Consultant Neonatologist

Responsibilities WHAT YOULL DO: The successful applicant will 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 WERE 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 Neonates or equivalent 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) or experience as a consultant in a level 3 neonatal unit, and be on the GMCs 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 on Monday, 07 October 2024 Job Reference: - This vacancy closes on or before: Friday 27th September 2024 Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.

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