Consultant Neonatologist

Job title:

Consultant Neonatologist

Company:

NHS

Job description

The post holder will join 6 consultant neonatologists as the rota moves to 1 in 7. The neonatal unit at Poole (UHD) is part of the TV & Wessex Neonatal ODN and is designated as a Local Neonatal Unit (LNU) and caters to a population of c775,000 people across Dorset and provides neonatal service to about 4000 deliveries/year. There will be a planned contract of 10 programmed activities. Flexible working/part-time applications would be welcomed, though we are required to maintain a 1 in 7 on-call to meet BAPM requirements.We are putting additional consultant time to support maternity and neonatal governance including LMNS (this role is currently filled) and other roles which can now be filled after discussion with the clinical director at job planning and we hope that these roles will now be filled on rotation (education, risk, equipment lead, audit lead, post-natal ward and ATAIN lead and Family Integrated Care lead). This hospital currently has a 2-tier rota with ANNPs and clinical fellows in tier 1 and consultants in tier 2.Main duties of the jobTo understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.Please note: Staff recruited are expected to be available to work flexibly across all our Trust locations to meet service demands.About usOur values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.Please note if the role or service is relocated as part of a planned move, employees will not be eligible for excess mileage reimbursement. Travel from the postholder’s home to the new work base will be considered a normal commute. Any other changes not related to this relocation will be managed according to the relevant Trust or National terms and conditions.We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applicationsDetailsDate posted26 June 2025Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary£109,725 to £145,478 a year PAContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Part-time, Flexible workingReference number153-M3696Job locationsRoyal Bournemouth HospitalCastle Lane EastBournemouthBH7 7DWJob descriptionJob responsibilities– Provide one hot neonatal service week in 7.- Provide 2-3 neonatal clinics per month, and departmental meetings .- Participate in the neonatal on call rota: currently 1 in 6 moving to 1 in 7.- Provide SpR, medical student and ANNP training and teaching including NLS courses.- Support maternity and neonatal assurance meetings (inc LMNS)- Support NCEPOD and HSIB investigations.- An interest in ATAIN/postnatal care would be welcomed.Please note: Staff recruited are expected to be available to work flexibly across all our Trust locations to meet service demands.This advert may be closed early if sufficient applications are received. Job descriptionJob responsibilities– Provide one hot neonatal service week in 7.- Provide 2-3 neonatal clinics per month, and departmental meetings .- Participate in the neonatal on call rota: currently 1 in 6 moving to 1 in 7.- Provide SpR, medical student and ANNP training and teaching including NLS courses.- Support maternity and neonatal assurance meetings (inc LMNS)- Support NCEPOD and HSIB investigations.- An interest in ATAIN/postnatal care would be welcomed.Please note: Staff recruited are expected to be available to work flexibly across all our Trust locations to meet service demands.This advert may be closed early if sufficient applications are received.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• Full GMC Registration
• MRCPCH or equivalent (unless qualification is via CESR)
• CCT in Neonatal Medicine or Paediatrician with special interest in neonates; or eligible for above within 6 months of appointment. Or equivalent.

Desirable

• Higher degree (MD, PhD)

ExperienceEssential

• Wide neonatal experience
• NLS provider

Desirable

• NLS instructor
• Experience in other sub-specialist area directly associated with neonatal practice – eg cardiology, neurology, ATAIN/postnatal care.

Technical Skills CompetenciesEssential

• Basic management skills.
• Good understanding of the structure and processes within the NHS including clinical governance.
• An understanding of research methodology and critical appraisal.
• Involvement in clinical governance.
• Evidence of publications / presentations.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.
• Excellent IT skills.

Desirable

• Educational supervisor qualification.
• Research experience
• Appraisal & assessment skills

KnowledgeEssential

• Understands and able to impart knowledge of neonatal problems, use of devices, infection prevention and control, and fetal medicine

Desirable

• Advanced knowledge of sub-specialist area and able to impart this knowledge to the team
• Interest in ATAIN/postnatal care.

Other requirements specific to the roleEssential

• Demonstrate ability to lead a multidisciplinary clinical team.

Desirable

• To demonstrate a commitment to further develop leadership and management skills

Personal AttributesEssential

• Highly motivated, a good team player, ability to develop good working relationships.
• Drive and enthusiasm
• Good communication skills
• Commitment to continuing personal development
• Ability to work the hours required to ensure satisfactory performance of duties.

Language requirementEssential

• Be able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role

Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• Full GMC Registration
• MRCPCH or equivalent (unless qualification is via CESR)
• CCT in Neonatal Medicine or Paediatrician with special interest in neonates; or eligible for above within 6 months of appointment. Or equivalent.

Desirable

• Higher degree (MD, PhD)

ExperienceEssential

• Wide neonatal experience
• NLS provider

Desirable

• NLS instructor
• Experience in other sub-specialist area directly associated with neonatal practice – eg cardiology, neurology, ATAIN/postnatal care.

Technical Skills CompetenciesEssential

• Basic management skills.
• Good understanding of the structure and processes within the NHS including clinical governance.
• An understanding of research methodology and critical appraisal.
• Involvement in clinical governance.
• Evidence of publications / presentations.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.
• Excellent IT skills.

Desirable

• Educational supervisor qualification.
• Research experience
• Appraisal & assessment skills

KnowledgeEssential

• Understands and able to impart knowledge of neonatal problems, use of devices, infection prevention and control, and fetal medicine

Desirable

• Advanced knowledge of sub-specialist area and able to impart this knowledge to the team
• Interest in ATAIN/postnatal care.

Other requirements specific to the roleEssential

• Demonstrate ability to lead a multidisciplinary clinical team.

Desirable

• To demonstrate a commitment to further develop leadership and management skills

Personal AttributesEssential

• Highly motivated, a good team player, ability to develop good working relationships.
• Drive and enthusiasm
• Good communication skills
• Commitment to continuing personal development
• Ability to work the hours required to ensure satisfactory performance of duties.

Language requirementEssential

• Be able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role

Expected salary

£109725 – 145478 per year

Location

Bournemouth

Job date

Sat, 28 Jun 2025 07:24:58 GMT

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