Senior Clinical Fellow/Portfolio Pathway Fellow in Neonatology

This job is brought to you by Jobs/Redefined, the UK's leading over-50s age inclusive jobs board. Senior Clinical Fellow/Portfolio Pathway Fellow in Neonatology, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Duties include: Operational management of NICU under direct supervision of consultant neonatologists Daily consultant ward rounds and a weekly nutrition ward round with paediatric gastroenterologists Lead ward round and clinical decision making once a week on the registrar led ward round Overseeing documentation and progress of discharge summaries Support of SHOs in the assessment and management of acutely ill and postnatal ward neonates Attendance at the weekly grand round with neonatal and paediatric surgical consultants Weekly liaison meeting with NICU staff and social services Weekly perinatal grand round with all obstetricians and neonatologists Liaison with neonatal surgical team and anaesthetists, paediatric cardiology and respiratory teams Involvement in neonatal medical and neurodevelopmental follow-up clinics Participate in neonatal transport (when not performed by NTS) Provide high quality care to patients: Maintain GMC registration and hold a licence to practice Develop and maintain the competencies required to carry out the duties of the post Ensure families are involved in decisions about care and respond to their views Clinical Research: The department has a strong international reputation for neonatal research, focussing in neonatal nutrition and neonatal surgery. Candidates are expected to be GCP certified and get involved in various local and multi-centre clinical trials and observational studies. Teaching skills: Opportunities for teaching medical students, nurses, and junior medical staff are ample. Candidates are expected to contribute to the ongoing departmental teaching programme for junior doctors. Further training opportunities: Candidates are encouraged strongly to utilise their study leave to attend courses and conferences. Audits & Governance: Participate in clinical audit and ensure resulting actions are implemented Ensure clinical guidelines and protocols are adhered to Keep fully informed about best practice in the specialty areas Role model good practice for infection control Person specification: Education and Qualifications: MRCPCH or equivalent GMC Registration Safeguarding Training MBBS Certified New-born Life Support Provider Experience: Middle grade experience in a neonatal unit - at least 6 months Previous experience in a tertiary neonatal unit - at least 6 months Skills and knowledge: Competent in resuscitating and stabilising neonates Intubating and Managing Ventilated Neonates Competent in neonatal procedures like umbilical catheterisation Personal qualities: Committed to patient focused care Motivation for personal development and improvement Ability to work as a team member Excellent time management and organisational skills Excellent communication skills Reliability Important: The closing date is a guide only. Please submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment. Please check your emails regularly for communication throughout the recruitment process. If you have not heard from us within 3 weeks after the closing date, we regret that this usually means your application was not successful. Applicant requirements: You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020.

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