Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic specialty doctor to join our Regional Tertiary Neonatal Unit. You will be joining a multi-disciplinary team providing clinically excellent care to all babies across the South Western Operational Delivery Network. We are looking for an individual who would be able to take up this post from early 2025.
The Regional Neonatal Unit at Southmead is a Tertiary centre with excellent clinical outcomes. We work closely with our neighbouring unit at St. Michael's Hospital as joint lead centre for the northern half of the South West Neonatal Network. We have 34 neonatal cots of which 16 are designated intensive/high dependency.
The post will attract 10 PAs and will work a shift system during on call hours.
Main duties of the job
Full Registration with the GMC is essential. The post is based at Southmead Hospital. The Trust has teaching status and is linked with the University of Bristol and the University of the West of England. Experience and familiarity with UK hospital systems and practices or equivalent is essential. The successful candidates will be employed under Terms & Conditions of Service for specialist grade (England) 2021: SAS Contract 2021. Full details can be found in the job description and person specification.
About us
North Bristol NHS Trust is the largest Trust in the South West region and one of the largest trusts in the country. Last year the Trust treated over 100,000 inpatients, over 35,000 outpatients, 90,000 emergency department patients and helped deliver over 6,000 babies. It employs more than 9,500 staff, has approximately 1,050 inpatient beds and income in excess of £540 million (2015-2016).
The Trust provides Medical, Surgical, Neonatal and Maternity Care for its local population of approximately a million people in Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset. The Trust also provides sub regional, regional and supra regional services in Neurosciences, Orthopaedics, Pathology, Plastic Surgery and Burns, Renal Medicine and Transplant and Urology and is the Major Trauma Centre for the West Country.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a detailed description of the post, please consultant the job description and person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a detailed description of the post, please consultant the job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Registration
Essential
- MRCP/MRCPCH or equivalent
- Maintain Full registration with the GMC
Desirable
- Higher academic qualification (e.g. MD or MSc)
- NLS Instructor
Training and Experience
Essential
- Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent)
- Minimum 4 years' medical work (either continuous period or in aggregate) since obtaining a primary medical qualification of which a minimum of 2 years should have been in a relevant specialty
- Evidence of extensive experience within Tertiary neonatal services
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
Essential
- Proven evidence of involvement in QI processes
- Willingness to undertake teaching of undergraduates and postgraduates
- Willingness to be involved in research
Desirable
- Experience on simulation teaching
- Proven teaching ability
Personal Requirements
Essential
- Good written communication skills
- Evidence of the ability to communicate well with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels
- Ability to lead a team and form effective working relationships within a team
- Ability to inspire, motivate and develop the wider team
Person Specification
Qualifications and Registration
Essential
- MRCP/MRCPCH or equivalent
- Maintain Full registration with the GMC
Desirable
- Higher academic qualification (e.g. MD or MSc)
- NLS Instructor
Training and Experience
Essential
- Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent)
- Minimum 4 years' medical work (either continuous period or in aggregate) since obtaining a primary medical qualification of which a minimum of 2 years should have been in a relevant specialty
- Evidence of extensive experience within Tertiary neonatal services
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
Essential
- Proven evidence of involvement in QI processes
- Willingness to undertake teaching of undergraduates and postgraduates
- Willingness to be involved in research
Desirable
- Experience on simulation teaching
- Proven teaching ability
Personal Requirements
Essential
- Good written communication skills
- Evidence of the ability to communicate well with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels
- Ability to lead a team and form effective working relationships within a team
- Ability to inspire, motivate and develop the wider team
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).
