Consultant Neonatologist

Job summarySouth Tyneside and Sunderland
NHS Foundation Trust is looking to recruit a motivated and passionate
paediatrician for the post of consultant neonatologist. The post is an
additional substantial post to form a team of 7.0 WTE consultant
neonatologists. This post will be based in our
warm, welcoming and expanding neonatal department on Sunderland Royal Hospital
site. The service is the lead provider for babies requiring intensive care from
Durham, Gateshead, Northumbria and Carlisle who are 26 weeks gestation and
above. There are approximately 4000 deliveries/year and the Neonatal Unit has 7
ITU/HDU cots and 9 Special care cots.The department has a strong
commitment to quality improvement with excellent outcomes against NNAP
standards. Our team has a broad range of expertise and the successful applicant
could have a variety of developed or developing skill sets and find a
fulfilling role within our department. If you have an interest in delivering
the highest quality care for babies and their families and being in an
environment in which all staff are supported and thrive, then this is the role
for you. It is strongly recommended
that if you are interested in this exciting post that you contact Dr Imran
Ahmed ##### or Dr Lorna Gillespie (Clinical Director) ##### who
will provide more information as to why you should choose South Tyneside and
Sunderland Foundation Trust as your place to work.Main duties of the jobOverall responsibilities
include contributing to the co-ordination and delivery of the operational
aspects of the service. You
should be enthusiastic and flexible in your approach, with a commitment to
providing excellence in neonatal care. In return you will be joining a
friendly, supportive, highly motivated team.Our unit is staffed and
equipped to provide Volume targeted ventilation, High frequency oscillation,
inhaled Nitric oxide therapy as well as active therapeutic hypothermia. There is a tier of middle-grade
paediatricians and advanced neonatal nurse practitioners and a separate tier of
ANNPs and medical staff at junior level. A standard job plan is based
on 10 programmed activities (PAs) 8.5 of which are clinical PAs.Family Care is an exciting place to work that will
provide you with an opportunity to grow and develop. Many of our staff work
flexibly, including part-time and we are committed to supporting flexible
approaches to work wherever possible for our people. Please
enquire to see how we might work flexibly with you in this role. If you are interested in
becoming part of our fantastic team then we would welcome your application.About usPlease help us by adding your telephone number to your application form this will allow us to contact you quickly if required.One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe postholder will join
the existing team of neonatal consultants. There are presently 6.0 WTE
Consultants and this is an additional post to expand the team to 7.0 WTE.Overall responsibilities
include contributing to the co-ordination and delivery of the strategic and
operational aspects of the service across the South Tyneside and Sunderland
area. These will reflect national and local priorities including the strategic
direction of South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust and the
Division of Family Care. The post holder is expected
to possess Membership of the Royal College of Paediatrics & Child Health
(neonatal medicine or SPIN neonatal medicine) (within 6 months of interview) or
equivalent and to be on the GMC Specialist Register at the time of taking up the
post.





The Clinical Director in Paediatrics & Child
Health is Dr Lorna Gillespie; a satisfactory job plan and annual appraisal is
essential. The post holder will be expected to develop the service in keeping
with local, regional and national guidance. Attendance at mandatory training
such as fire safety is expectedFOR FULL JOB DESCRIPTION SEE ATTACHMENTINTERVIEWS TO TAKE PLACE ON MONDAY 3RD JUNE 2024Person Specification

Teaching and education

EssentialExperience of supervising junior medical staffExperience of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teachingAbility to teach clinical / technical / practical skillsDesirableQualification in medical education

Personal attributes

EssentialAlignment with the Trust core values and behaviours.Flexible approach to service delivery and committed approach to development.Committed to share in professional, managerial and teaching responsibilities necessary to fulfil the obligations of the Directorate, to the Trust and its workforce.Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives and healthcare workers and other agenciesEvidence of understanding of and adherence to principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the GMC

Experience

EssentialRelevant specialist clinical knowledge aligned to RCPCH Neonatal SPIN module and subspecialist training competence frameworkStrong leadership and coordination skills with ability to direct and coordinate teamsAble to juggle a large number of demands by setting priorities and planning effectively

Qualifications

EssentialPrimary medical qualificationFull GMC registrationEntry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within six months of the date of the AAC [there is flexibility with the 6-month period with Executive Medical Director approval]Subspecialty training in neonatal medicine, RCPCH SPIN module or equivalentNLS providerDesirableNLS instructorSpecial interest eg cardiology, education, neurodevelopment

Management and administrative experience

EssentialUnderstanding of the NHS, Clinical Governance process and resource issuesEvidence of organisational, management and time management skillsDesirableEvidence of management and administration experience and understanding management goalsManagement course and / or certificate

Audit and Research

EssentialAbility to apply research outcomes to clinical practiceRecent Involvement in quality improvement measuresAbility to undertake multi-disciplinary audit / audit in specialty areaGood presentation skills Experience of clinical researchDesirableUndertaken research with published papers in refereed journalsDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameSouth Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation TrustAddressSunderland Royal HospitalKayll RoadSunderlandSR4 7TPEmployer's websiteFor questions about the job, contact:Clinical DirectorDr Lorna ##### posted17 April 2024Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary
93,666 to 126,281 a year

ContractPermanentWorking pattern


Full-time,



Flexible working


Reference numberC9155-FCMD-#####-42Job locationsSunderland Royal HospitalKayll RoadSunderlandSR4 7TPSupporting links (all open in new tabs)Discover South TynesideDiscover SunderlandStaff BenefitsConsultant Recruitment BookletTrust Vision and ValuesEquality Diversity and Inclusion at our Trust