Job summary

Applications are invited for a Clinical Fellow in Neonatal Intensive Care at the level of ST2-3. The post is for a period of 6 months from August 2023 but potential to extend by up to two years by mutual agreement. This is an exciting opportunity for a suitably qualified candidate to receive training and experience in tertiary level neonatal intensive care. The regional NICU at St Michael's Hospital provides regional tertiary neonatal intensive care for medical patients and supra-regional services for infants with surgical, neurosurgical and cardiac problems. It also acts as the base unit for the regional South West Neonatal Advice and Retrieval (SONAR) team.

This post would be suitable as a stand-alone fellowship or as out-of-programme experience. St Michael's NICU was rated in the top quartile (dark green) of neonatal placements for clinical experience, curriculum coverage, supportive environment and overall satisfaction on the 2018 GMC survey and the unit has a strong ethos of inclusion and development of our staff.

Applicants should have a minimum of 12 months' experience in paediatrics at SHO/ST1-3 level equivalent or be able to demonstrate transferable skills from an allied specialty (obstetrics, surgery, anaesthesia, critical care). Applicants must be eligible for full or limited registration with the GMC.

Main duties of the job

This is an exciting opportunity for a fellowship for a suitably qualified candidate to receive training and experience in tertiary level neonatal intensive care. The post would be suited to an applicant with clinical experience in either paediatrics or who has transferable skills from associated disciplines (obstetrics, surgery, anaesthesia or other critical care environment).

The regional NICU at St Michael's Hospital provides regional tertiary neonatal intensive care for medical patients and supra-regional services for infants with surgical, neurosurgical and cardiac problems. It also acts as the base unit for the regional neonatal transport team (SONAR). The unit currently has 15 intensive care cots, 8 high dependency cots, and 8 special care cots in addition to a 12 bedded transitional care ward.

About us

University Hospitals Bristol & Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, with a workforce of over 13,000 staff and 100+ different clinical services across 10 sites, serving a population of over 500,000 people across Bristol and Weston. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to patients. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust, committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact.

Join us and you can enjoy city living, be in the countryside or by the seaside, with easy access to all the South West offers. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

As an equal opportunities employer, actively working towards a diverse workforce, we aim to create a workforce that represents the diversity of our community and are committed to designing our services around the needs of patients and their loved ones. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.

It is important that you are aware that you may need to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, for all patient facing roles and roles within patient facing areas (unless there is a clear medical reason or where there are other exceptional circumstances such as no requirement for occasional patient contact).

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specifications for further details of this position.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• at least 6 months' experience in Paediatrics at ST level (not including Foundation modules) OR
• OR at least 12 months experience in a specialiy allied to neonatal medicine (anaesthetics, obstetrics, paediatric surgery)

Desirable

• Previous tertiary level neonatal experience

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Computer Literate
• Experience of and willingness to participate in teaching of other professionals

Desirable

• European Computer Driving Licence

Additional & Aptitudes

Essential

• Evidence of adherence to Trust values - Supportive, respectful, innovative, collaborative
• Ability to develop and maintain good relationships with colleagues and patients
• Evidence of self-motivation
• Ability to demonstrate professional behaviour and probity

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• Eligible for full or limited registration with the GMC at time of appointment
• Is up to date with training and fit to practice
• Success in MRCPCH Part 1A/B and Part 2 or equivalent
• Newborn life support qualification (NLS, EPALS, ARNI)

Additional Specifications

Essential

• Applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients with patients and colleagues
• Meets professional health requirements in line with GMC standards / Good Medical Practice

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