Consultant Neonatologist

Job description

Job summary

An opportunity for a Neonatal Consultant has arisen within our neonatal service The appointment will be whole time. Any Consultant who is unable for personal reasons, to work whole time, will be eligible to be considered for the post. If such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis in consultation with Consultant colleagues. Your normal place of work will be as discussed at interview and will be confirmed in Section 1 of your contract but you may be required to work in other locations of the Trust. In particular, flexibility is required across the two main Hospital sites (Leicester Royal Infirmary, Leicester General Hospital).
Main duties of the job

Job Plan The job plan will be subject to annual review, with any revisions sought by mutual agreement but it is expected that the successful candidate will work with the CMG Management team to ensure that services are delivered efficiently and reflect best practice with processes and governance to match - this may require new and flexible ways of working in the future. This post consists of a core job plan with 10 PA post including 1.5 SPA. The job plan consists of different types of weeks: Service weeks covering the Intensive Care Unit at the Leicester Royal Infirmary Service weeks covering the Low Dependency Units at both the Leicester Royal Infirmary and the Leicester General Hospital Non Service Weeks Transport Weeks On call nights with compensatory time off It is expected that most Consultants within the Trust will have 2.5 PA's for Supporting Professional Activities (SPA). 1.5 PA's are allocated as a minimum to all consultants for SPA in order to support the requirements of revalidation which include activities such as participating in audit, CPD and mandatory training. Up to a further 1 PA will be available for SPA by mutual agreement as part of the job planning process for further appropriate verifiable SPA. Where a consultant decides not to undertake additional SPA over and above 1.5 PA's, suitable alternative clinical work will be offered to bring the job plan up to 10 PA's.
About us

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals:

• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact, and
• research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:

http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/

Job description

Job responsibilities

The overriding purpose is to support the provision of highest quality patient care through personal actions and continuous improvement. Responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness, and the proper functioning of the department; Cover for colleagues annual leave and other authorised absences; To participate in service development and business planning in collaboration with the other Consultants in the department, the CMG and local GPs and commissioners within the local CCGs; Professional supervision and management of junior medical staff including the observance of local employment and human resource policies and procedures; Responsibilities for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required and contributing to undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing medical education activity, locally and nationally; Participating in medical audit, the Trusts Clinical Governance processes and in CPD CPD is provided in job plans and attendance at audit and other governance meetings in mandatory; Managerial, including budgetary responsibilities where appropriate and compliance with standing orders and standing financial instructions of the Trust; In line with GMC Good Medical Practice it is the responsibility of the post-holder to ensure that all duties are carried out to the highest possible standard, and in accordance with current quality initiatives within the area or work. The post-holder is expected to respond in a timely fashion to legitimate requests from Trust officers this might include investigations of incidents or complaints. The post-holder is expected to participate in teaching and training of junior staff and other clinical staff groups. The appointee will also have supervision responsibilities for junior medical staff within the specialty. If appropriate the post-holder will be names in the contract of junior staff as the person responsible for overseeing their training and as an initial source of advice to such doctors regarding their careers. The post-holder is expected to participate in professional continuing medical education; study leave is provided for this purpose. The post-holder will be expected to undertake the Trust Corporate and Directorate specific Induction and competency Programmes appropriate to role. The post-holder will be required to maintain their continuing professional development (CPD) to be able to successfully revalidate. As per the Trust requirement the successful candidate will be required to have annual appraisal and attend/keep fully up to date with statutory and mandatory training as stipulated. Work effectively with Obstetrics, Fetal Medicine and Paediatric colleagues. Work alongside the CMG Quality and Safety Team to ensure identification and reduction of risks, incidents and complaints to ensure learning takes place and the overall improvement of patient safety. Actively ensure the appropriate safeguarding of patients

