Members needed to develop a Framework for Practice on Neonatal Functional Haemodynamics
Join a BAPM working group to develop a Framework for Practice.
BAPM and NeoFOCUS are seeking members to join a working group to develop a Framework for Practice on Neonatal Functional Haemodynamics.
There is no available consensus or framework of practice currently available in the UK on the management of haemodynamically unstable neonates and the role of functional echocardiographic assessment integrated into clinical care. There is wide variation in practice, governance standards and training between units across the country. NeoFOCUS-UK, in collaboration with BAPM, will develop a framework which aims to promote the safe and effective integration of neonatal haemodynamics into neonatal care.
The final remit of the framework will be determined by the working group but planned aims are to outline the indications and scope of targeted neonatal echocardiography and how this is distinguishable from POCUS, introduce a physiological and evidence based approach to neonatal haemodynamics, provide recommendations for clinical governance structures, develop a competency framework and outline a training programme.
- 4 NICU Consultants
- 2 LNU/SCU Consultants
- 2 Trainees
- 1 ANNP
- 1 Neonatal Graduate
- 1-2 Paediatric Cardiac Physiologists
- 1 Paediatrician with expertise in cardiology
No previous experience of BAPM working groups is required and applications from NeoFOCUS members will be given priority.
For more information on contributing to a working group, see here.
The first meeting will be held in February 2025. It is expected that frameworks and toolkits will take 6-9 months to develop. Please only apply to this role if you will be able to dedicate the appropriate time to this. Please see attached terms of reference for more details.
To apply please complete the application form by 6 January 2025.
*Please note that only the roles not yet filled are listed in this advert. The full group may include others invited through a relevant stakeholder group or because of their personal expertise. Please see the terms of reference for more details. If you have experience relevant for the group but do not fit one of the categories above you are still welcome to put in an application. BAPM groups are usually oversubscribed so we will not be able to accept all applicants in order to keep the group to a workable size.
