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An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our team as a consultant neonatologist to serve a multicultural population of Northeast London. Queen’s Hospital Neonatal Unit is one of the largest Local Neonatal Units in the UK. Our neonatal services support a delivery rate of 7300 per year with a neonatal admission rate of 600 per year and 1000-1200 bed days per month. The unit has state of the art equipment, allowing use of any mode of ventilation. We offer therapeutic hypothermia to eligible newborns prior to transfer to tertiary centres. We take pride in achieving Baby Friendly accreditation in April 2024.
We have a close working relationship with Homerton and Royal London Hospital neonatal units, as well as other London network units. We work collaboratively with Maternity, Fetal Medicine and Paediatric teams. We encourage research activities. Our unit is a recognised NLS centre.
We have a dedicated 3-tier medical rota. The team is warm and friendly with high staff retention. The medical and nursing team is supported by an AHP team of dieticians, speech and language therapists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and a perinatal psychotherapist.
We are looking for an enthusiastic colleague to join us and contribute his/her expertise across inpatient and outpatient areas. The successful candidate will have ample opportunity to grow skills, develop an area of interest and get challenged in managing a wide range of complex pathologies regularly presenting in the department.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will be responsible for running the neonatal service at BHRUT with the existing neonatal consultants working with the multidisciplinary team. The post holder will join the current consultant team to make the rota 1:7 and work within the team job plan, as summarised below. The postholder will be expected to support the neonatal lead with clinical governance, perinatal optimisation and safety champion activities.
Week 1 - NICU (Hot week with prospective cover)
Week 2 - SCBU 1 (Hot week with prospective cover)
Week 3 - SCBU 2/postnatal ward
Week 4 - Clinic/admin/SPA/CG/Special interest/Teaching
Week 5 - Clinic/admin/SPA/CG/Special interest/Teaching
Week 6 - Clinic/admin/SPA/CG/Special interest/Teaching
Week 7 - Clinic/admin/SPA/CG/Special interest/Teaching
Consultants are expected to undertake twice daily ward rounds on the neonatal unit. The hot-week consultant holds the crash bleep and attends neonatal emergencies. During non-hot weeks, consultants undertake clinics and administrative tasks. During these weeks, consultants also provide teaching and training to juniors, update guidelines, undertake audits and clinical governance activities etc.
Consultants also attend departmental meetings, link meetings, serious incident review meetings, perinatal quality and safety meetings, mortality and morbidity meetings etc. The successful postholder will be expected to attend and represent the neonatal unit in such meetings as per rota.
Working for our organisation
We’re an organisation that is getting better and better, and our improvements are driven by a determination to deliver care we’re proud of and our patients are happy with. We’re no longer in special measures; we’ve opened two new theatres at our Elective Surgical Hub in King George Hospital (KGH); and Matthew Trainer, our Chief Executive, has been named the top CEO by the Health Service Journal.
We operate from two main sites – KGH in Goodmayes and Queen’s Hospital in Romford. We have two busy emergency departments with more than 330,000 people visiting them last year. We’re campaigning to secure the £35m we need to transform the A&E at Queen’s and get rid of corridor care.
The majority of our 8,000 staff – who come from 146 different countries - live in the three diverse London boroughs we serve and are from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups. Many can work flexibly and more than 400 of them are on our Ofsted accredited apprenticeship programmes. We’re proud to be a London Living Wage employer.
We’re looking forward to introducing an electronic patient record that will be transformative for our staff and beneficial for our patients.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For more information, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.
Applications should be made online; however, queries regarding the application process, assistance with completion of the application form, or if you require any adjustments (for applicants with a disability) please contact Azeez Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 4440.
Person specification
Qualifications
* Full registration with the GMC
* MRCPCH or equivalent
* Entry onto the Specialist Register or within 6 months of obtaining a UK CCT Paediatrics with special interest in Neonatal Medicine or equivalent.
* CESR applicants must be on the Specialist Register at the point of application.
* UK CCT in Neonatal Medicine or equivalent
* Higher qualification, e.g. MD/PhD
* NLS Instructor
Ensuring people settle in and feel part of our Trust straight away is one of our top priorities. We hold two corporate welcome events each month and, if successful, you will start on one of these days so we can provide you with a seamless and welcoming introduction to our Trust.
We believe that providing the highest quality of care is about having the best people, inspired and supported by the best leaders, and backed by the best training and career development opportunities. Our vision is to provide outstanding healthcare to our community, delivered with pride. It is driven by our PRIDE values and behaviours which were developed together with our staff.
Barking Havering and Redbridge University Hospital NHS Trust is committed to Safeguarding Children and Adults at Risk and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults is central to the care provided by our Trust and the post holder must be aware of their responsibilities and work in line with our Trust’s Safeguarding Adult and Children Procedures.
All salaries are inclusive of standard allowances e.g. High Cost Area for staff on Agenda for Change contracts.
To create an inclusive and diverse workplace, we will work with you to get the best experience, so that you can provide outstanding care for our local community. We are happy to have an open discussion on part-time hours and flexible working and will consider your requirements if our service is able to accommodate. Please have a discussion with the recruiting manager about your flexibility requirements.
All correspondence regarding this application will be by e-mail; please check as some emails may fall into your junk folder.
Please ensure that the references are from your most recent employer and one of these must be your direct Line Manager or Supervisor. Additionally, ensure that any gaps in your employment history are clearly indicated. Please ensure business/organisation email addresses are provided for all referees.
Barking, Havering, and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust (BHRUT) uses TrustID identification technology to verify essential documents, such as passports and driving licenses. All new employees will be expected to have their original documents verified through TrustID.
In line with UKVI guidelines and due to current financial constraints, BHRUT is unable to provide a Certificate of Sponsorship for Band 2 or Band 3 positions.
We may close vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received and to support with streamlining the recruitment process.
Unfortunately, due to the large number of applications that the Trust receives for some posts, it is not possible to reply to every unsuccessful application.
If you have not received a response within 3 weeks of the closing date of an advert, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.
Trust buildings and grounds became fully Smoke Free on National No Smoking Day 11th March 2015. The Trust expects all staff to promote healthy living and to set good examples in their own behaviour. Those not ready to quit smoking must remain smoke free during working hours, and will not be able to smoke in Trust uniform, in Trust grounds including car parks, while driving on Trust business or take smoking breaks. Second hand smoke causes heart and lung disease and is harmful to young children. However, disposable or rechargeable e-cigarettes (“vaping”) may be used outside hospital buildings.
We are an equal opportunity employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community and welcomes applications from people wishing to job-share, either with or without a partner. Applicants who consider themselves to have a disability (as defined by the Equality Act 2010) will be shortlisted for interview if they meet the essential criteria. We also operate strict screening procedures for posts with access to vulnerable adults and children.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.
Name: Ambalika Das Job title: Consultant Neonatologist & Neonatal Clinical Lead Email address: ambalika.das@nhs.net Telephone number: 01708435000 Additional information
Secretary: Mary Agius, 01708 435000 extn 4714
There’s never been a better time to join the team. Apply online now.
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