Job summary
- Main area
- Neonates
- Grade
- Consultant
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 10 sessions per week
- Job ref
- 358-7473863-CON
- Employer
- University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- LRI/LGH
- Town
- Leicester
- Salary
- £109,725 - £145,478 dependent on experience
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 11/12/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Consultant Neonatologist
Consultant
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Job overview
Main duties of the job
To support the provision of the highest quality patient care through personal actions and continuous improvement.
· Responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness, and the proper functioning of the department;
To participate in service development and business planning in collaboration with the other Consultants in the department, the CMG and local GPs and commissioners within the local CCGs;
Professional supervision and management of resident medical staff including the observance of local employment and human resource policies and procedures
The post-holder is expected to participate in the teaching and training of resident staff and other clinical staff groups. The appointee will also have supervision responsibilities for resident medical staff within the specialty. If appropriate the post- holder will be named in the contract of resident staff as the person responsible for overseeing their training and as an initial source of advice to such doctors regarding their careers.
The post-holder is expected to participate in professional continuing medical education; study leave is provided for this purpose.
Work effectively with Obstetrics, Fetal Medicine and Paediatric colleagues.
Work alongside the CMG Quality and Safety Team to ensure identification and reduction of risks, incidents and complaints to ensure learning takes place and the overall improvement of patient safety.
Actively ensure the appropriate safeguarding of patients
Working for our organisation
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The overriding purpose is to support the provision of highest quality patient care through personal actions and continuous improvement.
Responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness, and the proper functioning of the department;
Cover for colleagues' annual leave and other authorised absences;
To participate in service development and business planning in collaboration with the other Consultants in the department, the CMG and local GPs and commissioners within the local CCGs;
Professional supervision and management of resident medical staff including the observance of local employment and human resource policies and procedures;
· Responsibilities for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required and contributing to undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing medical education activity, locally and nationally;
Participating in medical audit, the Trust’s Clinical Governance processes and in CPD – CPD is provided in job plans and attendance at audit and other governance meetings is mandatory; Managerial, including budgetary responsibilities where appropriate and compliance with standing orders and standing financial instructions of the Trust.;
In line with GMC Good Medical Practice it is the responsibility of the post-holder to ensure that all duties are carried out to the highest possible standard, and in accordance with current quality initiatives within the area of work.
The post-holder is expected to respond in a timely fashion to legitimate requests from Trust officers – this might include investigations of incidents or complaints.
The post-holder is expected to participate in teaching and training of resident staff and other clinical staff groups. The appointee will also have supervision responsibilities for resident medical staff within the specialty. If appropriate the post-holder will be named in the contract of resident staff as the person responsible for overseeing their training and as an initial source of advice to such doctors regarding their careers.
The post-holder is expected to participate in professional continuing medical education; study leave is provided for this purpose.
The post-holder will be expected to undertake the Trust Corporate and Directorate specific Induction and competency Programmes appropriate to role.
The post-holder will be required to maintain their continuing professional development (CPD) to be able to successfully revalidate. As per the Trust requirement the successful candidate will be required to have annual appraisal and attend / keep fully up to date with statutory and mandatory training as stipulated.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- MRCPCH by examination or equivalent ·
- Full GMC Registration.
- On the GMC’s specialist register OR within six months of CCT at time of scheduled interview Note: Portfolio pathway [formerly CESR] applicants must be on the specialist register at the point of appointment Note: If not currently on the Neonatal Subspecialty Register, must have 24 months middle grade experience in neonatal intensive care in a level 3/NICU
Desirable criteria
- Membership of relevant Specialist Societies or Associations.
- Higher degree e.g. MSc, MD or equivalent.
- Hold a Neonatal Subspecialty CCT.
Experience / ClinicalSkills
Essential criteria
- Fully trained in Neonatal Medicine
- Excellent clinical skills and experience requisite to meeting all aspects of the Job Plan
- Ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
- Demonstrates clear, logical thinking / analytical approach
- Willingness to develop skills and experience in areas of interest
- Valid Level 3 safeguarding training
- Valid NLS training
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of clinical or research commitment and a relevant specialty of interest.
- Evidence of work relating to health inequities · Community focused/neonatal public health interest
- Commitment to BFI programme
- Community focused/neonatal public health interest
Management
Essential criteria
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and supervise residents.
- Experience of leading teams and awareness of leadership styles.
- Ability to effectively organise, prioritise and manage clinical workload.
- Understanding of wider health agenda and modern NHS.
- Ability to work to overcome barriers to change (negotiating, influencing and persuasion skills).
- Knowledge and understanding of clinical governance issues.
Desirable criteria
- Management training on an accredited course.
- Awareness of Service Development issues.
- Evidence of management and administration experience.
Communication Skills
Essential criteria
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication with patients and colleagues.
- To be empathic and sensitive; capacity to take others perspectives and treat others with understanding. · Highly Developed Emotional Intelligenceable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication with patients and colleagues.
- To be empathic and sensitive; capacity to take others perspectives and treat others with understanding.
- Highly Developed Emotional Intelligence.
Desirable criteria
- Highly developed emotional intelligence.
- High standard of presentation both written and verbal.
- Demonstrable track record of successful change management.
- Proven ability to maintain focus in a demanding environment
- Mulitinguistic skills
Audit/ Quality Improvement
Essential criteria
- Effective participation in and a commitment to clinical audit.
- Participation in a quality improvement programme
- Experience of quality improvement work and audit
Desirable criteria
- Undergone training in teaching and willingness to organise relevant audit activities including quality improvement evidence.
- Completion of formal courses in Audit and quality improvement.
- Published Audit including quality improvement.
Teaching
Essential criteria
- Experience of and a commitment to training/ teaching undergraduate and postgraduates.
- Appraisal and assessment skills.
- Ability to asses clinical competencies.
- Enthusiastic and ability to inspire and lead others.
Desirable criteria
- Willingness to develop new approaches to teaching.
- Post Graduate qualification in teaching and training.
Research
Essential criteria
- Understanding and interest in research
- Ability to appraise research critically
- Ability to supervise residents undertaking research projects
- Evidence of recent research and development activity
Desirable criteria
- Publications in nationally and internationally recognised peerreviewed journals on subjects relevant to the specialty.
Equality & Diversity
Essential criteria
- Able to demonstrate a commitment and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Tilly Pillay
- Job title
- Head of Service
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07791936718
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