Job summary
Consultant in Neonatal Medicine
Applications are invited for talented, motivated and dynamic full time substantive Consultant Neonatologist to help deliver high quality tertiary neonatal services.
The St Michael's Neonatal Unit has 15 intensive care cots, 8 high dependency cots, 8 special care cots, and 16 transitional care cots. In addition, we host a neonatal transport and retrieval service. The unit is closely integrated with the regional fetal and maternal medicine departments with an annual inborn delivery rate of approximately 5,000. In addition, we serve a population of 650,000 deliveries for complex neonatal care (approximately 8% of deliveries in England and Wales).
St Michael's is adjacent to the Bristol Royal Hospital for Children, which provides all tertiary paediatric subspecialties for the region. Newborn infants requiring paediatric surgery and paediatric medical subspecialty input (such as nephrology, urology, endocrinology, neurology and pre-operative cardiology) are managed jointly between NICU and the specialist teams at the Bristol Royal Hospital for Children.
The unit also has very close links to the University of Bristol.
Main duties of the job
This full time post has 8.5 DCC and 1.5 SPA. The appointee will have strong clinical commitment and form part of a team of 14 Neonatal Consultants (10 FTE) working at St Michael's Hospital. There are excellent facilities for personal development. The timetable may be subject to change by mutual agreement with the Clinical Director, depending on departmental job planning.
Potential applicants must be on the GMC Specialist Registration with sub-specialist recognition in Neonatal Medicine OR within 6 months of having either CCT/CCST Paediatrics (Neonatal Medicine) OR CESR (Paediatrics) with subspecialty recognition in Neonatal Medicine OR Neonatal Board certification from Northern America, Canada or Australasia OR equivalent (defined as at least 3 years of training in tertiary level NICU) OR can demonstrate 3 years of experience as a Consultant in a UK 'equivalent' tertiary level NICU.
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.
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
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- GMC Specialist Registration with Sub-specialist recognition in Neonatal Medicine
- MRCPCH/MRCP (or equivalent)
- Holding or within 6 months of having either CCT/CCST Paediatrics (Neonatal Medicine) OR CESR (Paediatrics) with subspecialty recognition in Neonatal Medicine OR Neonatal Board certification from Northern America, Canada or Australasia OR can demonstrate 3 years of experience as a Consultant in a UK 'equivalent' tertiary level NICU
Desirable
- PhD, DM, MSc or equivalent higher degree
- Postgraduate teaching or leadership qualification
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in relevant specialty
- Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision
Desirable
- Evidence of a special interest and expertise that complements those of other consultants in the department and is consistent with the Trust's service strategy
Clinical Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Up to date knowledge and experience of relevant specialty
- Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialty
- Wide neonatal experience advanced skills in neonatal medicine
Desirable
Clinical Governance, Audit and Improvement
Essential
- Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies
- Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation
- Positive approach to evidence based practice
- Participation in continuing professional development (CPD) scheme and, where relevant, evidence of participation
Desirable
- Formal audit training
- Formal training in improvement methodologies
Research
Essential
- Knowledge of the principles involved in research
- Evidence of involvement in research
- Experience of research activity and author of peer reviewed publications
- Presentation to learned societies
Desirable
- Ability to increase the academic profile of the department.
- Willingness and commitment to participate in research as a consultant and ability to increase the academic profile of the Department of Neonatal Medicine.
- Formal research experience or training in research methodology
Teaching and Training
Essential
- Evidence of effective teaching of medical undergraduates and postgraduates
- Experience of supervising trainees
- Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Formal teaching qualification
Management & Leadership
Essential
- Evidence of management training and evidence of learning from it
- Ability to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist service
- Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultant
- Ability to practice independently as a consultant
- Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership
- Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks
Desirable
- Demonstration of knowledge of NHS management structures
- Management experience
- Formal management training
Interpersonal, communication and team working skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues
- Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English
- Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
- Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-professional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions
- Ability to be a flexible team member
- Good organisational skills
Any other Personal Abilities and Aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
- Awareness of personal limitations
- Demonstrates the 4 Trust values
- Meets professional health requirements
- Willingness to travel to and work in other sites necessitated by the role
- Able to meet on-call requirements
Desirable
- Ability to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- GMC Specialist Registration with Sub-specialist recognition in Neonatal Medicine
- MRCPCH/MRCP (or equivalent)
- Holding or within 6 months of having either CCT/CCST Paediatrics (Neonatal Medicine) OR CESR (Paediatrics) with subspecialty recognition in Neonatal Medicine OR Neonatal Board certification from Northern America, Canada or Australasia OR can demonstrate 3 years of experience as a Consultant in a UK 'equivalent' tertiary level NICU
Desirable
- PhD, DM, MSc or equivalent higher degree
- Postgraduate teaching or leadership qualification
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in relevant specialty
- Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision
Desirable
- Evidence of a special interest and expertise that complements those of other consultants in the department and is consistent with the Trust's service strategy
Clinical Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Up to date knowledge and experience of relevant specialty
- Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialty
- Wide neonatal experience advanced skills in neonatal medicine
Desirable
Clinical Governance, Audit and Improvement
Essential
- Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies
- Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation
- Positive approach to evidence based practice
- Participation in continuing professional development (CPD) scheme and, where relevant, evidence of participation
Desirable
- Formal audit training
- Formal training in improvement methodologies
Research
Essential
- Knowledge of the principles involved in research
- Evidence of involvement in research
- Experience of research activity and author of peer reviewed publications
- Presentation to learned societies
Desirable
- Ability to increase the academic profile of the department.
- Willingness and commitment to participate in research as a consultant and ability to increase the academic profile of the Department of Neonatal Medicine.
- Formal research experience or training in research methodology
Teaching and Training
Essential
- Evidence of effective teaching of medical undergraduates and postgraduates
- Experience of supervising trainees
- Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Formal teaching qualification
Management & Leadership
Essential
- Evidence of management training and evidence of learning from it
- Ability to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist service
- Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultant
- Ability to practice independently as a consultant
- Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership
- Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks
Desirable
- Demonstration of knowledge of NHS management structures
- Management experience
- Formal management training
Interpersonal, communication and team working skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues
- Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English
- Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
- Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-professional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions
- Ability to be a flexible team member
- Good organisational skills
Any other Personal Abilities and Aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
- Awareness of personal limitations
- Demonstrates the 4 Trust values
- Meets professional health requirements
- Willingness to travel to and work in other sites necessitated by the role
- Able to meet on-call requirements
Desirable
- Ability to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
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).
