Job Description

Wirral University Teaching NHS Trust is inviting applications for the post of Senior Clinical Fellow in Neonatal Medicine (Tier 2 level). Applicants will only be considered for this post who have at least 6 months experience in an NHS setting at a tier 2 level within neonates.This post would be ideal for applicants who are looking for a 12 month specialist interest in this field.The current tier-2 rota is a full shift rota with 7 doctors/ANNPs on the rota. There will be weekend and on-call allowance appropriate to the nodal point at which the post-holder is paid.Main duties of the jobThe post-holder will share the work load and will have the same training opportunities as the specialist trainees in paediatric rotations. The post-holder is accountable to the consultant(s) for the provision of services & other clinical duties in neonatal health (inpatient and outpatient services) to support the contractual commitments of the Trust to service purchasers. The post-holder ideally should have up to date NLS (neonatal life support) qualification (or equivalent). If unavailable at the time of interview, provision will be made to get the post-holder obtain NLS certification locally before commencing the post. The post- holder is rotated through various areas such as the intensive care unit, SCBU, labour ward cover or postnatal wards. There will be a mix of junior and senior trainees, along with ANNPs during the day. At night hours, there shall be one higher level trainee and one junior level trainee and ANNP/APNP on-site for each of paediatrics and neonates. There is no cross-cover between the Neonatal and Paediatric teams. There is on site consultant cover from neonatal consultant until 2100 hrs and non-resident support 24/7. The post-holder may be required to prospectively cover clinical duties of colleagues in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances.About usAll new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of xc2xa3337m.The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.Date posted01 May 2025Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeDoctor - otherSalaryxc2xa361,825 to xc2xa370,425 a year per annumContractFixed termDuration12 monthsWorking patternFull-timeReference number408-25-227-BJob locationsArrowe Park HospitalArrowe Park RoadWirralCH49 5PEJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see attached for further informationabout the Clinical Fellow in Neonatal Medicine (Tier 2) position available at WUTH. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see attached for further informationabout the Clinical Fellow in Neonatal Medicine (Tier 2) position available at WUTH.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• MBBS by examination Full GMC registration with licence to practise (APS) in UK (or eligible to obtain)

Desirable

• Completed some parts of the MRCPCH examination Other relevant diplomas

ExperienceEssential

• Minimum of 6 months Neonatal Tier 2
• Experience in the NHS
• Evidence of basic essential clinical skills in paediatrics and neonatal medicine
• Current NLS certificate (or equivelant)

Knowledge & SkillsEssential

• Demonstrated ability to work well within the multi-disciplinary team Ability to make safe/appropriate clinical decisions Ability to organise and manage the work of a neonatal unit relevant to the role Demonstrated ability to manage time effectively

Desirable

• Evidence of drive, enthusiasm, and a flexible approach

AcademicEssential

• Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems (evidence based medicine) Enthusiasm for teaching at all levels

Desirable

• Participation in research or clinical audit Formal research training Formal training in teaching methods

ManagementEssential

• Management Basic understanding of management issues including clinical governance. Previous experience in clinical audits/service evaluations

Desirable

• Experience in the development of clinical guidelines

Other/personal attributesEssential

• Able to meet the travel or health requirement of the job Flexible approach Good communication skills in English - verbal & written

Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• MBBS by examination Full GMC registration with licence to practise (APS) in UK (or eligible to obtain)

Desirable

• Completed some parts of the MRCPCH examination Other relevant diplomas

ExperienceEssential

• Minimum of 6 months Neonatal Tier 2
• Experience in the NHS
• Evidence of basic essential clinical skills in paediatrics and neonatal medicine
• Current NLS certificate (or equivelant)

Knowledge & SkillsEssential

• Demonstrated ability to work well within the multi-disciplinary team Ability to make safe/appropriate clinical decisions Ability to organise and manage the work of a neonatal unit relevant to the role Demonstrated ability to manage time effectively

Desirable

• Evidence of drive, enthusiasm, and a flexible approach

AcademicEssential

• Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems (evidence based medicine) Enthusiasm for teaching at all levels

Desirable

• Participation in research or clinical audit Formal research training Formal training in teaching methods

ManagementEssential

• Management Basic understanding of management issues including clinical governance. Previous experience in clinical audits/service evaluations

Desirable

• Experience in the development of clinical guidelines

Other/personal attributesEssential

• Able to meet the travel or health requirement of the job Flexible approach Good communication skills in English - verbal & written

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