Job Description

We are looking to recruit a clinical fellow to work on the Neonatal Unit at the tier one level. We will support you with an Advanced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner on all long days including weekends as well as a paediatric registrar and consultant . The neonatal unit has 7 ICU/HDU beds, with 13 special care beds and 20 transitional care beds. You will learn intensive care skills for babies including central access and airway skills. You will learn transferable experience in the management of unwell babies which will support you in any future career.
Over the past few years the clinical fellows have provided overwhelmingly good feedback on their experience at our unit and many have chosen a career in Paediatrics as a result. We are keen to support your career with 20% of your time flexibly used to develop non clinical skills if you wish, such as QI, education or research within the department.
Main duties of the job
Clinical work at level CT/ST1 or ST3 depending on experience . Depending upon specialty you will also participate in an out of hour's rota remunerated in line with the 2016 Junior Doctors Contract.

• Assessment & management of in-patients.
• Assessment & management of acute admissions.
• Attend ward rounds
• Attend multi-disciplinary ward meetings.
• Attend out-patients (if appropriate) and assist with in-patient management.
• Assessment of patients in the Emergency Department.
• Fulfil the duties of the weekly timetable including out of hours responsibilities.
• Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of clinical services.
• Share with colleagues responsibility for the day-to-day management of the patients.
• Have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing medical education (CME).
• Actively participate in departmental & Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance & Audit.
• Attend meetings as appropriate.
• Sustainability is integral to the Trust achieving the NHS Net Zero target. All staff are actively encouraged & supported to implement new ways of working within their field of expertise.

This post will provide the opportunity to develop non-clinical skills and experience and to undertake experience in education, research or quality improvement. This will give you the experience to enhance your CV development and, along with supported clinical experience, provide additional value in their future career choices.
About us
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael's Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are available across the region.
The Trust employs 5,000+ staff, has a budget of xc2xa3380 million and 750 beds. We work with health and social care organisations -including NHS Kernow and NHS England- to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000- which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods.
The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually develop clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally.
We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community.
Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers surfing beaches and fishing harbours to beautiful countryside and historic towns. With clean air, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and excellent schools, colleges and universities (including adult education) it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career.
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To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:

• Identity Checks
• Professional registration and qualification checks
• Employment history and reference checks
• Work health assessments
• Criminal record check standards
• Right to work checks

For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
We reserve the right to close this advert early, or when the allocated number of applications has been reached. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Agency interest will not be considered until this advert has closed
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• GMC registration with a Full licence to practice
• MB BS or equivalent medical qualification
• Eligible to work at core level

Desirable

• Formal teaching courses/qualifications

Experience
Essential

• Demonstrable previous NHS experience
• ALS provider or equivalent
• Experience in Clinical Audit and Clinical Governance
• Ability to teach and motivate junior medical staff
• Has achieved appropriate level of Foundation competencies

Desirable

• Experience in Neonatal Medicine
• Previous experience of clinical simulation
• Previous experience of quality improvement methodology and practice

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