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Main area Neonatology Grade Locum Consultant Contract 6 months (Fixed Term for 6 months whilst recruiting substantively) Hours Full time - 10 sessions per week (On call 1 in 6.5) Job ref 213-MED-PRUH-7673869 Employer King''s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Princess Royal University Hospital Town Orpington Salary 109,725 - 145,478 Pro rata excl. London Zone Allowance. Salary period Yearly Closing 04/01/2026 23:59 Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UKs largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c1.8 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across 5 main sites in South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local hospital services across its different sites, and specialist services from Kings College Hospital (KCH) sites at Denmark Hill in Camberwell and at the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) site in the London Borough of Bromley. We encourage all our staff to have a healthy work/life balance. In doing so, you can apply for flexible working from the beginning of your employment. We offer a range of options which are designed to suit different circumstances and priorities in line with service requirements. The post will be based at the Princess Royal University Hospital with clinical attending weeks at Denmark Hill and the proposed Job Plan (10 PAs) is attached. This is subject to review within 3 months of the post holder commencing in post. The On-Call commitment is for a 1:6.5 rota, which is classed as Category A. There is a commitment to undertake routine job planned work on Saturdays or Sundays as part of the total job planned PAs. All employees are expected to undertake work on any of the Trusts sites as required by the service. As a senior employee of the Trust, you will work in close co-operation with, and support other clinical, medical professional and managerial colleagues in providing high quality healthcare to the Trusts patients. Integral to these responsibilities are the following: The provision of a firstclass clinical service Effective leadership to all staff engaged in the specialty Sustaining and developing teaching and research in conjunction with Kings College London / KHP Undertaking all work in accordance with the Trusts procedures and operating policies Conducting clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Trusts service plans Maintaining the confidence of business plans and development strategies formulated for the specialty, the Care Group or the Trust Main duties of the job Together with other colleagues, to provide a high quality care service to patients. This includes all aspects of treatment and relevant management duties for the proper functioning of the Care Group. Shared responsibility with other colleagues for providing 24 hours, 7 days a week cover for the Unit on a rota basis. Responsible also for covering colleagues periods of annual leave and shortterm sickness as detailed in your contract. Provide clinical supervision of junior medical/dental practitioners as a shared responsibility with other consultant colleagues. Responsible for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required and contributing to CPD and clinical governance initiatives. Responsible for outpatient clinic commitments in peripheral hospitals as agreed with the Care Groups management team where part of the service structure. Contribute to the Care Groups research interests in accordance with the Trusts R&D framework. Contribute to the audit programmes, Morbidity and Mortality, Clinical Governance programmes and Learning from Deaths. Take an active role in the formulation, implementation, and monitoring of the Care Groups Business Plan. This may include assisting with discussions regarding service plans and developments with internal and external agencies. Working for our organisation Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UKs largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The Trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reachis our Vision to be BOLD; Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being personcentred, digitallyenabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team Kings to another level. We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people. Please see full job description Detailed job description and main responsibilities Conduct all activities within the contracted level of service and operating plan for service(s). Exercise professional leadership for all staff working in the specialty. This will include fostering and developing projects focused towards these ends and ensuring that the momentum of postqualification professional education and other appropriate training is maintained. Work in conjunction with clinical and other professional colleagues to ensure that the productivity of staff within the specialty is maintained and their job satisfaction is enhanced. This may include involvement in the appraisal process for peers and/or junior colleagues. Undertake Care Group management duties as agreed with the Care Group/Departmental Manager/Clinical Director. Be aware of, and comply with, all Trust infection prevention and control policies, to include hand hygiene, personal hygiene, environmental and food hygiene. Prepare for and undertake the protective interventions that you are responsible for in a manner that is consistent with evidencebased practice and maintaining patient safety. Kings is committed to providing Consultant led 7day services and in the event of future developments the post holder would be expected to contribute equally with other Consultant colleagues. Person specification Qualifications MBBS or equivalent MRCPCH or equivalent Other higher degree or diploma Registration Full Registration with GMC Name on GMC Specialist Register on date of taking up appointment Training and Experience A minimum of six years postgraduate experience. Two of the years must have been spent in appropriate neonatal training posts in neonatal intensive care units (level 3) within the UK at a higher specialist level NLS Provider Evidenced Level 3 safeguarding training Current certificate as NLS, APLS or PALS instructor Administration Experience in daytoday organisation of neonatal services in a busy Teaching Hospital Familiar with current structure of UK National Health Service and conversant with recent initiatives and changes Management and Leadership Able to demonstrate leadership capability within multi-disciplinary teams Management course and/or qualification Audit and Quality Improvement Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit. Must have undertaken and completed audit projects. Audit Publications Research and Publications Experience of clinical research Publication of relevant review articles or case reports GCP training Evidence of recruitment into trials Publication of relevant review articles or case reports Teaching Experience of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and exam preparation Teaching skills course/qualification IMPORTANT Check your email account regularly as this is how we will communicate with you If you delete the job from any of your accounts, you may be prevented from accessing further communications To enquire about your application or inform us of any changes in your circumstances, please contact the named person on this advert Please provide email addresses for referees where possible Please review the documentation on our recruitment microsite, particularly the Trusts criminal records checking policy All staff have a responsibility for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and for ensuring they are aware of the specific duties relating to their role. Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. On occasion, we might close a vacancy early due to a high number of applications being received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment. King''s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Annual Reports and Other Corporate Publications King''s Health Partners Academic Health Science Centre Website King''s College Hospital is part of King''s Health Partners Academic Health Sciences Centre (AHSC), a pioneering collaboration between King''s College London, and Guy''s and St Thomas'', King''s College Hospital and South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trusts. Employer certification / accreditation badges You must have appropriate UK professional registration. 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