Job vacancy: Senior Fellow in Neonates, University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, Southampton

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

Senior Fellow in Neonates

NHS Medical & Dental: Senior Clinical Fellow

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

WHAT 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).

o This will include Neonatal ICU ward work and procedures, supporting the regional transport service, special care cover and neonatal follow up clinics

o 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 FOR

· Full GMC registration

· MRCPCH or equivalent

· Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience post graduation with MBBS

· 12 months tertiary neonatal experience, plus other relevant paediatric experience and a minimum of 6 months working in the UK

GGood communication skills

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.

Interview date to be confirmed

Job Reference: MT1278-A - This vacancy closes on or before: 13th December 2024

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

Please be advised that this vacancy may close earlier than stated if we receive a large number of applications. We will not accept any applications or queries via agencies, under any circumstances.

For more information about our Trust

https://careers.uhs.nhs.uk

Getting to work - our travel promise

Getting to work should be as easy as possible and that’s why we have introduced the UHS travel promise – a commitment from the Trust that we will provide reasonable travel options for every member of staff. Every member of staff can apply for a permit to use our park & ride facility. Eligibility for on-site parking is dependent on the nature and requirement of the role. All staff can also access a range of discounted benefits relating to travel including reduced price bus tickets, purchase of salary sacrifice bikes and ultra-low emission cars.

Our commitment to equality

Equality remains at the centre of our policymaking, service delivery, and employment practice, giving all employees equal opportunity to develop, apply for promotions, and have working arrangements that enable them to achieve a manageable work-life balance.

UHS actively promotes a work environment free from harassment and discrimination and provides training for managers and staff to ensure this happens. We also closely monitor recruitment activity, training, development, and employment practices to ensure equality of practice with regard to race, colour, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, disability, marital status and age.

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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.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name: Dr Kimberley Jefferies
Job title: Consultant Neonatologist
Email address: [email protected]
Telephone number: 02381204643

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Senior Fellow in Neonates

NHS Medical & Dental: Senior Clinical Fellow

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Working for our organisation

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Person specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential criteria

Desirable criteria

Previous or relevant experience

Essential criteria

Aptitudes and skills

Essential criteria

Desirable criteria

Living the Trust values

Essential criteria

For more information about our Trust

Getting to work - our travel promise

Our commitment to equality

How and why we use your information

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Applicant requirements

Documents to download

Further details / informal visits contact

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