Job summary
This is a part time (0.6wte) substantive consultant post in the department of paediatric dermatology at Birmingham Children's Hospital.
In addition to providing general secondary and tertiary level paediatric dermatology, the post holder will be expected to be involved in the care of children with epidermolysis bullosa to support the delivery of this national service. There will be support given to develop any additional competencies needed to fulfil this part of the role.
The post is open to both dermatologists and paediatricians. Applicants need to have completed their respective CCT or be within 6 months of doing so. Applicants with a dermatology CCT will be asked for evidence of additional experience in paediatric dermatology and candidates with a paediatric CCT will be required to have completed the RCPCH SPIN module in Dermatology and have at least 2 years' experience in a paediatric dermatology team. The post is open topeople who wish to work flexibly.
The candidate will be joining a vibrant team of dermatologists and specialist nurses who care for children and adolescents with skin disease. They will also work with members of all the other clinical, academic and research teams at the hospital.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work at consultant level and be expected to join in the care of children with epidermolysis bullosa to support the delivery of this national service. This job will involve general and specialist paediatric dermatology, providing inpatient and outpatient services.This post will comprise 6 Programmed Activities per week, 3 with the epidermolysis bullosa part of the service and 3 with the general dermatology part of the service; totalling 4.5 PAs of Direct Clinical Care and 1.5 PAs for Supporting Professional Activities.
On-call arrangements:There is telephone support on call for the Epidermolysis Bullosa Service.
Clinical Governance:The appointee will be expected to participate in all aspects of the Clinical Governance structure developed by the Trust to monitor, maintain and develop the quality and effectiveness of care.
Teaching:The post holder will be expected to play a role in undergraduate and postgraduate medical education and the training of other relevant staff groups. This includes participation in the courses and educational sessions run by the department to various healthcare professionals, particularly the annual 5 day course for dermatology specialist trainees.
Research:The post holder will be expected participate in current research within the department as needed.
Mentoring:The Children's Hospital provides mentoring for newly appointed consultants.
About us
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.
Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.
Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.
Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people aged 0-25 years old.
Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work at consultant level and be expected to join in the care of children with epidermolysis bullosa to support the delivery of this national service. This job will involve general and specialist paediatric dermatology, providing inpatient and outpatient services.This post will comprise 6 Programmed Activities per week, 3 with the epidermolysis bullosa part of the service and 3 with the general dermatology part of the service; totalling 4.5 PAs of Direct Clinical Care and 1.5 PAs for Supporting Professional Activities. General clinics have 8 follow up patients, or 4 new and 4 follow up patients and the EB MDT clinics have 2-3 patients per clinic.
On-call arrangements:There is telephone support on call for the Epidermolysis Bullosa Service.
Clinical Governance:The appointee will be expected to participate in all aspects of the Clinical Governance structure developed by the Trust to monitor, maintain and develop the quality and effectiveness of care.
Teaching:The post holder will be expected to play a role in undergraduate and postgraduate medical education and the training of other relevant staff groups. This includes participation in the courses and educational sessions run by the department to various healthcare professionals, particularly the annual 5 day course for dermatology specialist trainees.
Research:The post holder will be expected participate in current research within the department as needed.
Mentoring:The Childrens Hospital provides mentoring for newly appointed consultants.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work at consultant level and be expected to join in the care of children with epidermolysis bullosa to support the delivery of this national service. This job will involve general and specialist paediatric dermatology, providing inpatient and outpatient services.This post will comprise 6 Programmed Activities per week, 3 with the epidermolysis bullosa part of the service and 3 with the general dermatology part of the service; totalling 4.5 PAs of Direct Clinical Care and 1.5 PAs for Supporting Professional Activities. General clinics have 8 follow up patients, or 4 new and 4 follow up patients and the EB MDT clinics have 2-3 patients per clinic.
On-call arrangements:There is telephone support on call for the Epidermolysis Bullosa Service.
Clinical Governance:The appointee will be expected to participate in all aspects of the Clinical Governance structure developed by the Trust to monitor, maintain and develop the quality and effectiveness of care.
Teaching:The post holder will be expected to play a role in undergraduate and postgraduate medical education and the training of other relevant staff groups. This includes participation in the courses and educational sessions run by the department to various healthcare professionals, particularly the annual 5 day course for dermatology specialist trainees.
Research:The post holder will be expected participate in current research within the department as needed.
Mentoring:The Childrens Hospital provides mentoring for newly appointed consultants.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- MRCP or equivalent
- UK CCT in dermatology
Desirable
- Higher Degree (MD, PhD, etc)
Knowledge and nature of experience
Essential
- Broad experience of general dermatology
- Experience of paediatric dermatology
- Experience in research, publications relevant to dermatology
- Experience of clinical governance
- Experience in teaching all levels of clinical staff
Desirable
- Expertise in Epidermolysis Bullosa
Analytical and judgement skills
Essential
- Able to respond and cope with change
- Able to cope with pressure from unexpected/urgent clinical situations
- Ability to deliver service improvements
Professional/Managerial/Specialist Knowledge
Essential
- Commitment to continuing professional development
- Use of evidence-based medicine
- Proficient in the IT skills needed to fulfil a clinical role
Desirable
- Attendance at a management training course
Personal skills/abilities and attributes
Essential
- Demonstrates honesty and integrity
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Good management and interpersonal skills
- Able to work well within and between teams
- Ability to work under pressure
- Good time management
- Ability to prioritise commitments
Other requirements
Essential
- Enthusiasm
- High motivation
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- MRCP or equivalent
- UK CCT in dermatology
Desirable
- Higher Degree (MD, PhD, etc)
Knowledge and nature of experience
Essential
- Broad experience of general dermatology
- Experience of paediatric dermatology
- Experience in research, publications relevant to dermatology
- Experience of clinical governance
- Experience in teaching all levels of clinical staff
Desirable
- Expertise in Epidermolysis Bullosa
Analytical and judgement skills
Essential
- Able to respond and cope with change
- Able to cope with pressure from unexpected/urgent clinical situations
- Ability to deliver service improvements
Professional/Managerial/Specialist Knowledge
Essential
- Commitment to continuing professional development
- Use of evidence-based medicine
- Proficient in the IT skills needed to fulfil a clinical role
Desirable
- Attendance at a management training course
Personal skills/abilities and attributes
Essential
- Demonstrates honesty and integrity
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Good management and interpersonal skills
- Able to work well within and between teams
- Ability to work under pressure
- Good time management
- Ability to prioritise commitments
Other requirements
Essential
- Enthusiasm
- High motivation
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Birmingham Children's Hospital
Steelhouse Lane
Birmingham
B4 6NH
Employer's website
https://bwc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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