Job summary
The postholder will work alongside the Paediatric Clinical Service Lead for KIDSNTS and the Senior Management Team, providing senior level leadership and direction for the neonatal aspect of the service. The Clinical Service Lead will support the Clinical Service Director in developing clinical services, enhancing the safety and quality of patient care, ensuring delivery against performance targets including financial balance, and leading the multidisciplinary team. The successful candidate will also have responsibility for oversight of neonatal referrals into KIDSNTS

Main duties of the job
The postholder should be a substantive consultant with extensive experience relevant to the role and up to date clinical knowledge of neonatal transport medicine. They should have the credibility and expertise to provide clinical leadership across the service, supporting the delivery of safe, effective and responsive care for newborn infants requiring specialist transport.

The postholder will provide effective leadership and management to staff, promote the Trust's values and high-performance standards, and work collaboratively with clinical and operational colleagues to achieve Trust objectives and priorities. They will play a key role in service development, workforce planning, governance, quality improvement and regional partnership working, including engagement with neonatal and paediatric critical care networks and commissioners.

The successful candidate will be expected to maintain continuing professional development (CPD), support all aspects of the Trust's Clinical Governance framework, undertake annual appraisal and job plan review responsibilities, and contribute to the ongoing development of KIDSNTS to meet the needs of patients and families across the region. Participation in the Trust's senior leaders' development programme, or equivalent leadership training, is expected.

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.

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.

Qualifications/Skills
Essential

• Substantive NTS consultant employed by the Trust, or a substantive NTS consultant employed by another trust with an SLA to provide NTS time, or a clinician from another profession employed in a substantive clinical post of equivalent seniority within the Trust.
• At least 3 years' experience as a consultant (or equivalent) within the NHS
• Participation in Trust's senior leaders' development programme or have equivalent leadership training
• Credibility in the clinical environment and within the specialty
• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• Knowledge of the structure and function of the NHS. Understanding of current NHS issues.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; approachable and supportive of others
• Leadership skills and ability to lead by example
• Excellent prioritisation skills
• Ability to think both analytically and creatively and to use initiative

Desirable

• Previous experience of leading substantial change in a clinical environment

Personal Characteristics
Essential

• Team player capable of working independently and with others
• Consultative and flexible approach
• Willingness to challenge others where appropriate
• Ability to juggle a complex and heavy workload and prioritise as appropriate.

Competencies
Essential

• Written communications that are accurate and consistent. Consistently follows up on issues in a timely manner.
• Ability to explain complex information to team members. Conveys thoughts clearly and accurately. Listens carefully and asks questions when necessary to ensure understanding.
• Share best practices and transfer knowledge to others. Identify and address performance issues and training needs when applicable.
• 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.
• Make sound decisions within the scope of responsibility. Focus on resolving problems.

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).