Job summary Applications are invited for two full-time posts in the NICU department at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital. Post one is 12 months, post two is for 6 months. The selected candidate(s) will work as part of the junior grade team within NICU and will be responsible for clinical care of patients, the recording of notes (including Badger/SEND entries), communication with parents and colleagues and all other responsibilities of a junior doctor in the department. Main duties of the job Duties will be in the neonatal department on the Tier 2 rota. There will be a mixture of long day/night shifts [12.5 hours] and shorter day shifts. Duties will be divided between Intensive/High Dependency Care, Special and Transitional Care and the care of infants on the post-natal wards. Duties will be shared with senior trainees [ST4-8] and senior Advanced Neonatal Nurse Practitioners and supervision and education will be provided by Consultants. Although the post is not formally recognised for specialist training by the East of England Deanery, the incumbent will have an educational supervisor and access to the training opportunities afforded to other doctors in training in the department. About us The Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (NNUH) is one of the busiest teaching trusts in England. We serve over 900,000 people across Norfolk, North Suffolk and surrounding areas for specialist services. In 2016/17 our 7,500 members of staff delivered 816,000 outpatient appointments, 90,000 day cases and 90,000 inpatient admissions from our two hospitals. Our vision is to 'provide every patient with the care we want for those we love the most', Our PRIDE values support our vision and guide the behaviour of everything we do. The neonatal intensive care unit is a major regional centre operating within the East of England Neonatal Network. It undertakes the full range of neonatal intensive care, including neonatal surgery. The surgical workload includes a wide range of neonatal surgical abnormalities including those which may lead to long term nutritional or feeding problems that require specialist gastroenterology input. A regional retrieval service is offered for transport of neonates requiring intensive care. Date posted 26 February 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Doctor - other Salary £61,825 a year pro rata per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 234-MS2324 Job locations NNUH Main Site Colney Lane Norwich NR4 7UY Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Job Description detailing the responsibilities and person specification of the post. Full GMC registration with Licence to Practice is essential. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Job Description detailing the responsibilities and person specification of the post. Full GMC registration with Licence to Practice is essential. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Full registration with the GMC and with Licence to Practice Basic medical qualification (MB BS or equivalent) Desirable Higher degree MRCPCH or equivalent Personal Skills Essential Communication Skills: Capacity to communicate effectively at different levels, e.g. with babies, young people and their families Empathy & Sensitivity: Capacity to take in others' perspectives and treat others with understanding Managing Others & Team Involvement: Capacity to work cooperatively with others & work effectively in a multidisciplinary team Problem Solving & Decision Making: Demonstrates an analytic approach to practice. Capacity to bring a range of approaches to solving problems Coping with Pressure: Capacity to manage acute situations under pressure. Demonstrates initiative & resilience to cope with changing circumstances Organisation & Planning: Capacity to achieve a balance between urgent and important demands Vigilance & Situational Awareness: Capacity to monitor acute situations that may change rapidly Experience Essential Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice including: Maintaining good medical practice Professional behavior and probity Delivery of good acute clinical care Evidence of working towards the competences outlined in 'A Framework of Competences for BST in Paediatrics' Minimum of 2 years' experience in Paediatrics Experience of working in a specialist NICU Desirable Experience of working in Paediatrics in UK Clinical Skills Essential Clinical Knowledge & Expertise: Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge & judgement. Potential to develop excellent diagnostic skills Competence in key Neonatal procedures Successful completion of NLS or equivalent Desirable Personal Attributes: Shows aptitude for practical skills, e.g. hand-eye co-ordination, dexterity Fitness to Practice Essential Child Protection Training Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice) Desirable NLS provider qualification Circumstances Essential Ability to provide complete details of employment history Audit, Research & Publications Essential Research Skills: Demonstrates understanding of importance of audit, risk management & research Potential to contribute to development in paediatrics / neonatology Desirable Evidence of relevant academic & research achievements, e.g. degrees, prizes, awards, distinctions, publications, presentations, other achievements Evidence of active participation in audit and/or risk management Teaching Skills Essential Evidence of contribution to teaching and training of others Desirable Teaching: Evidence of experience in organising teaching programmes Communication and Language Skills Essential Good relationships and communication with patients Good working relationships with colleagues All applicants to have demonstrated skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues which could be demonstrated by one of the following: a) that applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English; or b) have the following scores in the academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - Overall 7, Speaking 7, Listening 6, Reading 6, Writing 6 Person Specification Qualifications Essential Full registration with the GMC and with Licence to Practice Basic medical qualification (MB BS or equivalent) Desirable Higher degree MRCPCH or equivalent Personal Skills Essential Communication Skills: Capacity to communicate effectively at different levels, e.g. with babies, young people and their families Empathy & Sensitivity: Capacity to take in others' perspectives and treat others with understanding Managing Others & Team Involvement: Capacity to work cooperatively with others & work effectively in a multidisciplinary team Problem Solving & Decision Making: Demonstrates an analytic approach to practice. Capacity to bring a range of approaches to solving problems Coping with Pressure: Capacity to manage acute situations under pressure. Demonstrates initiative & resilience to cope with changing circumstances Organisation & Planning: Capacity to achieve a balance between urgent and important demands Vigilance & Situational Awareness: Capacity to monitor acute situations that may change rapidly Experience Essential Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice including: Maintaining good medical practice Professional behavior and probity Delivery of good acute clinical care Evidence of working towards the competences outlined in 'A Framework of Competences for BST in Paediatrics' Minimum of 2 years' experience in Paediatrics Experience of working in a specialist NICU Desirable Experience of working in Paediatrics in UK Clinical Skills Essential Clinical Knowledge & Expertise: Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge & judgement. Potential to develop excellent diagnostic skills Competence in key Neonatal procedures Successful completion of NLS or equivalent Desirable Personal Attributes: Shows aptitude for practical skills, e.g. hand-eye co-ordination, dexterity Fitness to Practice Essential Child Protection Training Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice) Desirable NLS provider qualification Circumstances Essential Ability to provide complete details of employment history Audit, Research & Publications Essential Research Skills: Demonstrates understanding of importance of audit, risk management & research Potential to contribute to development in paediatrics / neonatology Desirable Evidence of relevant academic & research achievements, e.g. degrees, prizes, awards, distinctions, publications, presentations, other achievements Evidence of active participation in audit and/or risk management Teaching Skills Essential Evidence of contribution to teaching and training of others Desirable Teaching: Evidence of experience in organising teaching programmes Communication and Language Skills Essential Good relationships and communication with patients Good working relationships with colleagues All applicants to have demonstrated skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues which could be demonstrated by one of the following: a) that applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English; or b) have the following scores in the academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - Overall 7, Speaking 7, Listening 6, Reading 6, Writing 6 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). Additional information 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 Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital Address NNUH Main Site Colney Lane Norwich NR4 7UY Employer's website https://teamnnuh.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)