Consultant Neonatologist

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We are looking to appoint to a 0.9 WTE Consultant in Neonatology in Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust based at the Jessop Wing of the Royal Hallamshire Hospital. We would welcome applications from candidates across the full spectrum of experience, from those who have recently completed training to those who have well-established careers. Any candidate who is unable for personal reasons to work full-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 with the Trust in consultation with consultant colleagues. Should any further vacancies arise shortlisted applicants will be considered.

The appointee will, together with Consultant colleagues, be responsible for the provision of a Comprehensive neonatal Service. The successful candidate will work according to the terms and conditions of the national consultant contract.

Located on rolling hills and dissected by river valleys, Sheffield is one of the greenest and most wooded cities in Europe. More than a third of the city lies inside the beautiful Peak District National Park, and it is virtually surrounded by open countryside. Its central location and excellent transport links also means it is less than two hours from most major metropolitan areas. Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. This is an exceptional opportunity to join an award winning and internationally recognised team, with a focus on innovation, research and high quality care, as well as family friendly working, and we are keen to discuss with individuals about how we can support their ambitions.

Please refer to the supporting job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including an indicative job plan. The successful candidate must be registered with the GMC with a valid licence to practice. You will also have completed Specialist Training (or equivalent) and be entered on the Specialist Register of the GMC, or have a CCT date within six months of the date of interview. Non-UK/EEA applicants should ensure they are aware of the recent changes to the Immigration rules.

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust promotes Equality of opportunity and Diversity within the workplace.

Qualifications

• Registered with the GMC with a licence to practise.
• Name on the specialist register for Neonatology or eligible within 6 months of the date of the interview. Equivalent training will be considered.
• If an applicant is UK trained, they must also be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview.
• MRCPCH Postgraduate professional qualification or equivalent.

Clinical Experience

• Ability to work as an independent practitioner in neonatal Intensive Care.
• Possess broad clinical experience in Neonatology within the UK.
• Ability to undertake Point of Care cardiac assessment.

Research

• Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate.
• Experience of patient recruitment to national clinical trials.

Teaching and Training

• Experience of teaching student doctors and doctors in training at all levels.
• To have the ability and willingness to teach at all levels and to all groups of staff.

Management and Administration

• Evidence of the understanding of the systems and structures of NHS Management.

Personal Attributes

• Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Evidence of experience of working as part of a multi-professional team.
• Ensures value for money is considered in all that they do.

Clinical Governance and Audit

• Experience in performing clinical audit.
• Examples of leading excellent Quality Improvement initiatives.

Continuous Professional Development

• Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months.