Job summary
This
is an exciting opportunity for a senior clinical fellow or post CCT registrar
to join our level 3 NICU team for 12 months to consolidate neonatal clinical
skills alongside management, teaching, research and QI skills. Our unit cares
for a very high number of extremely preterm and low birth weight babies
adapting a non-invasive approach, incorporating latest techniques including
automated oxygen controls, SNIPV, Videolaryngoscope and Deferred cord clamping.
Additionally, this post offers experience in neonatal transfer skills through
participation in KSS transport service. Depending on the skills and abilities
of the candidates, there will be opportunities to act up in consultant rota
with support to gain further experience.
For an informal discussion about the post
please contact Dr Vennila Ponnusamy (Consultant Neonatologist & Neonatal
Specialty lead) on vennilaponnusamy@nhs.net
or Michael Hooker (Service Manager) on michaelhooker@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
Post
within the middle tier doctor rota, taking shifts including days, nights and
weekends; cover for the neonatal transfer service.
Work with existing Consultants and the
multi-disciplinary team to provide a high quality well-led service for patients
of Ashford & St Peters, including the diagnosis, investigation, treatment
and management of patients, in accordance with Trust policies and practices.
About us
Ashford and St.
Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000
people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond.
Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across out two hospitals, Ashford, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey.
We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities.
Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never
been a better time to join us in the NHS at Ashford & St Peters
Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust with our strong commitment to staff health
and wellbeing. We are committed to providing continuous professional
development, staff benefits and flexibility to shape our workforce around our
patient care.
Please
see the supporting links which you can find on the right-hand side of this job
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information about joining the ASPH Team
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Job description
Job responsibilities
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
(NICU) at St. Peters Hospital is a tertiary service commissioned by NHS
England to provide full medical neonatal services for inborn babies (both
booked and transferred in-utero), as well as for ex-utero transfers from
other providers.
We have a strong commitment to QI
and excellent participation in research. Our whole team are regular
contributors to national and international meetings as well as network and
national working groups from CRG, BAPM to NICE. We work increasingly closely
with our colleagues in maternity including in the MatNeoQI programmes of
work, and our clinical governance and safety work is high quality. Opportunities
therefore exist for you to develop roles and responsibilities that facilitate
the further development of our neonatal service.
We are an active
member of the South East Neonatal Network (SENN) which consists of Surrey,
Sussex and Kent & Medway networks. We also work closely with the Surrey
Heartlands Health and Care Partnership Local Maternity Service to ensure that
service developments are coordinated, sustainable and responsive to local
needs.
Clinical or technical
Provide direct clinical care to patients,
through all parts of the Department assisting clinical decision-making and
sharing equally in the workload.
The Consultant team will provide comprehensive
senior clinical cover to the Department.
The successful post holder will participate fully
in the middle grade rota which is compliant with current junior doctor
contract stipulations. This will include pro rata cover of the neonatal
transfer service.
Any changes will be by negotiation and will be
reflected in the job plans of the team.
Engage with medical, nursing, management and
all relevant co-workers in the delivery of department objectives: to provide
clinical leadership, improve the patient experience; ensure the highest
quality clinical care.
Actively participate in and support other staff
with education, research, quality improvement, audit and clinical governance
activities involving a multi-disciplinary workforce across the department
Participate in the professional training of
the staff in the department, both medical and non-medical, and contribute as
required to teaching sessions for other hospital staff as well as
undergraduate and postgraduate staff, including supervision of junior medical
staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
(NICU) at St. Peters Hospital is a tertiary service commissioned by NHS
England to provide full medical neonatal services for inborn babies (both
booked and transferred in-utero), as well as for ex-utero transfers from
other providers.
We have a strong commitment to QI
and excellent participation in research. Our whole team are regular
contributors to national and international meetings as well as network and
national working groups from CRG, BAPM to NICE. We work increasingly closely
with our colleagues in maternity including in the MatNeoQI programmes of
work, and our clinical governance and safety work is high quality. Opportunities
therefore exist for you to develop roles and responsibilities that facilitate
the further development of our neonatal service.
We are an active
member of the South East Neonatal Network (SENN) which consists of Surrey,
Sussex and Kent & Medway networks. We also work closely with the Surrey
Heartlands Health and Care Partnership Local Maternity Service to ensure that
service developments are coordinated, sustainable and responsive to local
needs.
Clinical or technical
Provide direct clinical care to patients,
through all parts of the Department assisting clinical decision-making and
sharing equally in the workload.
The Consultant team will provide comprehensive
senior clinical cover to the Department.
The successful post holder will participate fully
in the middle grade rota which is compliant with current junior doctor
contract stipulations. This will include pro rata cover of the neonatal
transfer service.
Any changes will be by negotiation and will be
reflected in the job plans of the team.
