Job overview
The Neonatal Unit at The James Cook University Hospital is a part of the Northern Neonatal Network and provides a level 3 neonatal service (as defined by the British Association of Perinatal Medicine) for sick newborn babies in the Northeast of England and North Yorkshire. This unit is approved for higher specialist training in neonatology (Grid Training) by the RCPCH College Specialty Advisory Committee and Health Education Northeast. There is an accredited specialist Fetal Medicine Service on site, as well as Paediatric Ophthalmology, Paediatric Ear Nose and Throat surgery, and Paediatric Anaesthetics. There is also a large acute Paediatric Department with different sub-specialties including a sub-regional Paediatric HDU, neuro-disability, and community paediatrics where some of our NICU graduates receive on going care outside of NICU.
Main duties of the job
Applications are invited from suitable candidates for this post which provides excellent service and training opportunities in a level III tertiary neonatal unit. Staffing within the neonatal unit comprises nine Consultant Neonatologists undertaking inpatient and outpatient work, Tier 2 doctors including HSTs, tier 1 doctors, Clinical Research Fellow, and Advanced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner. The 1st tier rota consists of ST1-3 doctors, trust employed doctors and Advanced Neonatal Nurse Practitioners. All rotas are compliant with the European Working Time Directive and the new Resident Doctor Contract 2016.
Working for our organisation
The neonatal department has a strong educational and academic base, and many opportunities exist for the post holder to acquire clinical skills and training as well as audit and research experience. The post is exactly comparable to training posts in terms of opportunities and many doctors have progressed to appointment in paediatric training programmes.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.
Person specification
QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential criteria
1. Full GMC registration
2. Successful completion of NLS (or equivalent)
3. Successful completion of Level 2 Safeguarding Children: Recognition and Response in Child Protection (or equivalent)
Desirable criteria
4. Success in any two out of the three MRCPCH papers (or equivalent)
EXPERIENCE
Essential criteria
5. Good understanding of the structure and process of the NHS
6. At least 6 months experience of working with NHS in Neonates/Paediatrics
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
Desirable criteria
7. Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems
Disclosure and Barring Checks (DBS)
It is now the policy of South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who are new to the Trust who require DBS clearance for the post they have been offered, are required to pay the cost of their DBS. The method of payment for this is via salary deduction from your first month's pay.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. We welcome applications from the Black and Minority Ethnic (BAME) Network; LGBT+ Network; Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions Network, Faith Network, Childless not by Choice Network and the Menopause Support Group.
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