Job summary
Applications are invited for a Clinical Fellow in Neonatal Intensive Care at the level of ST2-3. The post is for a period of 6 months from August 2023 but potential to extend by up to two years by mutual agreement. This is an exciting opportunity for a suitably qualified candidate to receive training and experience in tertiary level neonatal intensive care. The regional NICU at St Michael's Hospital provides regional tertiary neonatal intensive care for medical patients and supra-regional services for infants with surgical, neurosurgical and cardiac problems. It also acts as the base unit for the regional South West Neonatal Advice and Retrieval (SONAR) team.
This post would be suitable as a stand-alone fellowship or as out-of-programme experience. St Michael's NICU was rated in the top quartile (dark green) of neonatal placements for clinical experience, curriculum coverage, supportive environment and overall satisfaction on the 2018 GMC survey and the unit has a strong ethos of inclusion and development of our staff.
Applicants should have a minimum of 12 months' experience in paediatrics at SHO/ST1-3 level equivalent or be able to demonstrate transferable skills from an allied specialty (obstetrics, surgery, anaesthesia, critical care). Applicants must be eligible for full or limited registration with the GMC.
Main duties of the job
This is an exciting opportunity for a fellowship for a suitably qualified candidate to receive training and experience in tertiary level neonatal intensive care. The post would be suited to an applicant with clinical experience in either paediatrics or who has transferable skills from associated disciplines (obstetrics, surgery, anaesthesia or other critical care environment).
The regional NICU at St Michael's Hospital provides regional tertiary neonatal intensive care for medical patients and supra-regional services for infants with surgical, neurosurgical and cardiac problems. It also acts as the base unit for the regional neonatal transport team (SONAR). The unit currently has 15 intensive care cots, 8 high dependency cots, and 8 special care cots in addition to a 12 bedded transitional care ward.
About us
University Hospitals Bristol & Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, with a workforce of over 13,000 staff and 100+ different clinical services across 10 sites, serving a population of over 500,000 people across Bristol and Weston. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to patients. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust, committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact.
Join us and you can enjoy city living, be in the countryside or by the seaside, with easy access to all the South West offers. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
As an equal opportunities employer, actively working towards a diverse workforce, we aim to create a workforce that represents the diversity of our community and are committed to designing our services around the needs of patients and their loved ones. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
It is important that you are aware that you may need to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, for all patient facing roles and roles within patient facing areas (unless there is a clear medical reason or where there are other exceptional circumstances such as no requirement for occasional patient contact).
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specifications for further details of this position.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specifications for further details of this position.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- at least 6 months' experience in Paediatrics at ST level (not including Foundation modules) OR
- OR at least 12 months experience in a specialiy allied to neonatal medicine (anaesthetics, obstetrics, paediatric surgery)
Desirable
- Previous tertiary level neonatal experience
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Computer Literate
- Experience of and willingness to participate in teaching of other professionals
Desirable
- European Computer Driving Licence
Additional & Aptitudes
Essential
- Evidence of adherence to Trust values - Supportive, respectful, innovative, collaborative
- Ability to develop and maintain good relationships with colleagues and patients
- Evidence of self-motivation
- Ability to demonstrate professional behaviour and probity
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Eligible for full or limited registration with the GMC at time of appointment
- Is up to date with training and fit to practice
- Success in MRCPCH Part 1A/B and Part 2 or equivalent
- Newborn life support qualification (NLS, EPALS, ARNI)
Additional Specifications
Essential
- Applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients with patients and colleagues
- Meets professional health requirements in line with GMC standards / Good Medical Practice
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- at least 6 months' experience in Paediatrics at ST level (not including Foundation modules) OR
- OR at least 12 months experience in a specialiy allied to neonatal medicine (anaesthetics, obstetrics, paediatric surgery)
Desirable
- Previous tertiary level neonatal experience
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Computer Literate
- Experience of and willingness to participate in teaching of other professionals
Desirable
- European Computer Driving Licence
Additional & Aptitudes
Essential
- Evidence of adherence to Trust values - Supportive, respectful, innovative, collaborative
- Ability to develop and maintain good relationships with colleagues and patients
- Evidence of self-motivation
- Ability to demonstrate professional behaviour and probity
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Eligible for full or limited registration with the GMC at time of appointment
- Is up to date with training and fit to practice
- Success in MRCPCH Part 1A/B and Part 2 or equivalent
- Newborn life support qualification (NLS, EPALS, ARNI)
Additional Specifications
Essential
- Applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients with patients and colleagues
- Meets professional health requirements in line with GMC standards / Good Medical Practice
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).
