Job summary
We have a number of consultant
paediatric anaesthetist posts available due to retirements and expansion of
activity. We are looking for individuals with specialist training and
experience in paediatric and neonatal anaesthesia, either in the UK or
equivalent training overseas. The successful applicants will not be required to
take part in the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit consultant cover. The post holders may be required to work on
other hospital sites where Birmingham Childrens Hospital has a Service Level
Agreement to provide anaesthesia as well as the main hospital site.
Main duties of the job
The appointees
will be offered a 10 PA contract involving 6 clinical theatre sessions (7.5 PA)
per week with 1PA for predictable on-call duties. It is anticipated that the
successful candidates will undertake on call duties on the general on call rota
(currently 1 in 16). There will be provision of 1.5 PA per week for Supporting Professional
Activity time. Within this contract the post holder, in addition to clinical
duties, will be expected to participate in continuing professional development,
undertake teaching and training, be involved in and aware of the Clinical
Governance issues of the Trust and participate in clinical audit. The successful candidates may be required to
undertake one of their clinical sessions on a weekday evening. They may also be required to work on other Hospital sites where Birmingham
Childrens Hospital has a Service Level Agreement to provide anaesthesia.
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
- MBBS or equivalent.
- Full GMC registration.
- Inclusion on Specialist Register in Anaesthesia or eligible for inclusion within 6 months of interview or CCT holder in Anaesthesia. Equivalence for overseas trained applicants must have been approved by Royal College SAC in advance of job application.
Desirable
- Diploma or higher degree in associated paediatric practice
Experience
Essential
- Broad experience in paediatric anaesthesia of which a minimum of one year must be in a recognised advanced paediatric anaesthesia training post or equivalent in UK or overseas.
- Appropriate career progression & up to date logbook.
Desirable
- Clinical experience in another specialty relevant to paediatric anaesthesia.
- 18 months to 2 years advanced level paediatric training.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent.
- Full GMC registration.
- Inclusion on Specialist Register in Anaesthesia or eligible for inclusion within 6 months of interview or CCT holder in Anaesthesia. Equivalence for overseas trained applicants must have been approved by Royal College SAC in advance of job application.
Desirable
- Diploma or higher degree in associated paediatric practice
Experience
Essential
- Broad experience in paediatric anaesthesia of which a minimum of one year must be in a recognised advanced paediatric anaesthesia training post or equivalent in UK or overseas.
- Appropriate career progression & up to date logbook.
Desirable
- Clinical experience in another specialty relevant to paediatric anaesthesia.
- 18 months to 2 years advanced level paediatric training.
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
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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