Consultant Neonatologist

Job title:

Consultant Neonatologist

Company

NHS

Job description

The post-holders will participate in the day-time duties on the neonatal unit, postnatal wards, TCU and Delivery suite, Neonatal Clinics and in the neonatal on-call rota (requests for part-time working would be considered). This additional post is to meet BAPM recommendations for a 1 in 7 neonatal consultant rota, and we would welcome an interest in post-natal care/ATAIN.Main duties of the jobThe 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 4400 deliveries/year. We are expecting additional transfers following the redesignation of Salisbury and Guernsey LNUs to SCBUs. 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 and the integration of the MatNeo concept. There is a 3-tier rota with ANNPs and ST trainees/clinical fellows in tiers 1&2, and consultants in tier 3. The post holder will be expected to:About usOur 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.There is a planned move for this service anticipated 2025 when this role and base of work will relocate to Royal Bournemouth Hospital.Upon relocation of the role/service, excess mileage allowance / reimbursement will not apply, and any travel between the postholder’s home and work base will be classified as a commute. Any other changes unrelated to this, will be handled in line with Trust/National terms and conditions.We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.Date posted28 October 2024Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary£105,504 to £139,882 a year PAContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Part-timeReference number153-M3538Job locationsPoole Hospital NHS foundation TrustLongfleet RoadPoole DorsetBH15 2JBJob descriptionJob 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.Job descriptionJob 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.Person SpecificationKnowledgeEssential

• Good understanding of Paediatric/neonatal practice

EssentialEssential

• Full GMC Registration MRCPCH or equivalent CCT in Neonatal Medicine or Paediatrician with special interest in neonates; or eligible for above within 6 months of appointment.
• Wide neonatal experience; NLS provider.
• Basic management skills.

Desirable

• Higher degree (MD, PhD)
• NLS instructor Experience in other sub-specialist area directly associated with neonatal practice – eg cardiology, neurology, ATAIN/postnatal care.
• Training in teaching/education. Involvement in national/regional audit activity.

Person SpecificationKnowledgeEssential

• Good understanding of Paediatric/neonatal practice

EssentialEssential

• Full GMC Registration MRCPCH or equivalent CCT in Neonatal Medicine or Paediatrician with special interest in neonates; or eligible for above within 6 months of appointment.
• Wide neonatal experience; NLS provider.
• Basic management skills.

Desirable

• Higher degree (MD, PhD)
• NLS instructor Experience in other sub-specialist area directly associated with neonatal practice – eg cardiology, neurology, ATAIN/postnatal care.
• Training in teaching/education. Involvement in national/regional audit activity.

Expected salary

£105504 – 139882 per year

Location

Poole, Dorset

Job date

Wed, 30 Oct 2024 08:54:17 GMT

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