Together with the other medical colleagues to provide a service for Childrens Directorate. This includes all aspects of treatment and relevant management duties for the proper functioning of the Clinical Group. Shared responsibility with the other colleagues for providing 24 hours, 7 days a week cover for the Neonatal Unit on a rota basis. Responsible also for covering colleagues periods of annual leave and short-term sickness Participation in Multi-disciplinary Meetings.

Contribution to audit and clinical governance programmes. Responsible for outpatient clinic commitments in peripheral hospitals as agreed with the Care Group management team. Contribute to the audit programmes, Morbidity and Mortality, clinical governance programs and learning from Deaths. Conduct all activities within the contracted level of service and operating plan for service(s).

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. 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 evidence-based practice and maintaining patient safety.

Once you understand the requirements outlined in the advert, please ensure your application accurately reflects where you match them. For further information regarding the role please read the attached Job Description and Person Specification.