Neonatal Sho

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

FULL TIME TRUST GRADE DOCTOR (ST1/2 EQUIVALENT) EQUIVALENT IN NEONATES

Applications are invited for the post of full time Trust Specialty Doctor (ST1/2 equivalent) in Neonatal Paediatrics. This is a fixed term post for 6 monthswith the potential to extend to a further 6 months.

Croydon University Hospital has a delivery rate of 4,000 a year and is a sub-regional Centre for Neonatal Intensive Care with close links with the tertiary Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at St George’s Hospital. The Unit has HFO as well as conventional ventilation and cooling.

Duties of the Post
Trust grade specialty ST1/2 in neonates covering a Level 2 Neonatal unit, Labour ward and postnatal
wards. Duties are in these three areas with opportunities to attend outpatient neonatal, general
paediatric and specialist clinics.

**On call rota**:
Full shift system 1 in 7. This post complies with the junior doctor's hours regulations.
Educational and Training Objectives of this post
- Gain good general neonatal experience, including emergencies and on call
- Gain experience in follow-up at outpatient clinics with supervision
- Gain good experience in neonatology, including emergency cover for high risk deliveries
- Ability to perform routine baby checks
- Good exposure to neonatal intensive care
- Participate in at least one high quality audit project
- Enhance understanding of clinical governance, risk management & child protection

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

You are the difference -Staff Pledges
All staff are expected to demonstrate a considerate and respectful attitude.
I will always introduce myself to patients and other staff “Hello my name is”
If I see that someone looks like they need help, assistance or they look lost - I will always - Can I help
you?
If I can’t help you I will always ensure that I refer you to someone who can
If I see behaviour that is inappropriate I will feel empowered and supported to always challenge it

The Job Description is a reflection of current service needs and may be reviewed and amended, in
consultation with the post holder, in the light of future changes or developments.
The appointee will have a continuing responsibility for the care of patients in his/her charge and for the
proper functioning of his/her department. He/she will undertake the administrative duties associated with
the care of his/her patients.
Medical and dental staff will be required to assist management and its agents during investigations into
claims alleging medical negligence and, where requested, to provide related factual statements.
Within the terms of DHSS Circular HC (88) 9 - Protection of Children - applicants are required when