Engage with medical, nursing, management and
all relevant co-workers in the delivery of department objectives: to provide
clinical leadership, improve the patient experience; ensure the highest
quality clinical care.
Actively participate in and support other staff
with education, research, quality improvement, audit and clinical governance
activities involving a multi-disciplinary workforce across the department
Participate in the professional training of
the staff in the department, both medical and non-medical, and contribute as
required to teaching sessions for other hospital staff as well as
undergraduate and postgraduate staff, including supervision of junior medical
staff.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of clinical experience in tertiary neonatal care at registrar level or above
- MRCPCH or equivalent
- Full registration with the General Medical Council.
- Level 3 Child Safeguarding
Desirable
- Prior experience of consultant level work
- Subspecialty training in neonatal medicine (Grid training or equivalent)
- Research experience
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of thorough and broad training in neonatal medicine.Evidence of leadership work in neonatal medicine
- Evidence of active participation and completion of neonatal quality improvement (QI) work.
- Evidence of teaching activity.
- .
- NLS/ARNI Provider Certificate.
- Evidence of clinical governance activities
Desirable
- Thorough understanding of clinical governance
- Evidence of formal parent and colleague feedback
- Participation in regional and/or national neonatal work
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the clinical care of patients.
Knowledge
Essential
- Trust vision, values, strategic objectives and key work programmes
- Demonstrate knowledge and adherence to GMC professional code of conduct and guidance.
- Understanding of local, regional and national priorities
Desirable
- Evidence of translation of knowledge into clinical practice
Skills
Essential
- Highly skilled in the management and treatment of patients admitted to the neonatal unit
- Values consistent with the Trust Values Based Behaviours
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Evidence that can work effectively in a multidisciplinary team, be flexible and responsive to the needs of colleagues
- Ability to manage competing demands in a busy acute environment and manage own emotions under stress
- Competent in the use of IT systems including BadgerNet
Desirable
- Evidence that measures outcomes
- Evidence of ability to continuously improve patient and staff experience
- Evidence that candidate enjoys working in a team
Other Requirements
Essential
- Able to demonstrate that you are honest, reliable and trustworthy
- Treat patients, visitors, colleagues with respect
- Ability to travel between Trust sites
- Ability to be flexible to meet the needs of the team, the service and the Trust
Attitude, Behaviour and Values
Essential
- Always puts patients first
- Customer service focus
- Willing and able to take personal responsibility
- Demonstrates passion for excellence
- Seeks out and takes opportunities for improving the service offered
- Takes pride in their work and their team
- Flexible in their attitudes and behaviours to support team working and delivery of objectives
- Respects, values and cares for others
- Supports learning and development of self and others
- Supports and promotes equality and diversity
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of clinical experience in tertiary neonatal care at registrar level or above
- MRCPCH or equivalent
- Full registration with the General Medical Council.
- Level 3 Child Safeguarding
Desirable
- Prior experience of consultant level work
- Subspecialty training in neonatal medicine (Grid training or equivalent)
- Research experience
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of thorough and broad training in neonatal medicine.Evidence of leadership work in neonatal medicine
- Evidence of active participation and completion of neonatal quality improvement (QI) work.
- Evidence of teaching activity.
- .
- NLS/ARNI Provider Certificate.
- Evidence of clinical governance activities
Desirable
- Thorough understanding of clinical governance
- Evidence of formal parent and colleague feedback
- Participation in regional and/or national neonatal work
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the clinical care of patients.
Knowledge
Essential
- Trust vision, values, strategic objectives and key work programmes
- Demonstrate knowledge and adherence to GMC professional code of conduct and guidance.
- Understanding of local, regional and national priorities
Desirable
- Evidence of translation of knowledge into clinical practice
Skills
Essential
- Highly skilled in the management and treatment of patients admitted to the neonatal unit
- Values consistent with the Trust Values Based Behaviours
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Evidence that can work effectively in a multidisciplinary team, be flexible and responsive to the needs of colleagues
- Ability to manage competing demands in a busy acute environment and manage own emotions under stress
- Competent in the use of IT systems including BadgerNet
Desirable
- Evidence that measures outcomes
- Evidence of ability to continuously improve patient and staff experience
- Evidence that candidate enjoys working in a team
Other Requirements
Essential
- Able to demonstrate that you are honest, reliable and trustworthy
- Treat patients, visitors, colleagues with respect
- Ability to travel between Trust sites
- Ability to be flexible to meet the needs of the team, the service and the Trust
Attitude, Behaviour and Values
Essential
- Always puts patients first
- Customer service focus
- Willing and able to take personal responsibility
- Demonstrates passion for excellence
- Seeks out and takes opportunities for improving the service offered
- Takes pride in their work and their team
- Flexible in their attitudes and behaviours to support team working and delivery of objectives
- Respects, values and cares for others
- Supports learning and development of self and others
- Supports and promotes equality and diversity
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).
