Job summary
We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and motivated individual to join our Emergency Department (ED) team. This post is offered from March 2026 within the ED of Birmingham Children's Hospital. The post comprises 10 programmed activities with a commitment to 1:6 weekends on duty for the ED.

Main duties of the job
You will be joining a friendly and dedicated team of 10 Consultants, 6 Specialty Doctors/Senior Clinical Fellows, 4 senior Specialist Trainees (from Emergency Medicine and Paediatrics), 9 ST2/3s, 2 GPVTS 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.

For further information or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Dr Bridget Wilson bridget.wilson2@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.

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

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Full GMC Registration
• MBChB or equivalent
• MRCPH/FRCEM or equivalent
• On GMC Specialist Register with CCT in Emergency Medicine or Paediatrics or be within six months of obtaining CCT at the time of interview
• Paediatric candidates should have evidence of Grid or equivalent training in Paediatric Emergency Medicine
• Emergency Medicine Candidates should have Paediatric subspecialty training
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR): you may apply if your CESR application has been submitted and you will be on Specialist Register by the interview date. If not on Specialist Register by the date of interview you won't meet the essential criteria and therefore can't be interviewed for the substantive role

Desirable

• Higher Degree (MD, PhD, etc)

Experience
Essential

• 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
• Minimum 8 years postgraduate experience

Clinical Skills
Essential

• APLS/EPALS provider & ATLS/ETC provider

Desirable

• APLS/EPALS instructor
• ATLS/ETC instructor
• EMSB Instructor

Professional Development
Essential

• Commitment to continuing professional development

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 Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Birmingham Children's Hospital, Steelhouse Lane, Birmingham, B4 6NH, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://bwc.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: ED Clinical Service Lead, Bridget Wilson, bridget.wilson2@nhs.net

Details
Date posted: 26 August 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 284-8223518-BC-KF-26
Job locations: Birmingham Children's Hospital, Steelhouse Lane, Birmingham, B4 6NH, United Kingdom