Job summary
- Main area
- Neonates
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Senior Clinical Fellow
- Contract
- Fixed term: 6 months (6-12 month contract)
- Hours
- Full time - 40 hours per week
- Job ref
- 188-MT1278-A
- Employer
- University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Princess Anne Hospital
- Town
- Southampton
- Salary
- £61,825 - £70,425 dependent on experience
- Closing
- 29/12/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Senior Fellow in Neonates
NHS Medical & Dental: Senior Clinical Fellow
Job overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
Applications are invited for the post of Neonatal Senior Clinical Fellow (ST4+) to start immediately and run for 6-12months in the first instance.
ÌýWe are looking for an enthusiastic person to join our busy Tertiary Level Neonatal Care team.
ÌýThe UHS Neonatal Service based at the Princess Anne Hospital offers the full range of Neonatal Intensive Care facilities including neonatal surgery and cardiac services
·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý UHS also hosts the Network Neonatal Transport Service (SONeT).
·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý There are approximately 6000 deliveries per year in the hospital and many of these are ‘High risk’ deliveries referred to the tertiary UHS Fetal Medicine service within Princess Anne Hospital.
·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý The NICU has 37 cots: 24 Intensive and High Care and 14 Special Care cots. This is soon to increase to 42 cots as part of a neonatal expansion.
·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý UHS is a lead centre within the Wessex Neonatal ODN Network and provides the full range of sub speciality services and referrals for specialist care are received from surrounding hospitals within the Network.
·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý We run a 24 hours a day 7 days a week service and all our doctors work shifts to cover the whole period.
Working for our organisation
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
ÌýAs one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.Ìý
ÌýWe support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
ÌýSouthampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
ÌýYOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
ÌýWHAT YOU’LL DO
This is a clinical post designed to provide training, which would be suitable for middle grade doctors (ST4 and above or equivalent), including trainees considering or currently undertaking Neonatal Grid subspecialty training and also those with a CCT who wish to gain additional research and clinical experience.
You will be dedicated to providing middle grade clinical service for the regional level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at the Princess Anne Hospital, University Hospital Southampton (there is no cross cover with paediatrics).
oÌýÌýÌý This will include Neonatal ICU ward work and procedures, supporting the regional transport service, special care cover and neonatal follow up clinics
oÌýÌýÌý You will be encouraged to take part in the wide range of educational and training opportunities within the department that is a recognised centre in the National Grid for Higher Specialist Training in Neonatology. While these posts are not recognised formally as training posts by the Wessex Deanery it is anticipated that the educational opportunities available will match those of our recognised training posts.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FORÌý
·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Full GMC registration
·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý MRCPCH or equivalent
·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience post graduation with MBBS
·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý 12 months tertiary neonatal experience, plus other relevant paediatric experience and a minimum of 6 months working in the UK
GGood communication skillsÌý
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Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý ÌýÌý ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ÌýAppointment will be made under local contractual terms and conditions of service for Trust appointed (non-training fellow doctors and dentists). ÌýSuccessful candidates will have an educational framework equivalent to training grade doctors, and there will be a named educational supervisor assigned at the start of the post. The opportunity for Continued Professional Development (CPD) is highly supported and encouraged by the Trust, with options available to take study leave. All licensed doctors must meet the GMC requirements for revalidation and there will be an annual appraisal to support this process. ÌýGrades for Trust appointed (non-training) fellows will be paid a basic salary at a nodal pay point linked to the grade, at the rate set out in the National Medical and Dental pay circular. Basic salary detailed below plus any additional remuneration (as applicable) for hours set out in the doctors work schedule (e.g. additional hours, weekend allowance, and any hours which attract enhanced pay) ÌýBasic Salary – MT04Ìý £61,825ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Basic Salary – MT05 £70,425 ÌýSalary will be assessed based on experience and skills. Eligibility criteria for appointment to a Nodal Point 5; •ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Have a minimum of 6 years of Specialty trainingÌýÌý •ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Hold relevant higher specialty exam (e.g FRCP, FRCA, FRCS) •ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý A portfolio of evidence that demonstrates they meet the criteria for progression (in line with the Curriculum for the speciality similar to deanery trainee)ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý ÌýTravelling expenses will not be paid for attending interview ÌýPlease note that GMC registration (with a licence to practice) and right to work in the UK are essential for this role.Ìý Successful applicants will already have GMC registration or will be able to demonstrate they are eligible.Ìý Applicants requiring Tier 2 sponsorship should ensure they meet the Home Office application criteria prior to submitting an application.Ìý ÌýInterview date to be confirmed ÌýJob Reference: MT1278-A - This vacancy closes on or before: 13th December 2024 Ìý |
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Person specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential criteria
- UK GMC Registration
- MBBS or Equivalent
- MRCPCH or equivalent
Desirable criteria
- MSC / BSc (or other intercalated degree) other degrees / qualifications
Previous or relevant experience
Essential criteria
- Fully qualified doctor with a minimum of 5 years’ experience post-graduation with a minimum of 12 months of tertiary level 3 neonatal (NICU) experience (including the management of extremely preterm infants at 24 weeks)
- A minimum of 6 months experience working in the UK.
- Undertaken an audit or quality improvement project relevant to neonatal medicine.
- Interest or experience in research.
Aptitudes and skills
Essential criteria
- • Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English).
- • Proven ability to manage acute emergencies.
- • NLS/APLS Provider or equivalent.
- • Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of quality improvement projects / audits and evidence-based practice.
- • Good insight into own abilities and experience
- • Competence in practical procedures
- • IT skills, including the use of spreadsheets and databases
- • Ability to self-direct own learning and time (
- • Ability to work with measure of independence and handle busy workload in a demanding environment
- • Able to work well as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Desirable criteria
- • Evidence of teaching involvement and planning of education for other members of the MDT.
- • Evidence of relevant research achievement including involvement in research/audit projects and research publications or evidence of involvement in Quality improvement projects
Living the Trust values
Essential criteria
- • Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values: Patients First, Always Improving, Working Together
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Dr Kimberley Jefferies
- Job title
- Consultant Neonatologist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 02381204643
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