Consultant Neonatologist

Consultant Neonatologist

These two Consultant Neonatologist 10 PA posts are full time at 10PA.

The neonatal unit is the regional surgical neonatal intensive care in the West Midlands. It has a total of 44 cots, including 24 intensive care and high dependency cots, and 20 special care cots.

All consultant job plans include 1.5 core SPA, and 1 SPA for a lead role. Post (A) will include 1 SPA for Fetal Medicine / Palliative Care lead. Post (B) will include 1 SPA for Education and Guidelines lead.

Main Duties

• Be a key member of the Trust's senior medical team.
• Work closely with the Clinical Service Lead, consultant neonatologists, Directorate Manager and senior nursing team to ensure objectives of the Directorate are achieved and key neonatal strategies are implemented.
• Participate in the support service for surgical neonatal patients at Birmingham Children's Hospital.
• Participate in the outpatient follow up of neonates.

Key Tasks

• Maintain high clinical standards in the management of well and ill newborns.
• Share the responsibility for day to day management of the NICU and all associated work.
• Share on call commitment for the NICU on a basic 1 in 14 basis. Night shifts are non resident, but presence on the unit, if required, must be achievable within 30 minutes.
• Teaching and training of junior staff, neonatal nursing staff, visiting medical staff, midwives and medical students.
• Maintain appropriate CPD and mandatory training.
• Participate in Health Education West Midlands activities including ARCPs and regional training days.
• Participate in West Midlands Operational Delivery Network activities.
• Lead and participate in clinical governance, appraisal and revalidation where indicated.

Fetal Medicine / Palliative Care Lead

• Liaise with the Fetal Medicine and Palliative Care teams to develop clear pathways of neonatal involvement and enhance palliative care from antenatal counselling to post mortem care.
• Coordinate antenatal palliative care clinics in partnership with the Fetal Medicine team.
• Lead multidisciplinary meetings and support pathway development.

Education & Guidelines Lead

• Coordinate the extensive education programme, including daily teaching at lunchtime, bedside teaching and support for broader education initiatives.
• Link with the Governance Team to translate outcomes from incidents and reviews into measurable learning opportunities.
• Plan and implement network guidelines, and review local guidelines and SOPs.

Person Specification Qualifications

• Fully registered with the GMC.
• MRCPCH.
• CCT in Paediatrics (Neonatal Medicine) or equivalent training, or within 6 months of CCT on the date of interview.
• Advanced clinical skills in neonatal medicine.
• Valid NLS or ARNI licence.
• Competence equivalent to the Highest Specialist Paediatric Training.
• NLS/ARNI Instructor.
• Competent in neonatal echocardiography and cranial ultrasonography.
• Basic management skills.
• Good understanding of NHS structure and clinical governance.
• Training in teaching/education and understanding of research methodology and critical appraisal.
• Good organisational and time management skills and IT skills.
• Meets the GMC's Good Medical Practice.
• Evidence of participation in clinical audit/QI.
• Willingness to teach all grades of the professional MDT.
• Evidence of publications and presentations.
• Completion of an educational supervision course.

Personal Qualities / Motivation

• Ability to develop good working relationships.
• Drive and enthusiasm.
• A flexible approach.
• Commitment to continuing personal development.
• Highly motivated to neonatology and a team player.

Leadership

• Demonstrate ability to lead a multidisciplinary clinical team.
• Commitment to further develop leadership to director level.

Practical Requirements

• Willing to relocate as necessary to support on call commitment and timely attendance.
• Ability to work the required hours to ensure satisfactory performance.
• Able to travel around the network as required.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a disclosure check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

EEO Statement

Our Trust is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and encourages applications from all members of the community who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.

Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 per year, dependent on experience.