Clinical Fellow in Paediatric Craniofacial Surgery

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 05 May 2024

Job summary

This is a higher surgical training post which has educational approval from the Specialist Advisory Committees of the 3 surgical specialties most directly involved with craniofacial surgery, namely Neurosurgery, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Plastic Surgery. The Post is intended for a trainee from any one of these 3 specialties who has definite interest in craniofacial surgery and who wishes to gain further sub-specialty training towards the end of higher surgical training (post CCT or Peri CCT ). The appointment will be for 12 months likely commencing June 2024.

The Specialist Registrar is a full member of the craniofacial team and will be required to be fully involved with the pre-operative assessment of patients referred to the consultants. In addition, he/she will be required to attend, assist with and carry out as appropriate, surgical treatment under the supervision of the consultants.

The registrar will be fully involved in the post-operative management of all the elective cases. On-call may be arranged through the home specialty of the candidate.

Attendance at the craniofacial clinics in the Children's Hospital and Queen Elizabeth Hospital is compulsory.

For further information please contact via email: Martin Evans martin.evans7@nhs.net (Craniofacial Clinical Lead)

PLEASE NOTE:youMUSTattach a Curriculum Vitae when you complete the online application.

Main duties of the job

Clinical

The registrar will be fully involved in the post-operative management of all the elective cases. On-call may be arranged through the home specialty of the candidate.

Outpatients

Attendance at the craniofacial clinics in the Children's Hospital and Queen Elizabeth Hospital is compulsory.

Research

Abundant opportunities exist for clinical and/or experimental research not only within the department, but also within the professorial surgical unit at the University of Birmingham and the Biomaterials Department of Birmingham Dental Hospital. Research is strongly encouraged, and the registrar will be expected to complete and publish suitable papers during the tenure of this post. Collaborative research projects and research relevant to the delivery of the clinical services are encouraged.

Audit

Activity data, complications, advances in techniques are all carefully documented throughout the year for presentation at the national audit meeting ( 2 days ) of the Supra-Regional Departments in England and Wales. The craniofacial fellow is expected to participate in this meeting.

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.

Date posted

18 April 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£55,329 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

284-24-6224177-DPBC

Job locations

Birmingham Children's Hospital

Birmingham

B4 6NH

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.

When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).

Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.

Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Eligible for GMC registration
MRCPCH or equivalent

Desirable

Higher Degree or further qualifications

Experience

Essential

Previous experience in Maxillofacial, Neurosurgery or Plastics Surgery with an interest in Craniofacial
Appropriate progression of career to date
Appropriate training in the field of child protection

Desirable

Computer skills
Evidence of participation and understanding of the principles of audit
Teaching skills
Experience in Clinical teaching

Skills

Essential

Organisational ability
Assume responsibility
Understands and communicates intelligibly with patients and colleagues
Commitment to continuing professional development
Excellent communication skills
Willingness to seek and offer advice appropriately
Ability to respond to and cope with change
Capacity to gain confidence and trust from others
Ability to cope with pressure from unexpected or urgent clinical situations
Honesty and integrity
IT Literacy

Desirable

Ability to work in a team
Signs of leadership
Previous personal research experience

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Eligible for GMC registration
MRCPCH or equivalent

Desirable

Higher Degree or further qualifications

Experience

Essential

Previous experience in Maxillofacial, Neurosurgery or Plastics Surgery with an interest in Craniofacial
Appropriate progression of career to date
Appropriate training in the field of child protection

Desirable

Computer skills
Evidence of participation and understanding of the principles of audit
Teaching skills
Experience in Clinical teaching

Skills

Essential

Organisational ability
Assume responsibility
Understands and communicates intelligibly with patients and colleagues
Commitment to continuing professional development
Excellent communication skills
Willingness to seek and offer advice appropriately
Ability to respond to and cope with change
Capacity to gain confidence and trust from others
Ability to cope with pressure from unexpected or urgent clinical situations
Honesty and integrity
IT Literacy

Desirable

Ability to work in a team
Signs of leadership
Previous personal research experience

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).