About this role
Job summary
Post within the Tier 1 NICU Medical Rota (ST1 - ST3 equivalent). Working alongside Tier 2 (ST4 or equivalent) and Tier 3 (Consultant Team).
Main duties of the job
The successful post holder will participate fully in the Tier 1 (SHO) rota which is compliant with current junior doctor contract stipulations. Possible upgrade to Tier 2 rota and this will include pro rota cover of the neonatal transfer service. Cover for transport service will depend on the competency of the post holder. Flexible working is feasible.
Any changes will be by negotiation and will be reflected in the job plans of the team.
Engage with medical, nursing, management and all relevant co-workers in the delivery of department objectives: to provide clinical leadership, improve the patient experience; ensure the highest quality clinical care.
Actively participate in and support other staff with education, lung ultrasound logbook, research, quality improvement, audit and clinical governance activities involving a multi-disciplinary workforce across the department
Participate in the professional training of the staff in the department, both medical and non-medical, and contribute as required to teaching sessions for other hospital staff as well as undergraduate and postgraduate staff, including supervision of FY doctors and medical students.
About us
Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the largest provider of acute hospital services to Surrey residents, serving a population of 410,00 people and employing approximately 4,800 staff.
Our vision is to provide an outstanding experience and best outcomes for patients and the team. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to deliver our workforce plan.
We are part of a collaborative Group with the Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust. As part of this partnership, colleagues may occasionally work across both organisations to support shared services, development opportunities and patient care.
St Peter's Hospital delivers complex medical and surgical care, maternity and emergency services. Day and orthopaedic surgery, ophthalmology and outpatient services are delivered at Ashford Hospital. Additional services are delivered at Woking Community Hospital.
Our Values provide us with the behaviours we respect and can commit to. By living our values through our everyday interactions, we can build a stronger, more resilient, and forward- thinking organisation, guiding us to achieve success and make a positive impact on how we deliver our services.
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits and discounts.
Please note that adverts may close early, so early application is encouraged.
For more information about careers at ASPH please visit:www.asph-careers.org
Job description Job responsibilities
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at St. Peters Hospital is a tertiary service commissioned by NHS England to provide full medical neonatal services for inborn babies (both booked and transferred in-utero), as well as for ex-utero transfers from other providers.
Opportunities therefore exist for you to develop roles and responsibilities that facilitate the further development of our neonatal service.
Please see Job description and Personal Specification. Please contact Dr Sherif Dabbour for further information regarding working pattern which includes Long Days (09:00 - 21:30); Nights (21:00 - 09:30) and weekend working.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Further Training Essential
oEvidence of clinical experience in secondary or tertiary neonatal care at SHO level or above
Desirable
oMRCPCH or equivalent oLevel 3 Child Safeguarding
Experience Essential
oEvidence of good knowledge/ training in neonatal medicine. oEvidence of active participation and completion of neonatal audit or quality improvement (QI) work.
Desirable
oEvidence of leadership work in neonatal medicine
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This 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.
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address St Peter's Hospital
Guildford Road
Chertsey
KT16 0PZ
Employer's website https://www.ashfordstpeters.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)