Job summary
The Department of Paediatric Plastic
Surgery provides secondary care for the population of southern and central
Birmingham, tertiary care for the West Midlands and Supra Regional care for
Burns and Cranio-Facial Surgery. There is a close working relationship within
the team and a very supportive and educational environment.
Main duties of the job
This post will include daily ward rounds
and trauma list commitments. The successful candidate will be rotating through
all subspecialties within the department including Burns Surgery, Cleft
Surgery, Hand and Upper Limb Surgery. The post includes a 1 in 8/9 12 hour
shift on call commitment in Plastic surgery.
The successful candidate should demonstrate sufficient knowledge in the
management of childrens hand trauma. The successful applicant will be expected
to participate in audit/research.
This is a senior middle grade post with
responsibilities, training and experience equivalent to a Specialist Trainee. The successful applicant will be able to
demonstrate successful completion of a Plastic Surgery Training Programme or
equivalent, or to have passed the specialist exit examination in Plastic
Surgery or equivalent.
For
further information or to arrange an informal visit please contact Mr.Vidyadharan onrvidyadharan@nhs.net
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
- Qualified medical practitioner
- FRCS/MRCS/AFRCS or approved overseas equivalent
Desirable
- Distinctions, prizes, awards, scholarships, grants.
- APLS/ATLS certified or equivalent with Trauma and Paediatric Advanced Life Support Qualifications
- Presentations and publications appropriate to stage
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in Paediatric Surgery including the management of hand trauma at level appropriate for post
- Evidence of interest in paediatric surgery
- Competence in pre-operative & post- operative management.
- A validated logbook summary indicating an adequate level of operative experience.
Desirable
- Computer skills
- Evidence of participation and understanding of the principles of audit.
- Teaching skills.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified medical practitioner
- FRCS/MRCS/AFRCS or approved overseas equivalent
Desirable
- Distinctions, prizes, awards, scholarships, grants.
- APLS/ATLS certified or equivalent with Trauma and Paediatric Advanced Life Support Qualifications
- Presentations and publications appropriate to stage
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in Paediatric Surgery including the management of hand trauma at level appropriate for post
- Evidence of interest in paediatric surgery
- Competence in pre-operative & post- operative management.
- A validated logbook summary indicating an adequate level of operative experience.
Desirable
- Computer skills
- Evidence of participation and understanding of the principles of audit.
- Teaching 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
West Midlands
B4 6NH
Employer's website
https://bwc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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