Job summary
Applications are invited for a full time Consultant Neonatologist for our Local Neonatal Unit (LNU). This is a substantive appointment, based at Watford General Hospital and may include some outpatient work at Hemel Hempstead Hospital.
Post comprises of 10 PAs which includes 1:7 attending week and on-call commitment to Neonatal service. Sub-speciality interests that align with service needs e.g., paediatric cardiology, neurodevelopmental and/or neonatal nutrition desirable.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward thinking and enthusiastic neonatal team. The successful applicant will join an existing team of 5 neonatal consultants in the journey of progression towards 1:7 in due course.
Interview Date: 1st May 2024
- Successful candidates will be also eligible for a relocation allowance of up to £12,000 (if required)
Main duties of the job
The Trust maternity services have about 4,000 deliveries per annum. The neonatal service provides medical care for infants from 27 weeks' gestation; it has 2 intensive, 5 high dependency, 12 special care and 6 transitional care cots. Neonatal unit is part of the East of England Operational Delivery Network with pathways for extreme preterm care to Luton and Dunstable Hospital, cardiac and surgical pathways to centres in London. Neonatal unt admissions circa 900/year and 6000 care days across all care levels.
The Children Services of the Trust has a Paediatric Assessment Unit, Children's Emergency Department and Children's ward led by a team of 14 acute Consultant Paediatricians.
For the main duties of the job, please kindly refer to the detailed Job Description attached.
About us
There has never been a more exciting time to join West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust!
The Trust is in line to receive government funding for major redevelopment works with construction due to start on new buildings in 2024. Plans include a new building at Watford General Hospital to house all clinical services with our hospitals at Hemel Hempstead and St Albans being refurbished throughout with some new buildings.
But our redevelopment is not just about new buildings. Each of our three hospitals will have a clearer role and a higher level of specialist care. This is a unique chance to be at the forefront of national efforts to transform how healthcare is provided for local people. Our hugely experienced project team of senior clinicians, architects, planners and construction experts have shaped our plans which embrace the latest best practice, including advances in design and digital healthcare.
The Trust is delighted to have recently been awarded Teaching Hospital status in recognition of its wide and well-renowned role in educating doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals. We have recently opened a multi-storey car park at Watford General Hospital.
We encourage and welcome people with disabilities. For any additional information, please kindly contact recruiting manager, via,alex.sarkodie@nhs.net.
We strive to live by our Commitment, Care and Quality values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The consultant working arrangements may change responsive to service needs and subject to formal annual job plan review. It is anticipated that there will be a change of responsibilities with further expansion in consultant establishment. This will also be linked to regular performance review and appraisal cycle with view to identifying continuing professional development needs.
The new postholder will join the other neonatal consultants in doing a full attending week on the neonatal unit at 1 in 7 frequency. The neonatal attending consultant is responsible for clinical management of all admissions and in patients on the neonatal unit, supervising and teaching junior doctors and nurses, conducting daily ward rounds and handovers, regular parent communication and collaboratively engagement with maternity.
It is expected that the neonatal consultant attends all deliveries less than 30 weeks gestation, high risk deliveries that meet complexity criteria for Tier 3 attendance and any other request by the neonatal, midwifery and obstetric teams.
Out of hours on call rota will be 1: 7 with prospective cover but exclusive for neonatal service without any acute paediatric commitment. On call commitments include daily ward round at weekends and bank holidays.
Please see attached JD for detailed main duties and responsibilities of the job role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The consultant working arrangements may change responsive to service needs and subject to formal annual job plan review. It is anticipated that there will be a change of responsibilities with further expansion in consultant establishment. This will also be linked to regular performance review and appraisal cycle with view to identifying continuing professional development needs.
The new postholder will join the other neonatal consultants in doing a full attending week on the neonatal unit at 1 in 7 frequency. The neonatal attending consultant is responsible for clinical management of all admissions and in patients on the neonatal unit, supervising and teaching junior doctors and nurses, conducting daily ward rounds and handovers, regular parent communication and collaboratively engagement with maternity.
It is expected that the neonatal consultant attends all deliveries less than 30 weeks gestation, high risk deliveries that meet complexity criteria for Tier 3 attendance and any other request by the neonatal, midwifery and obstetric teams.
Out of hours on call rota will be 1: 7 with prospective cover but exclusive for neonatal service without any acute paediatric commitment. On call commitments include daily ward round at weekends and bank holidays.
Please see attached JD for detailed main duties and responsibilities of the job role.
Person Specification
Your application will be scored against the PS
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Person Specification
Your application will be scored against the PS
Essential
Desirable
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
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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).
