Job summary
We invite applications for the post of a Trust Grade at Tier 2, (ST3-8 level) in Neonatology at Hull Royal Infirmary. This post is available from 1st Sep 2023 for 6 months.
Main duties of the job
This post would be suitable for an individual looking for UK NICU/ Tertiary/level 3 experience. In addition to the clinical experience, the Post holder will have the opportunity to develop skills in research, simulation ,service improvement and build skills in Neonatal POCUS .
2.1 Objectives of the Post
- To provide tier 2 clinical cover for the Neonatal Service in and out of hours as described in the EWTD and new deal compliant Rota
- To provide supervision and support to the Tier 1 junior doctors working alongside the Tier 2 doctors.
- To participate in induction, teaching and training
- To work with midwives and Tier 1 doctors to provide advice and guidance for babies on Postnatal wards as required,
- To work on quality improvement, service development and audits relevant to the neonatal service in Hull.
About us
Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust strongly encourages new starters to have the Covid-19 vaccine. However, it is not a mandatory requirement to work for us.
HUTH has two main sites: Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital with an annual budget of approximately £800 million. The Trust employs around 11,000 staff and serves an extended population of 1.25 million, delivering a number of outpatient services from locations across the area.
The Trust's secondary care service portfolio is comprehensive, covering the major medical and surgical specialties, routine and specialist diagnostic services and other clinical support services. These services are provided primarily to a catchment population of approximately 600,000 in the Hull and East Riding of Yorkshire area.
HUTH provides specialist and tertiary services to a population of 1.25 million extending from Scarborough in North Yorkshire to Grimsby and Scunthorpe in North East and North Lincolnshire respectively.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB ChB or Equivalent
- MRCPCH or equivalent
Desirable
- Additional Post Graduate Qualification
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Foundation Competencies (or equivalent) achieved successfully
- Minimum 6 months Training and/ or experience of working in an NICU (Level 3) at Tier 1 level
- Equivalent overseas experience maybe considered on exceptional individual case basis
- Equivalent overseas experience maybe considered on exceptional individual case basis
Desirable
- Additional Neonatal/ PICU Experience
- Previous Paediatric Experience at Tier 2 level
- Previous Paediatric cardiology/ surgery experience
Skills, Knowledge & Training
Essential
- NLS provider
- Competent in resuscitating and stabilising neonates
- Intubating and Managing Ventilated Neonates
- Competent in neonatal procedures like umbilical catheterisation
- Safeguarding Level 1 Training
Desirable
- Experience in managing pre and post -surgical aspects of neonatal care
- Perform Neonatal Echocardiograms
- Ability to perform Cranial ultrasound
- Design and manage clinical audit projects
- Supervise junior trainees and involve in informal and formal teaching
- Safeguarding Level 2 & 3 Training
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB ChB or Equivalent
- MRCPCH or equivalent
Desirable
- Additional Post Graduate Qualification
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Foundation Competencies (or equivalent) achieved successfully
- Minimum 6 months Training and/ or experience of working in an NICU (Level 3) at Tier 1 level
- Equivalent overseas experience maybe considered on exceptional individual case basis
- Equivalent overseas experience maybe considered on exceptional individual case basis
Desirable
- Additional Neonatal/ PICU Experience
- Previous Paediatric Experience at Tier 2 level
- Previous Paediatric cardiology/ surgery experience
Skills, Knowledge & Training
Essential
- NLS provider
- Competent in resuscitating and stabilising neonates
- Intubating and Managing Ventilated Neonates
- Competent in neonatal procedures like umbilical catheterisation
- Safeguarding Level 1 Training
Desirable
- Experience in managing pre and post -surgical aspects of neonatal care
- Perform Neonatal Echocardiograms
- Ability to perform Cranial ultrasound
- Design and manage clinical audit projects
- Supervise junior trainees and involve in informal and formal teaching
- Safeguarding Level 2 & 3 Training
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
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).
