Job summary
We are delighted to
offer an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and motivated individual to join
our Emergency Department (ED) team. This
is a new post, to commence from September 2023, within the Emergency Department
of Birmingham Childrens Hospital. It is offered as a 12 month locum post to
cover service gaps resulting from existing consultants taking on external
roles. The post comprises 8.0 programmed activities with a commitment to 1:6
weekends on call for the Emergency Department.
Main duties of the job
Birmingham Childrens
Hospital is a large, multidisciplinary, dedicated childrens hospital. The ED
is one of the busiest paediatric EDs in the UK, with approximately 60,000
annual attendances across a broad case-mix, and it has the full support of all
paediatric medical and surgical subspecialties.
We are the Major Trauma Centre for children in the Birmingham area and
West Midlands region.
You will be joining a
friendly and dedicated team of 11 Consultants, 6 Specialty Doctors/Senior
Clinical Fellows, 4 senior Specialist Trainees (from Emergency Medicine and
Paediatrics), 9 ST2/3s, 2 GP VTS trainees and 2 Teaching Fellows. We are also proud of our ongoing development
of Advanced Nursing Practice within the ED.
As a university teaching hospital, we provide excellent opportunities
for education, and there is an active research programme within our department.
Applicants are
required to be on the GMC Specialist Register for either Paediatrics or
Emergency Medicine, or be within six months of obtaining their CCT at the time
of interview.
For further
information or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Dr Bridget Wilson,
Clinical Lead, (bridget.wilson2@nhs.net), Dr Stuart Hartshorn (stuart.hartshorn@nhs.net), or via the departmental secretaries on 0121 333
9515/9516/9217.
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
- Full GMC Registration
- MBCHB or Equivalent
- MRCPH/FRCEM or Equivalent
- On Specialist Register (or be within six months of obtaining their CCT at the time of interview) for one of:
- Paediatrics
- Emergency Medicine
Desirable
- Higher Degree (MD, PhD, etc)
- Subspecialty accreditation or dual accreditation in Paediatric Emergency Medicine
Experience
Essential
- For applicants with a CCT in paediatrics, significant previous experience in Paediatric Emergency Medicine.
- Appropriate progression of career to date
- Experience in clinical teaching
- Level 3 Child Protection training
- By the time of appointment, has attended a recent Training the Trainers course
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- MBCHB or Equivalent
- MRCPH/FRCEM or Equivalent
- On Specialist Register (or be within six months of obtaining their CCT at the time of interview) for one of:
- Paediatrics
- Emergency Medicine
Desirable
- Higher Degree (MD, PhD, etc)
- Subspecialty accreditation or dual accreditation in Paediatric Emergency Medicine
Experience
Essential
- For applicants with a CCT in paediatrics, significant previous experience in Paediatric Emergency Medicine.
- Appropriate progression of career to date
- Experience in clinical teaching
- Level 3 Child Protection training
- By the time of appointment, has attended a recent Training the Trainers course
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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