Job summary
This post is for a Consultant Cardiac Surgeon to join the existing team of three Consultant Surgeons running the Congenital Cardiac Surgery service based in the Department of Cardiac Surgery, Birmingham Women's and Children's Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (BWC) and University Hospitals Birmingham (UHB).
The appointee will work collaboratively within the service to provide inpatient and outpatient care for congenital cardiac patients at these Trusts with responsibility for patients under their care within the context of a multidisciplinary team structure. The post aims to appoint an early career consultant surgeon with full mentoring of their practice within the initial period of appointment.
Main duties of the job
The appointee will work collaboratively within the service to provide inpatient and outpatient care for congenital cardiac patients at BWC. The appointee with have responsibility for patients under their care within the context of a multidisciplinary team structure.
There will also be a sessional commitment to the University Hospital Birmingham (Queen Elizabeth Hospital) for the provision of the Adult Congenital Cardiac Surgery service. The cardiothoracic unit provides adult cardiac surgery, advanced heart failure therapies and cardiopulmonary transplantation for the West Midlands and Wales. The unit is located in the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Edgbaston.
The post holder will participate in the consultant on-call rota in the department of Paediatric Cardiac Surgery for acute care and resuscitation of patients within the Trust, including cannulation for Extra-corporeal life support with availability on site within 20 minutes.
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.
Parkview Clinic is a Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service Mental Health (CAMHS) facility in Moseley, for young people aged 11-18 years who require admission due to significant psychiatric difficulties.
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 successful applicant, as an appropriately trained specialist in Paediatric Cardiac Surgery will assume a full clinical role in the stabilisation, investigation and clinical management of patients presenting with a broad spectrum of congenital heart disease.
Please refer to the attached JD and PS for detailed job description and main responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful applicant, as an appropriately trained specialist in Paediatric Cardiac Surgery will assume a full clinical role in the stabilisation, investigation and clinical management of patients presenting with a broad spectrum of congenital heart disease.
Please refer to the attached JD and PS for detailed job description and main responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- Inclusion on Specialist Register for Cardiothoracic Surgery or, if in training, eligible for inclusion on the Register within 6 months
- FRCS(Cth) or equivalent
Desirable
- MD / PhD or MSc in a relevant subject submitted or awarded
Knowledge and nature of experience
Essential
- Completed training in Cardiothoracic surgery through a recognised training program or equivalent route as recognised by the GMC
- Competent in adult cardiothoracic surgery with a demonstrable record of clinical development, expertise and knowledge.
- Minimum of 2 years subspecialty training in congenital cardiac surgery
Desirable
- Wide clinical experience in all aspects of cardiothoracic surgery
- Experience in transplantation and extra-corporeal circulation
- Evidence of an active research and educational interest
Analytical and judgment skills
Desirable
- Recent experience of managing patients with complex cardiovascular physiology at a consultant/ independent surgeon level
- Practical experience of leading clinical audit/ QIP projects, with measurable outcomes
Professional/managerial/specialist knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of Previous Management and Leadership Tasks
- Participation in and leading a medical team
- Commitment to and understanding of the principles of audit at local and national level
- Publications in peer-reviewed cardiothoracic journals
- Commitment to continuing personal development and medical education
Desirable
- Evidence of successful project development, design and completion
- Experience of training in cardiac surgical skills labs
- High level IT skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- Inclusion on Specialist Register for Cardiothoracic Surgery or, if in training, eligible for inclusion on the Register within 6 months
- FRCS(Cth) or equivalent
Desirable
- MD / PhD or MSc in a relevant subject submitted or awarded
Knowledge and nature of experience
Essential
- Completed training in Cardiothoracic surgery through a recognised training program or equivalent route as recognised by the GMC
- Competent in adult cardiothoracic surgery with a demonstrable record of clinical development, expertise and knowledge.
- Minimum of 2 years subspecialty training in congenital cardiac surgery
Desirable
- Wide clinical experience in all aspects of cardiothoracic surgery
- Experience in transplantation and extra-corporeal circulation
- Evidence of an active research and educational interest
Analytical and judgment skills
Desirable
- Recent experience of managing patients with complex cardiovascular physiology at a consultant/ independent surgeon level
- Practical experience of leading clinical audit/ QIP projects, with measurable outcomes
Professional/managerial/specialist knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of Previous Management and Leadership Tasks
- Participation in and leading a medical team
- Commitment to and understanding of the principles of audit at local and national level
- Publications in peer-reviewed cardiothoracic journals
- Commitment to continuing personal development and medical education
Desirable
- Evidence of successful project development, design and completion
- Experience of training in cardiac surgical skills labs
- High level IT skills
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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