Job description
Job responsibilities

The overriding purpose is to support the provision of highest quality patient care through personal actions and continuous improvement. Responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness, and the proper functioning of the department; Cover for colleagues annual leave and other authorised absences; To participate in service development and business planning in collaboration with the other Consultants in the department, the CMG and local GPs and commissioners within the local CCGs; Professional supervision and management of junior medical staff including the observance of local employment and human resource policies and procedures; Responsibilities for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required and contributing to undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing medical education activity, locally and nationally; Participating in medical audit, the Trusts Clinical Governance processes and in CPD CPD is provided in job plans and attendance at audit and other governance meetings in mandatory; Managerial, including budgetary responsibilities where appropriate and compliance with standing orders and standing financial instructions of the Trust; In line with GMC Good Medical Practice it is the responsibility of the post-holder to ensure that all duties are carried out to the highest possible standard, and in accordance with current quality initiatives within the area or work. The post-holder is expected to respond in a timely fashion to legitimate requests from Trust officers this might include investigations of incidents or complaints. The post-holder is expected to participate in teaching and training of junior staff and other clinical staff groups. The appointee will also have supervision responsibilities for junior medical staff within the specialty. If appropriate the post-holder will be names in the contract of junior staff as the person responsible for overseeing their training and as an initial source of advice to such doctors regarding their careers. The post-holder is expected to participate in professional continuing medical education; study leave is provided for this purpose. The post-holder will be expected to undertake the Trust Corporate and Directorate specific Induction and competency Programmes appropriate to role. The post-holder will be required to maintain their continuing professional development (CPD) to be able to successfully revalidate. As per the Trust requirement the successful candidate will be required to have annual appraisal and attend/keep fully up to date with statutory and mandatory training as stipulated. Work effectively with Obstetrics, Fetal Medicine and Paediatric colleagues. Work alongside the CMG Quality and Safety Team to ensure identification and reduction of risks, incidents and complaints to ensure learning takes place and the overall improvement of patient safety. Actively ensure the appropriate safeguarding of patients

Person Specification

Qualifications / Training

Essential

• MRCPCH by examination or equivalent
• Full GMC Registration
• On the GMC's specialist register OR within six months of CCT at time of scheduled interview Note: Portfolio pathway [formerly CESR] applicants must be on the specialist register at the point of appointment Note: If not currently on the Neonatal Subspecialty Register, must have 24 months middle grade experience in neonatal intensive care in a level 3/NICU

Desirable

• Membership of relevant Specialist Societies or Associations
• Higher degree e.g. MSc, MD or equivalent
• Hold a Neonatal Subspecialty CCT

Experience / ClinicalSkills

Essential

• Fully trained in Neonatal Medicine
• Excellent clinical skills and experience requisite to meeting all aspects of the Job Plan
• Ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
• Demonstrates clear, logical thinking / analytical approach
• Willingness to develop skills and experience in areas of interest
• Valid Level 3 safeguarding training
• Valid NLS training

Desirable

• Evidence of clinical or research commitment and a relevant specialty of interest.
• Evidence of work relating to health inequities . Community focused/neonatal public health interest
• Commitment to BFI programme
• Community focused/neonatal public health interest

Audit/ Quality Improvement

Essential

• Effective participation in and a commitment to clinical audit
• Participation in a quality improvement programme
• Experience of quality improvement work and audit

Desirable

• Undergone training in teaching and willingness to organise relevant audit activities including quality improvement evidence
• Completion of formal courses in Audit and quality improvement.
• Published Audit including quality improvement.

Teaching

Essential

• Experience of and a commitment to training/teaching undergraduate and postgraduates
• Appraisal and assessment skills.
• Ability to asses clinical competencies.
• Enthusiastic and ability to inspire and lead others.

Desirable

• Willingness to develop new approaches to teaching.
• Post Graduate qualification in teaching and training.

Communication Skills

Essential

• Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication with patients and colleagues.
• To be empathic and sensitive; capacity to take others perspectives and treat others with understanding. . Highly Developed Emotional Intelligenceable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication with patients and colleagues.
• To be empathic and sensitive; capacity to take others perspectives and treat others with understanding.
• Highly Developed Emotional Intelligence.

