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Job overview

Advanced Neonatal Fellow in NICU

Applications are invited for Advanced Neonatal Fellows to join the NICU at St Michael’s hospital, combining clinical work at ST6+ level with protected time to develop interest areas in research, teaching and/or improvement work. The post is for a period of 12 months from September 2024. The regional NICU at St Michael’s Hospital provides regional tertiary neonatal intensive care for medical patients and supra-regional services for infants with surgical, neurosurgical and cardiac problems. It also acts as the base unit for the regional Neonatal Transport team.  Experience in medical education, management, improvement or research is a core element of these fellowships and will be supported by a range of consultants with expertise in those areas.

This post would be suitable as a stand-alone fellowship, as out-of-programme experience or as a post-CCT fellowship. St Michael’s NICU was rated in the top quartile (dark green) of neonatal placements for clinical experience, curriculum coverage and overall satisfaction on the 2018 GMC survey and the unit has a strong ethos of inclusion and development of our staff. 

Applicants should have a minimum of 12 months experience at ST6+/Senior SpR level or equivalent in neonatal medicine, be registered with the GMC and eligible to work in the UK.

Main duties of the job

This is an exciting opportunity for a one year fellowship for a suitably qualified candidate to enhance their experience in tertiary level neonatal intensive care and to develop skills in research, improvement methodologies, clinical leadership and/or education. The post includes a substantial proportion of flexible and dedicated time for development in these areas, and fellows will be supported to develop these interests and contribute to enhancement of neonatal care within the department and the wider network. 

Working for our organisation

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy. 

Person specificationQualifications and TrainingEssential criteriaMB, ChB or equivalent; GMC registration or eligible for GMC registrationFull MRCPCH or equivalentNLS or equivalent providerDesirable criteriaBScHigher degree (MD or PhD)Qualification in educationARNI and/or APLS providerNLS and/or ANRI instructorKnowledge and ExperienceEssential criteriaGeneral professional training of at least 5 years in approved UK or equivalent paediatric training posts. This must include at least 12 months in a tertiary neonatal intensive care post. 6 months of the remaining time may be in a relevant non-paediatric postAt SpR level – 6 months experience in NICUDesirable criteriaExtended neonatal experience in a large tertiary unit capable of providing all levels of intensive carePaediatric sub-specialty experience, including community child health, developing world paediatrics, and other subspecialtiesExperience of obstetrics, intensive care, anaestheticsSkills and AbilitiesEssential criteriaCommensurate with competencies outlined for ST4 level postsComputer LiterateExperience of and willingness to participate in teaching of other professionalsEvidence of passion for research, education and improvement activitiesKnowledge of the principles of QI and audit and evidence of participation in relevant projectsDesirable criteriaEarly achievement of MRCPCH (or equivalent) after graduationEvidence of training and/or skills in teaching and learningEvidence of training and skills in research and/or improvement methodologyAdditional & AptitudesEssential criteriaEvidence of adherence to Trust values - respecting everyone, embracing change, recognising success, working togetherCommitment to the care of children and a career in child healthEvidence of self-motivationCommitment to learningDesirable criteriaAbility to organise own learning and timeEvidence of initiative

We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.

· As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.

· The Trust is committed to investing in and caring for all our staff. We will support you in maintaining and improving your health and wellbeing, as well as your career development through management and training support - developing exceptional people for exceptional careers.

· UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.

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