Clinical Fellow (ST4-8) - Southwest Neonatal Advice and Retrieval - Bristol - ref. y46630819

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Job overview

This is a hub for all three retrieval teams and houses the clinical teams, kit, drivers and vehicles all together.

We are seeking to appoint either an experienced, enthusiastic Clinical Fellow in Paediatrics/Neonates or a neonatal grid trainee seeking out of programme training from outside the Severn Deanery. The successful candidate must have level three NICU experience.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate would be expected to become proficient and competent at delivering the vast majority of transfers on their own with consultant support although where necessary a consultant may also attend the transfer.

They would be expected to have excellent communication skills in order to facilitate good handover of information between units.

Applicants post CST wishing to widen their neonatal transport skills or considering an OOPE are actively encouraged to apply.

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Person specification

Qualifications and Training

• MB, ChB or equivalent; GMC registration or eligible for GMC registration
• MRCPCH or equivalent
• APLS or NLS provider

• ARNI provider or instructor
• Higher degree (MD or PhD)
• Qualification in education

Knowledge and Experience

• General professional training of at least 2 years in approved UK or equivalent paediatric or training posts
• MRCPCH part 2 or FRCA part 1

• Neonatal post in a large tertiary unit capable of providing all levels of intensive care
• Paediatric sub-specialty experience, including community child health, developing world paediatrics, and other subspecialties

Skills and Abilities

• Commensurate with competencies outlined for ST4 level posts
• Computer Literate
• Experience of and willingness to participate in teaching of other professionals
• Evidence of passion for developing education and training activities
• Knowledge of the principles of audit and evidence of participation in audit projects with at least one completed project

• Early achievement of MRCPCH (or equivalent) after graduation
• Evidence of training and/or skills in teaching and learning

Additional & Aptitudes

• Evidence of adherence to Trust values - respecting everyone, embracing change, recognising success, working together
• Commitment to the care of children and a career in child health
• Evidence of self-motivation
• Commitment to learning

• Ability to organise own learning and time
• Evidence of initiative

Additional Specifications

• Ability to evaluate research
• Commitment to future research
• Potential to develop management skills
• Ability to cope with stressful situations
• Demonstrates ability to undertake and delegate responsibility
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work in a team
• Willingness to be resident on duty as required
• Ability to travel in order to fulfil requirements of the post

• Evidence of involvement in changing practice
• Understanding of clinical governance
• Participation in research projects
• Publications and/or presentations to scientific societies
• Potential to undertake independent research
• Evidence of good time management
• Academic distinctions or awards
• Evidence of outstanding personal qualities
• Demonstrates leadership qualities
• Available to start on post start date

• As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.
• The Trust is committed to investing in and caring for all our staff. We will support you in maintaining and improving your health and wellbeing, as well as your career development through management and training support - developing exceptional people for exceptional careers.
• UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
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Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore, please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification

Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.

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