Job summary
Applications are invited for the post of Junior Specialist Doctor to work at Standard (StR 1-2 equivalent) level in Renal Surgery at QEHB. The post would begin in August 2023 on a fixed term basis for 6 months. There are no on-call commitments for this post.
Main duties of the job
The posts are not HEE recognised training posts but will train doctors in a similar way and with the competencies required for future progression.
UHB is one of the countries leading hospitals and one of the most consistently high performing Trusts in the NHS. It has been rated 'excellent' for leadership and provides high quality of clinical and non-clinical services and excellent management.
About us
We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.
Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:
Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.
UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.
University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The renal service at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital provides a comprehensive integrated programme for the investigation and management of the full spectrum of renal disease from investigational nephrology to renal transplantation. The Group is based at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, but in addition it provides in and outpatient services to the Alexander Hospital Redditch, Sandwell Hospital, Hereford County Hospital and The Birmingham Women's Hospital. The Group currently has contracts for end stage renal failure with the five purchasing consortia within the West Midlands Health Region.
This 40 hour post would be suitable for a doctor with an interest in renal transplantation and we will consider applicants with an interest in medicine or surgery. Additional training opportunities will be available in the applicants' chosen field of interest. The role is currently a daytime only post although we are hoping to develop a six day week working pattern.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The renal service at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital provides a comprehensive integrated programme for the investigation and management of the full spectrum of renal disease from investigational nephrology to renal transplantation. The Group is based at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, but in addition it provides in and outpatient services to the Alexander Hospital Redditch, Sandwell Hospital, Hereford County Hospital and The Birmingham Women's Hospital. The Group currently has contracts for end stage renal failure with the five purchasing consortia within the West Midlands Health Region.
This 40 hour post would be suitable for a doctor with an interest in renal transplantation and we will consider applicants with an interest in medicine or surgery. Additional training opportunities will be available in the applicants' chosen field of interest. The role is currently a daytime only post although we are hoping to develop a six day week working pattern.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical Degree
- Fully registered with the General Medical Council
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Applicants must have a minimum of 2 years UK clinical experience or equivalent with at least 6 months relevant experience in a specialty area.
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Please see the attached Job Description for more details
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical Degree
- Fully registered with the General Medical Council
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Applicants must have a minimum of 2 years UK clinical experience or equivalent with at least 6 months relevant experience in a specialty area.
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Please see the attached Job Description for more details
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
