partnership with patients o Be honest and open and act with integrity
- Achievement of competences commensurate with those outlined in the Paediatric Curriculum for Level 1 training by the time of application
- Eligibility to apply for UK entry clearance under Tier 5 of UK Immigration Regulations
- An employment history showing engagement in medical practice for at least 365 days out of the last 60 months including the most recent 12 months (at time of appointment).
Language Skills
Essential
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues. This must be demonstrated in the following way (minimum scores listed): o Achievement of the Academic lnternational English Language Testing System (IELTS) o Overall 7.5 o Speaking 7 o Listening 7 o Reading 7 o Writing 7
Career Progression
Essential
- Ability to provide a complete employment history
- Evidence that career progression is consistent with personal circumstances
- Evidence that present achievement and performance is commensurate with totality of period of training
- At least 36 months' clinical training in paediatrics (including general paediatrics, neonatology, paediatric sub-specialties and no more than 6 months of a non-paediatric speciality during this 36 month period)
Academic/Research Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates understanding of importance of audit, risk management & research.
- Potential to contribute to development in paediatrics
Personal Skills
Essential
- Communication Skills: Capacity to communicate effectively at different levels, e.g. with babies, young people and their families
- Empathy & Sensitivity: Capacity to take in others' perspectives and treat others with understanding
- Managing Others & Team Involvement: Capacity to work cooperatively with others & work effectively in a multidisciplinary team
- Problem Solving & Decision Making: Demonstrates an analytic approach to practice. Capacity to bring a range of approaches to solving problems
- Coping with Pressure: Capacity to manage acute situations under pressure. Demonstrates initiative & resilience to cope with changing circumstances
- Organisation & Planning: Capacity to achieve a balance between urgent and important demands
- Vigilance & Situational Awareness: Capacity to monitor acute situations that may change rapidly
Probity
Essential
- Professional Integrity & Respect for Others: Takes responsibility for own actions. Displays honesty, integrity & awareness of ethical issues. Understands importance of advocacy, children's rights, safety, confidentiality & consent
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent primary medical qualification recognised by the General Medical Council
- Full MRCPCH (by examination) OR a suitable postgraduate qualification deemed equivalent in standing
Fitness to Practice
Essential
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely
Health
Essential
- Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice)
Eligibility
Essential
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC (with License to Practise) at time of appointment
- Evidence of achievement of internship competences in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice including: o Make the care of your patient your first concern o Protect and promote the health of patients and the public o Provide a good standard of practice and care o Treat patients as individuals and respect their dignity o Work in partnership with patients o Be honest and open and act with integrity
- Achievement of competences commensurate with those outlined in the Paediatric Curriculum for Level 1 training by the time of application
- Eligibility to apply for UK entry clearance under Tier 5 of UK Immigration Regulations
- An employment history showing engagement in medical practice for at least 365 days out of the last 60 months including the most recent 12 months (at time of appointment).
Language Skills
Essential
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues. This must be demonstrated in the following way (minimum scores listed): o Achievement of the Academic lnternational English Language Testing System (IELTS) o Overall 7.5 o Speaking 7 o Listening 7 o Reading 7 o Writing 7
Career Progression
Essential
- Ability to provide a complete employment history
- Evidence that career progression is consistent with personal circumstances
- Evidence that present achievement and performance is commensurate with totality of period of training
- At least 36 months' clinical training in paediatrics (including general paediatrics, neonatology, paediatric sub-specialties and no more than 6 months of a non-paediatric speciality during this 36 month period)
Academic/Research Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates understanding of importance of audit, risk management & research.
- Potential to contribute to development in paediatrics
Personal Skills
Essential
- Communication Skills: Capacity to communicate effectively at different levels, e.g. with babies, young people and their families
- Empathy & Sensitivity: Capacity to take in others' perspectives and treat others with understanding
- Managing Others & Team Involvement: Capacity to work cooperatively with others & work effectively in a multidisciplinary team
- Problem Solving & Decision Making: Demonstrates an analytic approach to practice. Capacity to bring a range of approaches to solving problems
- Coping with Pressure: Capacity to manage acute situations under pressure. Demonstrates initiative & resilience to cope with changing circumstances
- Organisation & Planning: Capacity to achieve a balance between urgent and important demands
- Vigilance & Situational Awareness: Capacity to monitor acute situations that may change rapidly
Probity
Essential
- Professional Integrity & Respect for Others: Takes responsibility for own actions. Displays honesty, integrity & awareness of ethical issues. Understands importance of advocacy, children's rights, safety, confidentiality & consent
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).
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).
