Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to undertake the role of Clinical Service Lead for Hospital at Night in the Medicine Division, Urgent and Critical Care.

The previous Clinical Lead has put together a short summary of the role:

"The mainstay of the job is to oversee the medical rotas for H@N. There is an absolutely fantastic admin team that are able to write the rotas and fill the gaps, organise swaps etc..The management team is incredibly supportive and have been wonderful at helping with business cases, recruitment and financial solutions for HAN.

It has been a really rewarding job, which requires you to liaise with multiple teams across the hospital. It has been excellent for developing professional relationships within the Trust, with trainees, site practitioners, consultants, and management teams."

Main duties of the job
The role for clinical lead is to

• trouble shoot when gaps are urgent
• have an oversight of the whole medical workforce and be involved in long term workforce planning
• oversee recruitment to HAN posts
• oversee induction of new trainees (particularly IMGs)
• ensure the needs of trainees are met (both training and non training)

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.

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.

Details
Date posted: 29 September 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: Depending on experience
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 3 years
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 284-26-8329788-DPBC
Job locations: Birmingham Children's Hospital, Steelhouse Lane, Queensway, Birmingham, B4 6NH, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
This role is job planned at 1 APA. There is one weekly Monday team meeting, as well as daily support sometimes needed for gap cover.

Person Specification
Experience and Qualifications
Essential

• Full registration with GMC (E) with a license to practice or Equivalent
• Substantive Consultant or doctor within 6 months of completing their training and becoming a consultant

Knowledge and Professional Skills
Essential

• Broad understanding of current issues affecting medical staff
• Ability to work creatively in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent interpersonal skills, approachable and supportive of others
• Leadership skills and ability to lead by example
• Ability to think both analytically and creatively and to use initiative
• Excellent prioritization skills
• Ability to explain complex information to team members. Conveys thoughts clearly and accurately. Listens carefully and asks questions when necessary to ensure understanding
• Conveys information in a clear, concise, and accurate manner
• Demonstrate professionalism and present a positive image of the organisation
• Make sound decisions within the scope of responsibility. Focus on resolving problems
• Demonstrate strong leadership skills. Maintain positive relationships with colleagues. Demonstrate honesty and integrity in dealing with others. Work effectively with different types of people. Accept and give constructive feedback
• Demonstrate commitment, dedication, cooperation, positive behaviour, adaptability, and flexibility with changes in responsibilities and duties

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 (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, Queensway, Birmingham, B4 6NH, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Consultant
Lisa Whyte
lisa.whyte@nhs.net

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).
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).