Desirable

• Highly developed emotional intelligence.
• High standard of presentation both written and verbal.
• Demonstrable track record of successful change management.
• Proven ability to maintain focus in a demanding environment
• Mulitinguistic skills

Management

Essential

• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and supervise residents.
• Experience of leading teams and awareness of leadership styles.
• Ability to effectively organise, prioritise and manage clinical workload.
• Understanding of wider health agenda and modern NHS.
• Ability to work to overcome barriers to change (negotiating, influencing and persuasion skills).
• Knowledge and understanding of clinical governance issues.

Desirable

• Management training on an accredited course.
• Awareness of Service Development issues.
• Evidence of management and administration experience.

Eqaulity and Diversity

Essential

• Able to demonstrate a commitment and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.

Person Specification
Qualifications / Training

Essential

• MRCPCH by examination or equivalent
• Full GMC Registration
• On the GMC's specialist register OR within six months of CCT at time of scheduled interview Note: Portfolio pathway [formerly CESR] applicants must be on the specialist register at the point of appointment Note: If not currently on the Neonatal Subspecialty Register, must have 24 months middle grade experience in neonatal intensive care in a level 3/NICU

Desirable

• Membership of relevant Specialist Societies or Associations
• Higher degree e.g. MSc, MD or equivalent
• Hold a Neonatal Subspecialty CCT

Experience / ClinicalSkills

Essential

• Fully trained in Neonatal Medicine
• Excellent clinical skills and experience requisite to meeting all aspects of the Job Plan
• Ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
• Demonstrates clear, logical thinking / analytical approach
• Willingness to develop skills and experience in areas of interest
• Valid Level 3 safeguarding training
• Valid NLS training

Desirable

• Evidence of clinical or research commitment and a relevant specialty of interest.
• Evidence of work relating to health inequities . Community focused/neonatal public health interest
• Commitment to BFI programme
• Community focused/neonatal public health interest

Audit/ Quality Improvement

Essential

• Effective participation in and a commitment to clinical audit
• Participation in a quality improvement programme
• Experience of quality improvement work and audit

Desirable

• Undergone training in teaching and willingness to organise relevant audit activities including quality improvement evidence
• Completion of formal courses in Audit and quality improvement.
• Published Audit including quality improvement.

Teaching

Essential

• Experience of and a commitment to training/teaching undergraduate and postgraduates
• Appraisal and assessment skills.
• Ability to asses clinical competencies.
• Enthusiastic and ability to inspire and lead others.

Desirable

• Willingness to develop new approaches to teaching.
• Post Graduate qualification in teaching and training.

Communication Skills

Essential

• Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication with patients and colleagues.
• To be empathic and sensitive; capacity to take others perspectives and treat others with understanding. . Highly Developed Emotional Intelligenceable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication with patients and colleagues.
• To be empathic and sensitive; capacity to take others perspectives and treat others with understanding.
• Highly Developed Emotional Intelligence.

Desirable

• Highly developed emotional intelligence.
• High standard of presentation both written and verbal.
• Demonstrable track record of successful change management.
• Proven ability to maintain focus in a demanding environment
• Mulitinguistic skills

Management

Essential

• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and supervise residents.
• Experience of leading teams and awareness of leadership styles.
• Ability to effectively organise, prioritise and manage clinical workload.
• Understanding of wider health agenda and modern NHS.
• Ability to work to overcome barriers to change (negotiating, influencing and persuasion skills).
• Knowledge and understanding of clinical governance issues.

Desirable

• Management training on an accredited course.
• Awareness of Service Development issues.
• Evidence of management and administration experience.

Eqaulity and Diversity

Essential

• Able to demonstrate a commitment and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.

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.
Certificate of Sponsorship

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 .

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. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Additional information
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship

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 .

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. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Address

LRI/LGH

Aylestone Road

Leicester

LE15WW

United Kingdom

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