University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Paediatric Consultant (4 months Fixed Term)

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Job Summary
We invite applications for two fixed-term locum consultant paediatric posts, both for a four-month period with the potential extension of one post. Both posts will be based at Birmingham Heartlands Hospital
Post 1 is a maternity replacement post, which includes support of the paediatric respiratory MDT. This is an opportunity to work alongside an experienced respiratory team at consultant level to gain skills and knowledge in this specialty in addition to acute and elective general paediatric work
Post 2 is a general paediatric consultant post. Acute work will include participating in the delivery of acute ward weeks, the consultant on call rota, daytime acute sessions to support winter activity and some general paediatric clinics.
UHB is a centre for quality improvement, research and innovation.
Our Paediatric unit is one of the largest in the West Midlands region.
We serve a diverse population and strive to improve the health, wellbeing and outcomes of children and young people in Birmingham.
Main Duties, Tasks & Skills Required
Respiratory Service- Post 1
The appointee will work alongside an experienced team of respiratory consultants and MDT to support the Asthma and respiratory workload There is a weekly Respiratory MDT meeting you will be expected to attend during your non acute weeks SPA time can be utilised to gain experience of the respiratory management of neuromuscular conditions, cystic fibrosis and non-invasive ventilation, through attending clinics and specific MDT meetings
Acute paediatrics service- Post 2
The appointee will provide support to acute paediatrics, including additional PAU daytime sessions Rapid access and general paediatric clinics There is opportunity to develop as a consultant with exposure to delivering teaching and supervision, management meetings, governance and research opportunities
About Us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
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Job Description
Broad training in general paediatrics APLS/EPALS provider Ability to develop and adopt speciality interest in Asthma and Respiratory medicine with support of the Respiratory MDT
Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the clinical care of patients Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems both emergency and elective within specialty
Experience and understanding of and ability to use evidence base and clinical audit to support decision making
IT and data interpretation skills Align with UHB Trust values and have up to date knowledge of the structure and processes of the NHS
Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team and develop effective working relationships with all levels of staff.
Ability to support, mentor and contribute to supervision and development of undergraduate and postgraduate resident doctors in training
To contribute to the general paediatric consultant service. The post holder will share in the provision of general Paediatrics, high dependency, elective and ambulatory care. Responsibility for day-to-day management of the Paediatric Unit and all associated work will be shared by all the consultants.
Consultant cover is required on a 24-hour 7-day week basis.
Clinical Audit and Quality
There are active audit and quality Improvement activities across the trust and all doctors are encouraged to take up audits as part of their training. The audit department provides all necessary support in audit projects.


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Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- MRCPCH or equivalent
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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.
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.
UK Professional Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
For Help With Your Application, Contact
Justina Rweyemamu
01214242155
Pay scheme
Hospital Medical and Dental
Band
Consultant
Salary
£113565.00 to £150569.00 Yearly
Contract
Fixed Term
Duration
4 Month(s)
Working pattern
Full-Time
Reference number
304-KDA- 9019284
Job locations
Heartlands Hospital
Bordesley Green E
Birmingham
West Midlands
B9 5SS
Attachments
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