Job summary
Applications are invited for aSpeciality Doctor in Neonatal Medicine in Tertiary Neonatology at University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff. This post is available from March 2024.
A full-time work programme will normally comprise ten sessions per week and it is anticipated that the post holder will have 'in the order of two sessions per week' for supporting professional activities included within this (based on a basic full-time commitment) subject to a minimum of one session; the remaining sessions will be dedicated to direct clinical care.
Main duties of the job
This is an exciting opportunity to gain Neonatal experience and contribute at a world class Children's hospital, with a wealth of training and education opportunities available to successful applicants. The NICU at the UHW site provides specialised tertiary neonatal services (medical and surgical) for the whole population of South Wales with a small number of referrals from England. The Cardiff and Vale University Local Health Board offers a full range of regional specialties for children in Wales.
We are a teaching health board with close links to Cardiff University. The University boasts a high-profile teaching, research, and development role within the UK and abroad. Together, we are training the next generation of medical professionals.
References will be required to cover a minimum of two years of previous employment and/or training. A satisfactory disclosure check will be required of the successful applicant. The UHW reserves the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates apply. In view of Border Immigration Agency regulations, all applicants must state their current immigration status including expiry dates. Due to the volume of applicants, we may only be able to recruit candidates with previous UK experience within the NHS.
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.
Our mission is "Caring for People, Keeping People Well",and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population's health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.
Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.
Job description
Job responsibilities
About 570 infants are admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit at UHW per year. Approximately 5000-6000 days of critical care (intensive care / high dependency care), and approximately 4000 days of special care are delivered annually. There is an increasing complexity of case-mix and improvements in survival over time. Approximately 60% of the units admissions are regarded as tertiary referrals and much more than half the units workload relates to these patients due to the richer case mix, higher dependency and often, longer length of stay.
The UHW neonatal intensive care unit currently comprises 8 Intensive Care cots, 12 High Dependency cots and 12 Special Care cots. Expansion of the unit to 50 beds to allow for expected increases in demand for neonatal services was completed in 2019.
Please refer to attached JD & PS for more information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
About 570 infants are admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit at UHW per year. Approximately 5000-6000 days of critical care (intensive care / high dependency care), and approximately 4000 days of special care are delivered annually. There is an increasing complexity of case-mix and improvements in survival over time. Approximately 60% of the units admissions are regarded as tertiary referrals and much more than half the units workload relates to these patients due to the richer case mix, higher dependency and often, longer length of stay.
The UHW neonatal intensive care unit currently comprises 8 Intensive Care cots, 12 High Dependency cots and 12 Special Care cots. Expansion of the unit to 50 beds to allow for expected increases in demand for neonatal services was completed in 2019.
Please refer to attached JD & PS for more information.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Eligible for Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practice
- MB BS or recognised equivalent
- NLS Holder
Desirable
- Academic Excellence (prizes, merits, distinctions, etc)
Experience
Essential
- Eight years full time postgraduate training (or part time equivalent), at least five years of which will be in a speciality training programme in a relevant speciality or as a fixed-term speciality trainee in a relevant speciality, OR equivalent experience/competencies
Desirable
- Assessment of emergencies
Skills, Knowledge, Ability
Essential
- Commitment to team approach and multi-disciplinary working
- Counselling and communication skills
- Up to date with current practices in Neonatal Medicine
Desirable
- Computing Skills
- Research interests relevant to speciality
- Teaching
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
- Evidence of ability to work both in a team and alone
- Flexible approach
Other Requirements
Essential
- Satisfactory immigration status
- Satisfactory health clearance
- Satisfactory disclosure check
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Eligible for Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practice
- MB BS or recognised equivalent
- NLS Holder
Desirable
- Academic Excellence (prizes, merits, distinctions, etc)
Experience
Essential
- Eight years full time postgraduate training (or part time equivalent), at least five years of which will be in a speciality training programme in a relevant speciality or as a fixed-term speciality trainee in a relevant speciality, OR equivalent experience/competencies
Desirable
- Assessment of emergencies
Skills, Knowledge, Ability
Essential
- Commitment to team approach and multi-disciplinary working
- Counselling and communication skills
- Up to date with current practices in Neonatal Medicine
Desirable
- Computing Skills
- Research interests relevant to speciality
- Teaching
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
- Evidence of ability to work both in a team and alone
- Flexible approach
Other Requirements
Essential
- Satisfactory immigration status
- Satisfactory health clearance
- Satisfactory disclosure check
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).
