Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen in the ENT team at Birmingham Children's Hospital, by expanding the service with a 12 month fixed term contract Locum Consultant Paediatric Ear Nose & Throat Surgeon. This is a full time post, attracting 10 programmed activities (PAs). The post is based at Birmingham Children's Hospital. There is a possibility of extension of the employment period, as there may be a change within the service that would offer a substantive position.
Applications are invited from accredited specialists in Paediatric Otolaryngology who are on the Specialist Register at interview stage. Completing a sub-specialty paediatric otolaryngology fellowship would be essential.
The service provides secondary and tertiary level paediatric services for 0-16 year olds, from Birmingham and extending tertiary referrals from around the West Midlands and beyond.
Main duties of the job
The postholder must be able to manage a comprehensive range of paediatric emergencies including trauma and airway emergencies, as well as an elective programme. The postholder will participate in the on-call commitments on a 1 in 8 frequency.
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
Professional
Support the trusts key performance indicators such as 18 weeks referral to treatment.
Engage fully in all aspects of the trusts clinical governance processes and specialty meetings.
Participation in the Major Incident Procedure.
Responsibility for maintaining awareness of professional guidelines such as GMC Duties of a Doctor and acting in accordance with them.
Clinical
Provide services for children and young people in Birmingham and the surrounding areas, with responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness and injury.
It is expected that the post holder will participate in all Departmental activities including on call, daily ward rounds, emergency theatre list rota, audit and teaching.
There is an expectation to participate in research, presentation and publication
Job description
Job responsibilities
Professional
Support the trusts key performance indicators such as 18 weeks referral to treatment.
Engage fully in all aspects of the trusts clinical governance processes and specialty meetings.
Participation in the Major Incident Procedure.
Responsibility for maintaining awareness of professional guidelines such as GMC Duties of a Doctor and acting in accordance with them.
Clinical
Provide services for children and young people in Birmingham and the surrounding areas, with responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness and injury.
It is expected that the post holder will participate in all Departmental activities including on call, daily ward rounds, emergency theatre list rota, audit and teaching.
There is an expectation to participate in research, presentation and publication
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- FRCS (ORL-HNS) or equivalent
- CCT awarded, or within 6 months at time of interview
- GMC registration
- Specialist Registration for Otolaryngology
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Paediatric otolaryngology fellowship or equivalent
Interests
Essential
- A special interest in paediatric otolaryngology
- Proven contribution to paediatric otolaryngology
Qualities
Essential
- Team worker
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Proven commitment to personal professional development
Desirable
- Track record or formal training in medical education
Commitment
Essential
- To advancing the paediatric otolaryngology service
- To be actively involved in day-to-day management of ENT surgery patients within the Trust
- To participate in specialty and directorate activities
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- FRCS (ORL-HNS) or equivalent
- CCT awarded, or within 6 months at time of interview
- GMC registration
- Specialist Registration for Otolaryngology
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Paediatric otolaryngology fellowship or equivalent
Interests
Essential
- A special interest in paediatric otolaryngology
- Proven contribution to paediatric otolaryngology
Qualities
Essential
- Team worker
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Proven commitment to personal professional development
Desirable
- Track record or formal training in medical education
Commitment
Essential
- To advancing the paediatric otolaryngology service
- To be actively involved in day-to-day management of ENT surgery patients within the Trust
- To participate in specialty and directorate activities
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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