Job summary
We invite applications for the post of Clinical Fellow for Service at Tier 2 (Middle Grade /ST3-8 level) in Neonatology at Hull Royal Infirmary. This posts is available from to start in September 2023 on a permanent contract.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit is located in the Women & Children's Hospital. We are a 30 bedded tertiary/ Level 3/ Advanced NICU with 12 intensive care and High Dependency Cots, 14 Special Care cots and a 4 bedded Transitional Care ward.
We work closely with these teams to provide care for the complex newborns in additional to extremely premature and neonatal surgical babies with the exception of cardiac and cardiothoracic surgery & ECMO. Out-patient services include follow up of the NICU graduates as well as new patient referrals for infants under 1 year of age allowing a diverse experience.
Contact information:
To visit the Department, or for more details contact
Dr A Manou Consultant Neonatologist (Clinical Lead) OR
Dr H Yates Consultant Neonatologist OR
Dr E Peirce Consultant Neonatologist & College Tutor
Dr R Alia Consultant Neonatologist & TPD
Through Neonatal Secretaries on
Phone: 01482 607875 or E-mail: hyp-tr.hull.neonatalsecretaries@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work alongside current Specialist Trainees and experienced ANNP's and offered equivalent training opportunities. We are committed to providing a high standard of education and training for all junior staff. The department provides a very active postgraduate education Programme including simulation training, perinatal medicine and neonatal mortality and morbidity meetings. Successful applicants will have opportunities to participate in teaching, quality improvement, audit and research within the department and supported with an appropriate study leave budget to undertake relevant courses and attend study days.
This post is New Deal compliant and the appointee will take part in Middle Grade 9 week rolling rota pattern.
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
Professional Registration
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with license to practice in UK
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
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
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Committed to patient focused care
- Motivation for personal development and improvement
- Ability to work as a team member in own and allied disciplines
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Reliability
Health
Essential
- Be able to undertake all on-call duties including emergency attendance on delivery suite.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB ChB or Equivalent
- MRCPCH or equivalent
Desirable
- Additional Post Graduate Qualification
Professional Registration
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with license to practice in UK
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
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
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Committed to patient focused care
- Motivation for personal development and improvement
- Ability to work as a team member in own and allied disciplines
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Reliability
Health
Essential
- Be able to undertake all on-call duties including emergency attendance on delivery suite.
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).
