Job summaryThe successful applicant(s) will join the current team of 9 consultants and 2 SAS Doctors, working in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) within the Southwest Neonatal Operational Delivery Network. The service undertakes approximately 3500 Intensive Care and High Dependency Care days and in around 4500 Special / Transitional Care days per year. The service benefits from a team of 1 Nurse Consultant, 9 ANNPs, 6 ENNPs as well as a two-tier team of junior medical staff whose cover duties are exclusively to the neonatal service. The unit supports the nursing team to train as Qualified in Speciality (QIS) adhering to BAPM staffing guidance.The appointee will participate in providing cover to the neonatal service in a week on service model of care, providing consultant delivered care in 4 types of attending weeks in an 8-week cycle (NICU Service, Neonatal Transport and Transitional & Perinatal Care/Medical Education) and on call weeks Mon-Thurs. During attending weeks, other activities will be suspended to allow commitment to the acute daily workload and service needs of those clinical domains. There are opportunities to gain additional experience in neonatal transport by participating in the multi-centre collaborative on-call roster for the Southwest Neonatal Advice and Retrieval Service (SoNAR).Main duties of the jobNICU ServiceThe NICU Service Consultant is responsible for the day-to-day running of the neonatal unit, including morning and afternoon handover ward rounds and supervision of junior medical staff. All admitted patients are allocated to the NICU Service Consultant of the week.Transitional & Perinatal Care / Medical EducationThe Transitional Care Consultant is responsible for the day-to-day running of the transitional care ward, including morning ward rounds and supervision of junior medical staff. Fetal medicine liaison and antenatal counselling services are also provided by this consultant.see JD for full dutiesAbout usWe are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL
Consultant Neonatologist in Plymouth employer: National Health Service
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment for healthcare professionals in North Wales. With a commitment to employee development and a focus on compassionate care, staff have access to continuous professional development opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact in both acute and community paediatrics. The Health Board's integrated approach ensures that employees are part of a dynamic team dedicated to improving health outcomes for the local population.
