Job summary
Applications are invited for vacancies at in the department of Neonatology at the Saint Mary's Hospital. This is a fixed term 2-year post via the Manchester International Fellowship Training Scheme and is ideal for those wishing to gain neonatal experience in a busy tertiary NICU.
Successful candidates will gain specialist neonatal experience within one of the largest neonatal intensive care units in the UK, with exposure to babies admitted with extreme prematurity, general surgical, urological, ENT and cardiac problems.
The post is ideally suited for anyone looking to gain tertiary neonatal experience and is suitable for enthusiastic clinical fellows who are trying to get onto Specialist register through CESR route.
This post is not a recognised training post and does not carry Deanery educational and training approval, but the posts are identical to the training posts with regards to clinical opportunities. Each junior doctor on the scheme also has a named Educational Supervisor. Study/exam leave together with financial support for courses will be provided.
Main duties of the job
- Training and experience in the management of sick, extremely preterm and surgical infants on the Newborn Intensive Care Unit, working with the multidisciplinary team including Advanced Neonatal Nurse Practitioners (ANNPs), Enhanced Neonatal Nurse Practitioners (ENNPs) and Physician Associates (PAs).
- Management of infants requiring high dependency and special care.
- Experience of neonatal outpatient follow-up.
- Attendance on the Central Delivery Unit and postnatal wards as necessary.
- To assist with training and education for the team of junior doctors, ANNPs and nurses.
- Participation in risk management processes, production of guidelines, research and audit.
- Resuscitation and stabilisation of sick and extremely preterm infants.
- Resuscitation and stabilisation of newborn infants with neonatal surgical problems.
The successful candidate will work predominantly on the Neonatal unit, as part of tier 1 and tier 2 rota. There are currently 18 WTE Consultant Neonatologists and 26 ST1-8 grades who work a full shift system
The successful candidate has the option to pursue a master's programme from Manchester Metropolitan University. This is part funded by the department.
Whilst this post is not recognised for training, depending on the expectations of the appointee we will endeavour to meet your training needs. Individual doctors should discuss their training needs with the supervising Consultant, to gain as much experience as possible from this exciting post.
About us
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of £2.6bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.
We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not currently a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated, there is helpful advice and information available by searching on the NHS England website where you can also find out more about how to access the vaccination.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not currently a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated, there is helpful advice and information available by searching on the NHS England website where you can also find out more about how to access the vaccination.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Person Specification
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Essential
- Holds acceptable primary medical qualification
- At least 3 years postgraduate training
- Competence in managing medical emergencies
- Evidence of clinical competencies in their medical speciality
- An appropriate knowledge base and ability to apply clinical judgement to problems
- A commitment to personal CPD
Desirable
- Awards/distinctions whilst studying for 1st degree
- Logbook
- Valid Life Support Course (ACLS, ALS, ATLS, APLS or similar
- Involvement in Research and Publication
Quality and Safety
Essential
- Understanding of the basic principles of evidenced based practice, patient safety, audit, clinical risk management and clincal quality improvement initiatives
- Ability to prioritise clinical need
- Ability to maximise safety and minimise risk
- Time management skillls
Desirable
- Completed an audit/quality improvement project
Maintaining Trust
Essential
- Honesty, integrity, awareness of ethical dilemmas, respect for confidentiality
- Certificate of good standing from current employer
Communications, Partnership and Teamwork
Essential
- Ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and other people within a team
- Ability to work as a team with professional colleagues in all disciplines
- Self -awareness, with knowledge of personal strengths and weaknesses, impact and areas for development
- Interest in and knowledge of the importance of leadership and management for clinicians
- English Language Skills: Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues and be demonstrated by having (the following scores in the International English Language
Desirable
- Evidence of effective team working and leadership, supported by multi-source feedback or workplace-based assessments
Manchester International Training Fellowship requirements
Essential
- Not failed any part of PLAB examination
- Engaged in medical practice for 3 out of last 5 years including the most recent 12 months
- Passed Postgraduate qualification in first attempt
- Not previously been turned down for sponsorship by an GMC approved sponsor
Person Specification
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Essential
- Holds acceptable primary medical qualification
- At least 3 years postgraduate training
- Competence in managing medical emergencies
- Evidence of clinical competencies in their medical speciality
- An appropriate knowledge base and ability to apply clinical judgement to problems
- A commitment to personal CPD
Desirable
- Awards/distinctions whilst studying for 1st degree
- Logbook
- Valid Life Support Course (ACLS, ALS, ATLS, APLS or similar
- Involvement in Research and Publication
Quality and Safety
Essential
- Understanding of the basic principles of evidenced based practice, patient safety, audit, clinical risk management and clincal quality improvement initiatives
- Ability to prioritise clinical need
- Ability to maximise safety and minimise risk
- Time management skillls
Desirable
- Completed an audit/quality improvement project
Maintaining Trust
Essential
- Honesty, integrity, awareness of ethical dilemmas, respect for confidentiality
- Certificate of good standing from current employer
Communications, Partnership and Teamwork
Essential
- Ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and other people within a team
- Ability to work as a team with professional colleagues in all disciplines
- Self -awareness, with knowledge of personal strengths and weaknesses, impact and areas for development
- Interest in and knowledge of the importance of leadership and management for clinicians
- English Language Skills: Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues and be demonstrated by having (the following scores in the International English Language
Desirable
- Evidence of effective team working and leadership, supported by multi-source feedback or workplace-based assessments
Manchester International Training Fellowship requirements
Essential
- Not failed any part of PLAB examination
- Engaged in medical practice for 3 out of last 5 years including the most recent 12 months
- Passed Postgraduate qualification in first attempt
- Not previously been turned down for sponsorship by an GMC approved sponsor
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).
