Job summary
Consultant in Neonatal Medicine (NUH) - 10PA
An enthusiastic and highly motivated clinician is invited to apply for a Neonatal consultant post at Newham University Hospital, Barts Health NHS Trust.
This newly created 10 PA post will be an addition to a team of 6 neonatologists working in a busy level 2 unit supporting an annual birth rate of >5500. The unit is part of the NCEL Neonatal Network and provides care to families from the local Newham community, many who have complex medical and psychosocial needs. We are looking for candidates with appropriate training and experience in neonatal medicine. There is no general paediatric component to this post, but this can be considered if required for personal development purposes of any candidate.
Barts Health NHS Trust employs over 9,500 multidisciplinary staff in five hospital sites, making it one of the largest Trusts in the UK. Acute general hospital services are provided for the population of the Northeast of London.
All Trust locations are within easy reach of London City Centre which offers a plethora of leisure and social opportunities.
All applicants must be on the Specialist Register or within 6 months of achieving a CCT (or equivalent) at the date of interview. Interview will be conducted end of April 2024/early May 2024.
Main duties of the job
The appointee will join a team of 6 Consultant Neonatologist based at Newham University Hospital, part of Barts Health NHS Trust; one of the largest trusts in the UK. This is a newly created substantive post to join 6 neonatal consultants.
You are required to have experience in working in a tertiary center. Though, the post is primarily based at Newham University Hospital it may also involve working at other sites depending on clinical needs and the post holder's clinical interest.
This is a new post appointment with 10 programmed activities which will be made in accordance with the 2003 Consultant Contract Terms and Conditions.
Candidates who do not wish to work full time are eligible to apply and if successful, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis in consultation with Clinical Director and Clinical Lead.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will join a team of senior medical and nursing staff committed to providing a high-quality service to neonatal patients and their families in the London Borough of Newham. The aim is to develop the department in all aspects of clinical service and in teaching and research. Post holder will be expected to attend grand round at RLH which is our tertiary centre provides medical and surgical care to high risk medical and surgical neonates.
Please see job description for more information
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will join a team of senior medical and nursing staff committed to providing a high-quality service to neonatal patients and their families in the London Borough of Newham. The aim is to develop the department in all aspects of clinical service and in teaching and research. Post holder will be expected to attend grand round at RLH which is our tertiary centre provides medical and surgical care to high risk medical and surgical neonates.
Please see job description for more information
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- On the GMC's Specialist Register OR within six months of CCT at time of scheduled interview
- MRCPCH by examination or equivalent
- Full GMC registration
Desirable
- Higher degree, e.g. MSc, MD, PhD in Paediatrics
Clinical experience
Essential
- Valid Level 3 Safeguarding Training
- Can demonstrate having achieved the competencies equivalent to the Highest Specialist Paediatric Training
- Evidence of neonatal training at tier two rota for 24 months including 12 months in NICU
- Valid APLS and NLS.
Desirable
- SPIN module in neonatology
- Experience working in NHS
- Wider experience, research, and training, in neonatal medicine
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Meets the requirements of the GMC's 'Good Medical Practice'
- Abilty to work unsupervised and make decisions
- Good communication skills, including communicating bad news.
- Demonstrated ability to manage time effectively
Desirable
- oKnowledge of risk management, annual job planning, appraisal review process, etc.
Other
Essential
- Satisfactory Enhanced DBS and required immigration status
- Ability to fulfil all the duties of the post, including on -call commitments and travel requirements
Desirable
- Skills in languages other than English
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- On the GMC's Specialist Register OR within six months of CCT at time of scheduled interview
- MRCPCH by examination or equivalent
- Full GMC registration
Desirable
- Higher degree, e.g. MSc, MD, PhD in Paediatrics
Clinical experience
Essential
- Valid Level 3 Safeguarding Training
- Can demonstrate having achieved the competencies equivalent to the Highest Specialist Paediatric Training
- Evidence of neonatal training at tier two rota for 24 months including 12 months in NICU
- Valid APLS and NLS.
Desirable
- SPIN module in neonatology
- Experience working in NHS
- Wider experience, research, and training, in neonatal medicine
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Meets the requirements of the GMC's 'Good Medical Practice'
- Abilty to work unsupervised and make decisions
- Good communication skills, including communicating bad news.
- Demonstrated ability to manage time effectively
Desirable
- oKnowledge of risk management, annual job planning, appraisal review process, etc.
Other
Essential
- Satisfactory Enhanced DBS and required immigration status
- Ability to fulfil all the duties of the post, including on -call commitments and travel requirements
Desirable
- Skills in languages other than English
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
