Senior Clinical Fellow (ST4-8) in Neonatology
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
This post is suitable for Paediatric Doctors with level 2/3 neonatal experience and eligibility to work in the UK. MRCPCH is highly desirable. The successful candidate will participate fully in the 7 person neonatal ST4-8 rota which is EWTD 2009 compliant (Band 1A). Opportunities for doing a part-time educational fellow post are also available for suitable candidates.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for the day to day management of patients under the supervision of a consultant neonatologist. Clinical responsibilities will include:
1. Neonatal Unit- ward rounds, discharge planning, acute admissions and neonatal work.
2. Responsibility for either neonatal unit, or Post-natal ward and labour ward working with the other middle grade doctors.
3. Regular attendance and active participation in neonatal outpatient clinics.
4. Participation in overall supervision and education of junior doctors and medical students.
5. Taking an active part in the department's education programme.
6. Taking an active part in audit. An audit project is expected in this post.
7. Assistance in conjunction with consultants and specialist registrars with the teaching of undergraduate medical students.
About us
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The Trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Registration
* Full registration with GMC/GDC with license to practice
* Higher qualification MRCPCH
Teaching and Experience
* Wide experience in all aspects of neonatal and Paediatric care, culminating in award of CCT or equivalent.
* Evidence of ST3/4 competencies
* Worked in Level 2/3 neonatal unit in NHS, NLS provider
Administration
* Experience in day to day organisation of neonatal and Paediatric services in a busy Teaching Hospital
* Familiar with current structure of Health Service and conversant with recent initiatives and changes.
Management and Leadership
* Able to demonstrate leadership capability within multi-disciplinary teams.
* Management course and/or qualification.
Audit & Quality Improvement
* Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit and quality improvement.
Research
* Must be able to demonstrate ability to lead change
* Experience of conducting or supporting clinical research
* Relevant research experience in one or more aspects of Neonates or Paediatrics
* Publication of relevant review articles or case reports
Teaching
* Experience of undergraduate and post-graduate teaching and exam preparation.
* Teaching skills course/qualification.
Personal Skills
* Effective communicator, able to work in a close-knit team and co-operate with all medical and paramedical staff.
* Flexible and resilient.
* Familiarity with information technology and general computer skills.
Personal attributes
* Professional attitude towards work, reliability, good record of attendance and tidy personal appearance.
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.
Salary: £61,825 to £88,148 a year plus London allowance
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