Job Description

Applications are invited for the substantive additional post listed above.

You will join a close-knit team of paediatricians/neonatologists working across both acute (hospital-based) and community settings.

You will allow the organisation to increase its current staffing levels of 7 individuals (6.5 WTE) which will enable the service to meet the standards laid out by the British Association of Perinatal Medicine (BAPM) guidance and Scottish Government\'s document \xe2\x80\x9cThe best start: five-year plan for maternity and neonatal care\xe2\x80\x9d.

You will join an established team of senior clinicians providing clinical neonatal services in NHS Fife. The unit functions as a Local Neonatal Unit within the Scottish Perinatal Managed Clinical Network. The Neonatal and Maternity services are located in the Victoria Hospital in Kirkcaldy. There are approximately 3500 deliveries annually which generate 400 - 450 admissions to the unit. The unit currently has 4 intensive care cots, 2 high dependency cots and 14 special care cots.

You would be expected to contribute to the acute consultant of the week and on call rota (currently 1 in 6.5/ reducinging to 1 in 7.5 following recruitment) at the Victoria Hospital. A separate paediatric rota is in place.

The post would include the opportunity to develop a special interest to complement the needs of the department.

Paediatrics/neonates at Victoria Hospital is a dynamic, well supported and highly regarded service supporting the local population of Fife. You will join a friendly, experienced and supportive team of consultants.

Candidates must be on the specialist register or within 6 months of an approved CCT at the date of interview. For candidates following the CESR route, they must have confirmation from the GMC that CESR has been awarded at the time of application.

Interviews will be held on 25th August 2023.

Further information or arrangements to visit can be arranged by contacting Dr Laura Stewart, Clinical Lead for Neonates on 01592 643355, Ext. 29191.

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

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