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Main area
Neonatal Intensive Care
Grade
NHS Medical & Dental: Senior Clinical Fellow
Contract
12 months (Fixed Term 12 months)
Hours
Full time - 40 hours per week
Job ref
188-MC20125
Employer
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Princess Anne Hospital
Town
Southampton
Salary
£61,825 or £70,425 pa assessed on experience and qualifications
Closing
23/01/2025 23:59
Interview date
11/02/2025

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Neonatal Senior Clinical Fellow

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

We are looking for an enthusiastic person to join our busy tertiary level Neonatal Intensive Care team

At any one time there are 8-10 WTE ST1-8 paediatric/neonatal deanery trainees based on the unit. In addition, there are a number of Clinical Fellows, Research Fellows, MTIs and ANNPs contributing to the SHO rota (15 WTE) and Registrar rota (16-17 WTE). The current rota enables a Registrar/ANNP & ST1-3 for both Intensive Care, High Dependency and Special care and an allocated person for Transport. Paediatric cover is completely separate to this post

Working for our organisation

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
As 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.  

We 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. 

Southampton 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

  • Participating in middle grade medical rota (registrar ST4+ or equivalent) on the neonatal unit to include shifts on intensive care, high dependency, special care and conducting neonatal follow up clinics
  • Depending on level of experience, the post-holder is also anticipated to work with SONeT Transfer team (Transport nurse +/- Transport consultant).
  • Additional duties include supporting junior colleagues on the postnatal ward and with community reviews. 
    Necessary procedural skills include peripheral cannulation, central (umbilical and long line) and arterial lines, tracheal intubation, lumbar puncture and chest drain insertion.  

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

 Appointment will be made under local contractual terms and conditions of service for Trust appointed (non-training fellow doctors and dentists).
Successful 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.
Grades 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)

Basic Salary – MT04  £61,825  Basic Salary – MT05 £70,425

Salary will be assessed based on experience and skills. Eligibility criteria for appointment to a Nodal Point 5;

  • Have a minimum of 6 years of Specialty training
  • Hold relevant higher specialty exam (e.g FRCP, FRCA, FRCS)
  • A portfolio of evidence that demonstrates they meet the criteria for progression (in line with the Curriculum for the speciality similar to deanery trainee)

Travelling expenses will not be paid for attending interview  Please note that GMC registration (with a licence to practice) and right to work in the UK are essential for this role.

Successful applicants will already have GMC registration or will be able to demonstrate they are eligible.


Applicants requiring Tier 2 sponsorship should ensure they meet the Home Office application criteria prior to submitting an application.

Interviews will be held on 11th February 2025 Job Reference; 188-MC20125

This vacancy closes on or before 23rd January 2025

Person specification

Qualifications, Training & Experience

Essential criteria
  • MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
  • GMC registration with a licence to practise
  • MRCPCH or equivalent
  • Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
Desirable criteria
  • MSC/BSc (or other intercalated degree)

Previous or relevant experience necessary

Essential criteria
  • At the time of starting the post, applicants should be a fully qualified doctor with a minimum of 5 years experience post-graduation
  • Applicants should have a minimum of 12 months experience working in a tertiary level 3 neonatal intensive care unit (NICU
  • At least 6 months experience working in the NHS within a paediatric or neonatal specialty
Desirable criteria
  • Registrar level experience in a tertiary level NICU
  • Registrar level neonatal transport experience
  • Experience managing extremely preterm infants >22 weeks gestation
  • Experience using high frequency oscillatory ventilation (HFOV), inhaled nitric oxide and therapeutic hypothermia/cerebral function monitoring

Aptitudes and skills

Essential criteria
  • NLS (& APLS) provider or equivalent
  • Proven ability to manage acute neonatal emergencies
  • Competence in practical procedures (to include neonatal venepuncture, cannulation, umbilical and long line insertion, lumbar puncture, intubation – term/preterm and chest drain insertion
  • Evidence and ability to work effectively in multi-professional teams
  • Understanding of equality and diversity and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
  • Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients, carers and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English).
  • Demonstrate good organisational skills including ability to prioritise effectively
  • Demonstrate the ability to be calm, compassionate, and able to respond efficiently to various circumstances, which may change rapidly
  • Competent IT skills and familiarity with NHS systems
Desirable criteria
  • NLS instructor
  • ARNI provider or equivalent
  • Undertaken an audit or quality improvement project relevant to neonatal medicine
  • Interest or experience in research
  • Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching including other members of the MDT

Trust Values

Essential criteria
  • All staff are expected to strive to make the Trust values ‘what we do’ – to inspire, develop and support every one of us to live our values, every patient, every colleague, every day. Each post holder is expected to ensure they live the values of: Patients First, Working Together & Always Improving

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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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.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Dr Kimberley Jefferies
Job title
Neonatal Consultant
Email address
[email protected]
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