Job summary
We invite applications for an exciting substantive Consultant Neonatologist post at the Norfolk and Norwich University NHS Trust (NNUH).
This post is part of a jobshare, consisting of 5.25PA (4.25DCC, 1SPA).The successful applicant will join a team of 8 other Neonatal Intensive Care Consultants. The Neonatal Unit is one of 3 Regional Intensive Care Units within the Neonatal Operational Delivery Network for the East of England.
We welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. Additionally, people with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post. The Trust operates job share and flexible working.
Main duties of the job
1 The provision of in-patient services in Neonatal Medicine by arrangement.
2 The provision of out-patient services for neonatal patients.
3 To assist consultant colleagues in the provision of a consultant led approach to Neonatal Medicine.
4 To share in teaching programmes in Neonatal Medicine for medical and other staff and students. They may become the named educational supervisor for specific junior staff and be involved in their individual training plans. They should have a commitment to his/her own continuing medical education.
5 To be involved in implementing the Trust's Clinical Governance programme. This includes active participation in clinical audit, quality, clinical guidelines/pathways, professional development, appraisal and risk management
6 To have appropriate training and to maintain competence in Safeguarding Children. To discharge all appropriate responsibilities in this field including liaison with Children's services and legal representatives of the Trust and outside agencies along with the preparation of reports for statutory bodies as required.
7. To share in administrative duties allocated by mutual agreement within the Directorate. The appointee will be provided with office and secretarial support which may be shared.
8. To support and actively participate in the programme of research underway within the neonatal unit.
About us
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
- Flexible working hours
- Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
- Multi Faith prayer room
- Discounted gym memberships
- Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
- Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
- Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
- On-site Nursery
- On-site cafes offering staff discounts
- Support in career development
- Flexible staff bank
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description for the full details of the post and the person specification.
Full GMC with licence to practise required on application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description for the full details of the post and the person specification.
Full GMC with licence to practise required on application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- Membership of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (MRCPCH) or equivalent
- Full GMC registration.
- Registration on the Specialist Register and CCT in Paediatrics (Neonatal Medicine) equivalent. Note: CESR applicants must be on the specialist register at the point of application.
- The applicant should be able to produce evidence that he/she is within 6 months of CCT date and is expected to achieve a Completion Certificate of Training.
Desirable
- MD, MSc, PhD or equivalent higher degree
Aptitudes
Essential
- Good communicator.
- Capable of working in a multi-disciplinary team.
- Enthusiasm for service development and teaching.
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.
Desirable
- Previous responsibility for service improvement.
- Management skills
Experience
Essential
- Wide neonatal experience including recent NICU experience
- Advanced clinical skills in neonatal medicine
- Experience of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
- Evidence of leadership skills
- Valid BLS and NLS training
- Training and expertise in children's safeguarding
- Holds current Good Clinical Practice (GCP) certification
Desirable
- Experience of research activity
- Evidence of original work as demonstrated by publications in peer reviewed journals
- Presentation to learned societies
Interests
Essential
- Commitment to develop an appropriate special interest
Circumstances
Essential
- Flexible outlook on working hours.
- Must live within a 15-mile radius of the base Trust or 30 minutes travelling time.
- Ability to travel across multi-sites whilst public transport may not be available.
Communications and Language Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with clinical colleagues, colleagues in pathology and support staff
- Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- Membership of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (MRCPCH) or equivalent
- Full GMC registration.
- Registration on the Specialist Register and CCT in Paediatrics (Neonatal Medicine) equivalent. Note: CESR applicants must be on the specialist register at the point of application.
- The applicant should be able to produce evidence that he/she is within 6 months of CCT date and is expected to achieve a Completion Certificate of Training.
Desirable
- MD, MSc, PhD or equivalent higher degree
Aptitudes
Essential
- Good communicator.
- Capable of working in a multi-disciplinary team.
- Enthusiasm for service development and teaching.
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.
Desirable
- Previous responsibility for service improvement.
- Management skills
Experience
Essential
- Wide neonatal experience including recent NICU experience
- Advanced clinical skills in neonatal medicine
- Experience of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
- Evidence of leadership skills
- Valid BLS and NLS training
- Training and expertise in children's safeguarding
- Holds current Good Clinical Practice (GCP) certification
Desirable
- Experience of research activity
- Evidence of original work as demonstrated by publications in peer reviewed journals
- Presentation to learned societies
Interests
Essential
- Commitment to develop an appropriate special interest
Circumstances
Essential
- Flexible outlook on working hours.
- Must live within a 15-mile radius of the base Trust or 30 minutes travelling time.
- Ability to travel across multi-sites whilst public transport may not be available.
Communications and Language Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with clinical colleagues, colleagues in pathology and support staff
- Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
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).
