About this role
Job summary
Applications are invited for a full-time Fixed Term Clinical Fellow post in Neonatal Medicine (ST1-3 equivalent), based within the Neonatal Unit at Southmead Hospital. The post is available to start as soon as possible and is initially offered for 6 months, with the possibility of extension to 12 months.
This role provides an excellent opportunity to gain experience in a busy tertiary neonatal centre. Southmead Hospital is home to a 16-cot Intensive Care and High Dependency Unit and serves as a tertiary medical neonatal centre and joint lead provider for the South West Neonatal Network. With approximately 5,500 births each year, the unit delivers the full spectrum of neonatal intensive care, accepting tertiary referrals from across the South West.
The Neonatal Unit is recognised for its specialist expertise in Neonatal Neurology and provides a regional tertiary referral service for the South West of England. The department has a strong reputation for clinical excellence, research, education and evidence-based practice, offering an outstanding learning environment for doctors wishing to develop their neonatal medicine experience.
We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications for flexible and job-share working arrangements.
Please note that North Bristol NHS Trust does not reimburse interview expenses. Late applications will not be accepted.
Main duties of the job
Although this post does not hold postgraduate deanery approval and is not recognised for formal training, it offers high-quality educational and clinical experience within a supportive multidisciplinary team.
The successful candidate will join the neonatal medical team and participate in a full shift rota, contributing to the delivery of high-quality care for babies requiring intensive, high dependency and specialist neonatal services.
Applicants must hold full GMC registration and have experience working within UK hospital systems and practices, or an equivalent healthcare environment.
This post offers valuable exposure to a wide range of neonatal conditions and provides opportunities to develop clinical skills within a tertiary referral setting, supported by experienced consultants and multidisciplinary colleagues.
About us
North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.
North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.
Job description Job responsibilities
For more information regarding the main duties of this job, please see the full job description and person specification attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications And Registration Essential
MB BS (or equivalent) Maintain Full registration with the GMC, with a licence to practice.
Desirable
MRCP Part 1 APLS, NLS
Work Experience Essential
Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent). Completed pre-registration year (or equivalent outside the UK). Competent in history taking and examination skills. At least 6 months UK experience
Desirable
Previous experience in Paediatrics Technical skills involved in the care of children
Management/audit/research/teaching Essential
Evidence of recent CME/ reasonable training progression at this stage of career. Experience in audit project and written up Evidence of understanding and application of knowledge of specialty. Proven teaching ability Interest in research
Desirable
Commitment to high quality research. Evidence of relevant publications in peer reviewed journals. Proven track record in teaching.
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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 North Bristol NHS Trust
Address Southmead Hospital
Bristol
BS10 5BN
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.nbt.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)