About this role
Job summary
This is a replacement post and an ideal opportunity for a suitably qualified individual looking to develop skills within a busy Local Neonatal Unit. The position will also allow the candidate to continue to meet their training and education objectives within their clinical responsibilities.
The post holder would participate in the junior resident Neonatal roster.
Main duties of the job
All junior residents work either a full or partial shift system. There are 3 groups of Specialist Trainees working in either Neonatal unit, Paediatric ED or on the Paediatric wards. Six Specialist Trainee Registrar's and nine Specialist Trainees work on the Neonatal Unit. No overlapping duties. Six Specialist Trainee Registrar's work for the general paediatric unit including PED. Up to three Specialist Trainee Registrar's work in community training posts with on call in the hospital.
About us
Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:
Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development Widening access (anchor institution) and employability Improving the experience of staff with disability Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development Making equalities mainstream
Job description Job responsibilities
The Neonatal Unit is designated as an LNU (Level 2) and has capacity of 23 cots with 19 of these funded currently. The workload is very varied, incorporating the management of very low birth weight babies.
Within the South London Operational Delivery Network, the Neonatal Unit at Lewisham operates in the context of the National Neonatal Service Specification, with exception reporting for babies less than 27 weeks gestation. The Neonatal Unit has a rota of Consultants, Registrars and Senior House Officers that is separate from the General Paediatric rota and there is no cross cover.
Last year, the unit had 456 admissions and we provided 818 Respiratory support days. The unit's preferred mode of ventilation is volume targeted ventilation, and we also use Biphasic CPAP and Vapotherm flow drivers. In the same period, we provided 645 Intensive Care days, 1972 High Dependency care days and 3178 Special Care days (BAPM 2011). We have facilities for cerebral function monitoring.
The Neonatal Unit at QEH is also designated as LNU and the Consultant rota consists of General Paediatric Consultants cross covering with separate Registrar and SHO cover. There is no cross cover across the 2 Neonatal units.
The monthly Neonatal Multidisciplinary and Governance meetings occur across the Lewisham and Woolwich sites by videoconferencing.
The two neonatal units together form the joint LGT Neonatal Service, with a joint vision of a seamless neonatal service. This vision is being achieved through close collaboration and joint working on projects such as clinical guidelines as well as cross-site working for newly recruited neonatal nursing staff.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications Essential
MBBS or equivalent Full current GMC Registration
Desirable
MRCPCH Additional Qualifications
Training & Experience Essential
Completed foundation training or equivalent postgraduate experience
Desirable
Previous Paediatric or Neonatal Experience Previous experience in NHS Teaching Qualification
Skills & Knowledge Essential
Competencies relevant to completion of foundation training Competent in basic life support and resuscitation skills Sound manual dexterity and competent in routine practical procedures as expected for experience
Desirable
NLS or APLS Competent in full range of Paediatric practical skills Child protection experience/training
Organisation & Planning Essential
Ability to organise oneself, to manage time and task, and to prioritise clinical need within limitations of experience Experience working in multi-disciplinary teams
Desirable
Familiar with current structure of health service and knowledgeable about recent initiatives and changes
Audit/QI Essential
Understanding of principles of quality improvement Understanding of evidence informed practice
Desirable
Participation in an audit/QI project
Teaching Essential
Enthusiasm for teaching and experience of teaching and case presentations
Desirable
Teaching of medical students, nursing staff and other professional groups
Personal Skills and Attributes Essential
Effective communicator; able to work in a team and cooperate with medical and paramedical staff Sound note keeping Excellent written and spoken English Language skills Problem solving approach Prepared to be flexible in working patterns Desire to continue personal professional development and enhance quality of patient service
Desirable
Familiarity with information technology and general computer skills Ability to operate under pressure, cope with setbacks, self awareness Demonstrates interest in Paediatric career
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 Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
Address University Hospital Lewisham
Lewisham High Street
London
SE13 6LH
Employer's website https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)