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Consultant Neonatologist | University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 09 September 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 October 2024 |
| Location: | Southampton, SO16 5YA |
| Company: | University Hospital Southampton NHS FT |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6629797/188-MT1251 |
Summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
YOUR MAIN DUTIES
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the innovative and dynamic Neonatal Intensive Care Service at University Hospitals Southampton (UHS) as a Consultant Neonatologist. Two substantive posts are available as a result of expansion of neonatal services and an increase in consultant cover in line with BAPM recommendations.
The successful applicants will complete a team of 11 WTE neonatologists who provide a comprehensive neonatal service to medical and surgical neonates at Princess Anne Hospital in a 38 bed NICU (24 IC/ HDU, 14 SC) with 800 admissions per year, increasing to 42 cots after expansion. UHS is the lead centre within Wessex Neonatal ODN, providing tertiary neonatal services including cardiology, cardiac surgery, surgery, endocrinology, nephrology, neurology and neurosurgery for complex infants within Southampton Children’s Hospital. In addition, UHS hosts the Southampton hub of the Southampton-Oxford Neonatal Transport Service which undertakes 600 transfers per year.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Responsibilities
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
The successful applicantwill be expected to deliver clinical excellence within the speciality of Neonatal Medicine and must the have skills to deliver neonatal intensive care within a tertiary NICU with neonatal surgical and cardiac subspecialty patients. They will undertake Consultant neonatal duties including providing and supervising medical care to neonates within the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), postnatal wards and neonatal clinics. Supporting the care of neonates within other areas of the Trust, working collaboratively with colleagues within subspecialties, Obstetrics, Midwifery and the Fetal Medicine service. They will also undertake duties in UHS hub of the Consultant led Network Transport service and participate in an on-call rota in conjunction with the existing team to provide Consultant cover to the Neonatal Service and the Neonatal transport service.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
The successful candidate would be expected to deliver clinical excellence, be motivated and adaptable to changes within the NHS, and have a drive to improve patient care and services. A willingness to develop and work within a constantly changing environment is necessary together with an ability to remain calm under pressure. The successful candidate ideally will bring additional skills and special interests that complement the existing neonatal team. This might include, but is by no means limited to, an interest in perinatal care including antenatal counselling and liaison with fetal medicine, perinatal and neonatal palliative care, family integrated care, and transition to tertiary paediatric services. Skills and experience in point of care ultrasound, including echocardiography, would also be beneficial, but again not essential
Candidates should have a CCT in Neonatesorequivalent experience as defined by the Neonatal CSAC (either 36 months of level 3 neonatology or 24 months level 3 neonatal experience with 12 months allied specialities at ST6-8)orexperience as a consultant in a level 3 neonatal unit, and be on the GMC’s Specialist Register. Trainees who are within six months of obtaining their neonatal CCT on the date of the AAC may also apply. Applicants will be expected to demonstrate their competence to communicate in spoken and written English.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Individuals wishing to apply must be registered with the General Medical Council (GMC).
The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Consultants (England) 2003.
Interviews will be held onMonday, 07 October 2024
Job Reference: - This vacancy closes on or before: Friday 27thSeptember 2024
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This advert closes on Friday 27 Sep 2024