Job summary
An exciting opportunity exists for clinicians to work within the Major Trauma Service at QEHB. This job would be very suitable for someone planning to apply for a national training number or is seeking a holding job pending an application. The post commences on 6th August 2025 on a fixed term basis until 4th August 2026.
Main duties of the job
QEHB has been a Major Trauma Centre (MTC) since 2012, serving patients in the West Midlands region as a hub within the West Midlands Major Trauma Network and is supported by the Trauma Units (TUs) and Local Emergency Hospitals (LEH) within the region. Patients may self present, may arrive either by ambulance or helicopter. A small number may be a hyperacute transfer from a regional TU. Additionally, inter-hospital transfers following referral from trauma units or centres. At QEHB, the Major Trauma Service (MTS) is not a bed holding specialty, but co-ordinates care for poly-trauma patients integrating their multi-specialty input. These patients typically have an Injury Severity Score (ISS) of greater than 9. In addition, QEHB is the UK receiving centre for soldiers injured abroad and the MTS provides support for the care of these patients.
About us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate (with 24/7 Consultant level support) will work in a multidisciplinary environment, and need to have excellent networking skills, as they will be required to liaise with other teams both in QEHB, and also other trauma units, as well as a number of Military personnel. The MTS On Call LED joins each ED trauma alert and ensures safe and timely delivery of major trauma objectives. The MTS LEDs deliver ward-based care and participate regularly in both MDT and morbidity & mortality meetings.
The successful candidate will join the Major Trauma Service team, which currently consists of 11 Tier 1/2 Doctors, a team of Consultant and Specialist (Surgeons/Doctors). Successful candidates will work a rota including day, night and weekend cover, maximum workload will not exceed 1 in 5 weekends. Night and Weekend cover is resident. The rota is EWTD and Deanery compliant. LEDs are directly supported by the Consultant Tier, who provide a 24/7 Co-ordinating Trauma Consultant (CTC) cover (on site availability within 30 mins out of hours). One of the Consultant Tier also provides enhanced support and guidance to the MTS junior team.
This post is not restricted to T&O trainees and is very suitable for trainees of other surgical specialties, emergency medicine, critical care and anaesthesia. We would also welcome trainees from other specialties. We do not usually treat children at QEHB, they attend the Birmingham Children's Hospital.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate (with 24/7 Consultant level support) will work in a multidisciplinary environment, and need to have excellent networking skills, as they will be required to liaise with other teams both in QEHB, and also other trauma units, as well as a number of Military personnel. The MTS On Call LED joins each ED trauma alert and ensures safe and timely delivery of major trauma objectives. The MTS LEDs deliver ward-based care and participate regularly in both MDT and morbidity & mortality meetings.
The successful candidate will join the Major Trauma Service team, which currently consists of 11 Tier 1/2 Doctors, a team of Consultant and Specialist (Surgeons/Doctors). Successful candidates will work a rota including day, night and weekend cover, maximum workload will not exceed 1 in 5 weekends. Night and Weekend cover is resident. The rota is EWTD and Deanery compliant. LEDs are directly supported by the Consultant Tier, who provide a 24/7 Co-ordinating Trauma Consultant (CTC) cover (on site availability within 30 mins out of hours). One of the Consultant Tier also provides enhanced support and guidance to the MTS junior team.
This post is not restricted to T&O trainees and is very suitable for trainees of other surgical specialties, emergency medicine, critical care and anaesthesia. We would also welcome trainees from other specialties. We do not usually treat children at QEHB, they attend the Birmingham Children's Hospital.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical Degree from a recognised University
- -Full GMC registration
- -Eligibility to live and work in the UK
- -Available to start from the beginning of August 2025
Desirable
- ATLS or European Trauma Course qualification
Experience
Essential
- A minimum of 2 years full time post graduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part time or flexible basis) or equivalent experience or competencies working within the NHS
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Enquiries should be directed to Mr A Marsh:
- Consultant Orthopaedic Trauma Surgeon
- Clinical Lead Major Trauma Service
- Mobile: 07768 338730
- Email: Alastair.Marsh@uhb.nhs.uk
- or Miss Justine Lee:
- Specialist Doctor Major Trauma
- Educational Lead Major Trauma Service
- Mobile: 07711409746
- Email: justine.lee@uhb.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical Degree from a recognised University
- -Full GMC registration
- -Eligibility to live and work in the UK
- -Available to start from the beginning of August 2025
Desirable
- ATLS or European Trauma Course qualification
Experience
Essential
- A minimum of 2 years full time post graduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part time or flexible basis) or equivalent experience or competencies working within the NHS
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Enquiries should be directed to Mr A Marsh:
- Consultant Orthopaedic Trauma Surgeon
- Clinical Lead Major Trauma Service
- Mobile: 07768 338730
- Email: Alastair.Marsh@uhb.nhs.uk
- or Miss Justine Lee:
- Specialist Doctor Major Trauma
- Educational Lead Major Trauma Service
- Mobile: 07711409746
- Email: justine.lee@uhb.nhs.uk
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
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).
