Job summary
Applications are invited for an
out of programme training opportunity for ST2 and ST3 (the first 6
months) paediatric trainees considering a career in Acute Paediatrics /
HDU, Paediatric Intensive Care Medicine or Paediatric Emergency Medicine.
The
2-year rotation will include a year spent in adult anaesthesia and general
intensive care, followed by a second year spent in PICU (6 months) and
paediatric emergency medicine (6 months). The rotation is open to trainees from
any Deanery. It is envisaged that year 1 will be considered as OOPE and year 2
as OOPT (ST3/3.5) by Programme Directors and Deaneries, In the West Midlands
Deanery the second year is counted within programme.
On
completion of the 2 year programme it is envisaged that a trainee would re-join
their Deanery run-through programme at ST4/ (4.5) level (subject to having
successfully passed MRCPCH).
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate with being their rotation
in Adult ICM/Anaesthetic where they will work on the junior ICM/Anaesthetic
rotation (either starting in anaesthetic or ICM at the Queen Elizabeth
Hospital.
The trainee will be fully
supervised to gain their skills and knowledge and gain their Entrustable
Professional Activities (IAC), for the first 3 months of their training.
Trainees will be on the on call
rota once they have acquired these skills but will be closely supervised by
senior colleagues.
During the PICM rotation at
Birmingham Childrens Hospital, They will be expected to complete the primary
training period of the two years fellowship programme
During the emergency medicine
rotation the post holder is responsible for the
assessment and management of all patients who present as emergencies to the
department, except those who have been referred directly to the RMO or on-call
specialty teams. Close liaison with the medical and surgical specialists is an
important aspect of good clinical practice and the post holder is expected to
maintain the established working relationships.
The post holder will offer a follow-up
review or refer patients to other hospital specialists or back to the patients
General Practitioner as necessary. It is expected that family doctors and other
relevant medical personnel are kept fully informed of their patients
circumstances and progress.
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
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.
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Basic: MBBS or equivalent
- GMC registered/licensed
- Postgraduate: MRCPCH part 1
Desirable
- APLS provider or instructor or equivalent
- Postgraduate: MRCPCH part 2
Interests and motivation for this post
Essential
- Career Intention in PICU, AICU, Paediatrics, Prehospital medicine, Emergency Medicine or Anaesthesia, Paediatric Emergency Medicine (PEM)
Desirable
- Insight into and desire to work as a specialist in acute paediatrics specialities
Personal qualities and disposition
Essential
- Good communication skills and team working
- Understanding of evidence informed practice
- Good time management skills
- Clear logical thinking and ability to process analytically
- Knowledge of own limitations
- Treats others with respect and courtesy at all times
- Accountable for own actions
Desirable
- Experience of clinical audit
- Experience in teaching including simulation training.
- Able to prioritise
- Able to work under pressure
Experience
Essential
- In a RCPCH paediatric run through training programme
- NLS/APLS/PILS
Desirable
- Completed rotations in general paediatric and neonatology
- Experience of anaesthetic/ICM as a foundation year trainee
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Basic: MBBS or equivalent
- GMC registered/licensed
- Postgraduate: MRCPCH part 1
Desirable
- APLS provider or instructor or equivalent
- Postgraduate: MRCPCH part 2
Interests and motivation for this post
Essential
- Career Intention in PICU, AICU, Paediatrics, Prehospital medicine, Emergency Medicine or Anaesthesia, Paediatric Emergency Medicine (PEM)
Desirable
- Insight into and desire to work as a specialist in acute paediatrics specialities
Personal qualities and disposition
Essential
- Good communication skills and team working
- Understanding of evidence informed practice
- Good time management skills
- Clear logical thinking and ability to process analytically
- Knowledge of own limitations
- Treats others with respect and courtesy at all times
- Accountable for own actions
Desirable
- Experience of clinical audit
- Experience in teaching including simulation training.
- Able to prioritise
- Able to work under pressure
Experience
Essential
- In a RCPCH paediatric run through training programme
- NLS/APLS/PILS
Desirable
- Completed rotations in general paediatric and neonatology
- Experience of anaesthetic/ICM as a foundation year trainee
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
West Midlands
B4 6NH
Employer's website
https://bwc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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