Consultant in Neonatal Medicine
Employer Location Norwich Salary £93,666 to £126,281 per annum pro rata Closing date 13 Feb 2024
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We invite applications for an exciting new substantive Consultant Neonatologist post at the Norfolk and Norwich University NHS Trust (NNUH). The successful applicant will join a team of 7 other Neonatal Intensive Care Consultants. The Neonatal Unit is one of 3 Regional Intensive Care Units within the Neonatal Operational Delivery Network for the East of England.
A candidate who is unable for personal reasons to undertake the duties of a whole-time post will receive equal consideration. If such a candidate is appointed the job content will be modified as appropriate in consultation with consultant colleagues and local management.
We welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. Additionally, people with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post. The Trust operates job share and flexible working.
Main duties of the job
The appointee will share the following responsibilities with the existing consultant staff.
1. The provision of in-patient services in Neonatal Medicine by arrangement.
2. The provision of out-patient services for neonatal patients.
3. To assist consultant colleagues in the provision of a consultant led approach to Neonatal Medicine.
4. To share in teaching programmes in Neonatal Medicine for medical and other staff and students. They may become the named educational supervisor for specific junior staff and be involved in their individual training plans. They should have a commitment to his/her own continuing medical education.
5. To be involved in implementing the Trust's Clinical Governance programme. This includes active participation in clinical audit, quality, clinical guidelines/pathways, professional development, appraisal and risk management
6. To have appropriate training and to maintain competence in Safeguarding Children. To discharge all appropriate responsibilities in this field including liaison with Children's services and legal representatives of the Trust and outside agencies along with the preparation of reports for statutory bodies as required.
7. To share in administrative duties allocated by mutual agreement within the Directorate. The appointee will be provided with office and secretarial support which may be shared.
8. To support and actively participate in the programme of research underway within the neonatal unit.
About us
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N& N Hospitals Charity
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
9. Flexible working hours
10. Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
11. Multi Faith prayer room
12. Discounted gym memberships
13. Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
14. Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
15. Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
16. Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
17. On-site Nursery
18. On-site cafes offering staff discounts
19. Support in career development
20. Flexible staff bank
21. Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description for the full details of the post and the person specification.
Full GMC with licence to practise required on application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
22. Full GMC Registration
23. Entry on the GMC Specialist Register Via o CCT (Proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview) o CESR or o European Community Rights o An appropriate higher qualification.
Aptitudes
Essential
24. Good communicator.
25. Capable of working in a multi-disciplinary team.
26. Enthusiasm for service development and teaching.
27. Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.
Desirable
28. Previous responsibility for service improvement.
29. Management skills
Experience
Essential
30. Applicants who are Nationals from another European country or elsewhere overseas would have to show equivalence to the 5 years training period in the National Health Service required for the specialty.
31. Training and expertise in children's safeguarding
Desirable
32. Experience in research or published papers in area of special interest
Interests
Essential
33. Commitment to develop an appropriate special interest
Circumstances
Essential
34. Flexible outlook on working hours.
35. Must live within a 15-mile radius of the base Trust or 30 minutes travelling time.
36. Ability to travel across multi-sites whilst public transport may not be available.
Communications and Language Skills
Essential
37. Ability to communicate effectively with clinical colleagues, colleagues in pathology and support staff
38. Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
Desirable
39. Good presentation skills.