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Consultant Neonatologist
The closing date is 26 July 2025
The post holder will join 6 consultant neonatologists as the rota moves to 1 in 7. The neonatal unit at Poole (UHD) is part of the TV & Wessex Neonatal ODN and is designated as a Local Neonatal Unit (LNU) and caters to a population of c775,000 people across Dorset and provides neonatal service to about 4000 deliveries/year. There will be a planned contract of 10 programmed activities. Flexible working/part-time applications would be welcomed, though we are required to maintain a 1 in 7 on-call to meet BAPM requirements.
We are putting additional consultant time to support maternity and neonatal governance including LMNS (this role is currently filled) and other roles which can now be filled after discussion with the clinical director at job planning and we hope that these roles will now be filled on rotation (education, risk, equipment lead, audit lead, post-natal ward and ATAIN lead and Family Integrated Care lead). This hospital currently has a 2-tier rota with ANNPs and clinical fellows in tier 1 and consultants in tier 2.
Main duties of the job
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Please note: Staff recruited are expected to be available to work flexibly across all our Trust locations to meet service demands.
About us
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.
Please note if the role or service is relocated as part of a planned move, employees will not be eligible for excess mileage reimbursement. Travel from the postholder's home to the new work base will be considered a normal commute. Any other changes not related to this relocation will be managed according to the relevant Trust or National terms and conditions.
We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications
Job responsibilities
- Provide one hot neonatal service week in 7.- Provide 2-3 neonatal clinics per month, and departmental meetings .- Participate in the neonatal on call rota: currently 1 in 6 moving to 1 in 7.- Provide SpR, medical student and ANNP training and teaching including NLS courses.- Support maternity and neonatal assurance meetings (inc LMNS)- Support NCEPOD and HSIB investigations.- An interest in ATAIN/postnatal care would be welcomed.
Please note: Staff recruited are expected to be available to work flexibly across all our Trust locations to meet service demands.
This advert may be closed early if sufficient applications are received.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Full GMC Registration
* MRCPCH or equivalent (unless qualification is via CESR)
* CCT in Neonatal Medicine or Paediatrician with special interest in neonates; or eligible for above within 6 months of appointment. Or equivalent.
Experience
* NLS provider
* NLS instructor
* Experience in other sub-specialist area directly associated with neonatal practice - eg cardiology, neurology, ATAIN/postnatal care.
* Basic management skills.
* Good understanding of the structure and processes within the NHS including clinical governance.
* An understanding of research methodology and critical appraisal.
* Involvement in clinical governance.
* Evidence of publications / presentations.
* Good organisational and time-management skills.
* Research experience
Knowledge
* Understands and able to impart knowledge of neonatal problems, use of devices, infection prevention and control, and fetal medicine
* Advanced knowledge of sub-specialist area and able to impart this knowledge to the team
Other requirements specific to the role
* Demonstrate ability to lead a multidisciplinary clinical team.
* To demonstrate a commitment to further develop leadership and management skills
Personal Attributes
* Highly motivated, a good team player, ability to develop good working relationships.
* Drive and enthusiasm
* Commitment to continuing personal development
* Ability to work the hours required to ensure satisfactory performance of duties.
Language requirement
* Be able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role
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.
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