Job summary
Applications are invited for the post of Adult Inherited Metabolic Medicine (IMD) Fellow for the duration of two years with the possibility of extension for one more years for candidate wishing to undertake PhD. This Fellowship post provides an excellent training opportunity for any senior trainee in Metabolic Medicine within the UK, EU or from overseas who wishes to develop their research/clinical skills.
Main duties of the job
The fellow will work within the inherited metabolic disorders service. The service places strong emphasis on a multidisciplinary approach and there are close links between the department and affiliated specialties within and outside the trust including Cardiology, Neurology, Liver, Pathology, Radiology, Renal and Respiratory Medicine departments. Depending on their research and specialty interest, the post-holder will be expected to participate in clinics in IMD. There are ample opportunities for the post-holder to gain skills that will support training in the IMD sub-specialty areas. These include lysosomal storage disorders, Alstrom syndrome, rare lipid, and bone disorders.
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
Over three years, it is expected that the post-holder will complete a PhD and gain experience in research skills in collaboration with the Institute of Metabolism and System Research, University of Birmingham, with a view to publication in high impact peer-reviewed journals (recent work includes Nature. 2024 ;628(8009):872-877. doi: 10.1038/s41586-024-07266-7; Diabetes. 2021;70(2):364-376. doi: 10.2337/db20-0647). The appointee will work at QEHB full-time in research but will be encouraged and supported to develop their clinical skill. The post does not have an on-call commitment.
The Trust is a regional centre for IMD, cancer, trauma, burns & plastics and has the largest solid organ transplantation programme in Europe. The Trust employs around 6,900 staff based in Birmingham's first new acute hospital in 70 years, the new Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham. It is one of the most-consistently high performing trusts in the NHS and has been rated "excellent" for both financial management and for quality of clinical and non-clinical services by the Care Quality Commission.
For further information please contact Professor Tarekegn Hiwot on 07391537158/ Tarekegn.Geberhiwot@uhb.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
Over three years, it is expected that the post-holder will complete a PhD and gain experience in research skills in collaboration with the Institute of Metabolism and System Research, University of Birmingham, with a view to publication in high impact peer-reviewed journals (recent work includes Nature. 2024 ;628(8009):872-877. doi: 10.1038/s41586-024-07266-7; Diabetes. 2021;70(2):364-376. doi: 10.2337/db20-0647). The appointee will work at QEHB full-time in research but will be encouraged and supported to develop their clinical skill. The post does not have an on-call commitment.
The Trust is a regional centre for IMD, cancer, trauma, burns & plastics and has the largest solid organ transplantation programme in Europe. The Trust employs around 6,900 staff based in Birmingham's first new acute hospital in 70 years, the new Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham. It is one of the most-consistently high performing trusts in the NHS and has been rated "excellent" for both financial management and for quality of clinical and non-clinical services by the Care Quality Commission.
For further information please contact Professor Tarekegn Hiwot on 07391537158/ Tarekegn.Geberhiwot@uhb.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent UK-recognised qualification
- *MRCP or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- *Actively working as an SpR in specialty of interest
- *a strong commitment to the future pursuit of research
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Please see attached Job Description for further details about this role or contact the named consultant for a discussion about this post.
- *Ability to work well with colleagues and within a team
- *Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively
- *Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures.
- *Ability to teach clinical skills to medical and nursing staff and other disciplines.
- *Energy and enthusiasm and the ability to work under pressure
- *An enquiring and critical approach to work
- *Caring attitude to patients
- *Ability to communicate effectively
- *Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and Professional
- *Full GMC Registration
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent UK-recognised qualification
- *MRCP or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- *Actively working as an SpR in specialty of interest
- *a strong commitment to the future pursuit of research
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Please see attached Job Description for further details about this role or contact the named consultant for a discussion about this post.
- *Ability to work well with colleagues and within a team
- *Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively
- *Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures.
- *Ability to teach clinical skills to medical and nursing staff and other disciplines.
- *Energy and enthusiasm and the ability to work under pressure
- *An enquiring and critical approach to work
- *Caring attitude to patients
- *Ability to communicate effectively
- *Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and Professional
- *Full GMC Registration
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).
