Job summary
We are pleased to advertise for a Senior Clinical Fellow Post in Neonatology (Registrar equivalent) offering to the successful candidate a one year (renewable/extendable) contract, commencing on 02 Sept 2024.
This is a replacement post of a colleague who will rotate to General Paediatrics.
The successful candidate will join a medical team of 7 Neonatal Consultants,
8 Neonatal Registrars / Senior Clinical Fellows (incl. of this post), 12 Neonatal Senior House Officers
/ Junior Clinical fellows, and an extensive and friendly neonatal nursing and administration team.
Our Units (intensive/high dependency care, special care 1&2)
provide clinical service and cover to our local Labour Ward and Postnatal Wards (approx. 7200 deliveries annually).Clinical and professional support will be provided for the competent adaptation of the role
and the further personal development of the middle grade doctor.
Further information would be available before, during, or after the interview by Dr George Vasileiadis ext. 3283. (secretaries' ext 4888, 4714)"
Main duties of the job
Senior Clinical Fellow in Neonates.
The post holder will participate in a 1:8 registrar rota in Neonatology for 12 months initially, with an option to extend for further duration. Duties will be in the Neonatal Units (Intensive and High Dependency Unit, Special Care 1 Unit, Special Care 2 Unit), Labour Ward, Postnatal Wards, and Birth Centre. The new rota will involve daytime and night duties, compliant with the Deanery Directives. Full induction to operations, duties, responsibilities, and expectations will be provided.
About us
We take PRIDE in everything we do, our five core values reflect that PRIDE. These values were developed together with our staff. We work hard to provide outstanding care to our community, delivered with PRIDE.
Our PRIDE values of Passion; Responsibility; Innovation; Drive and Empowerment inspire us and keep our patients at the heart of everything we do.
Our vision and values have been in place for seven years. Within our recovery plan we are keen to refresh our approach to making sure they more fully reflect the values of partners across North East London so that the way we work is ever more conscious of how our work contributes to local lives and is reliant on local partners.
All new staff appointed to posts at the Trust are subject to a probationary period. This will give the new staff member an opportunity to become familiar with the culture and working environment of the Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Together with the other medical colleagues to provide a service for Childrens Directorate. This includes all aspects of treatment and relevant management duties for the proper functioning of the Clinical Group.
Shared responsibility with the other colleagues for providing 24 hours, 7 days a week cover for the Neonatal Unit on a rota basis. Responsible also for covering colleagues periods of annual leave and short-term sickness
Participation in Multi-disciplinary Meetings.
Contribution to audit and clinical governance programmes.
Responsible for outpatient clinic commitments in peripheral hospitals as agreed with the Care Group management team.
Contribute to the audit programmes, Morbidity and Mortality, clinical governance programs and learning from Deaths.
Conduct all activities within the contracted level of service and operating plan for service(s).
Work in conjunction with clinical and other professional colleagues to ensure that the productivity of staff within the specialty is maintained and their job satisfaction is enhanced. This may include involvement in the appraisal process for peers and/or junior colleagues.
Be aware of, and comply with, all Trust infection prevention and control policies, to include hand hygiene, personal hygiene, environmental and food hygiene.
Prepare for and undertake the protective interventions that you are responsible for in a manner that is consistent with evidence-based practice and maintaining patient safety.
Once you understand the requirements outlined in the advert, please ensure your application accurately reflects where you match them. For further information regarding the role please read the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Shortlisting Criteria
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- Previous experience in Paediatric Medicine
- Appropriate level of clinical knowledge
Desirable
- Newborn Life Support (NLS) training or equivalent
- Previous experience in UK Heath System
- Demonstrates understanding of importance of clinical evidence & research
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 .
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 .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Neonatal Medical Staff
Romford
RM7 0AG