Job summaryBirmingham Children's Hospital is seeking to appoint a Consultant Paediatric Oncologist with an existing interest in brain tumours in children. Birmingham Children's Hospital is one of the largest dedicated children's cancer centres in the UK, receiving in the order of 250 new referrals each year; approximately 10% of UK childhood malignancies.
Main duties of the jobThis is a new post created in recognition of increased activity in neuro-oncology and an ambition to build capacity to facilitate service development in the department. Although a keen interest in Neuro-Oncology is essential and previous experience welcomed, it is not a requirement and all interested applicants would be warmly considered. This post will provide support to the existing team of 4.9 WTE NHS consultant oncologists, 4 part-time academic colleagues (2 Professorial appointments and 2 Senior Lecturer), 1 part-time honorary NHS consultant and a part-time Specialty Doctor. The existing Oncology teams provides the full range of tertiary oncology services and have sub-specialty interest in neuro-oncology, general solid tumour oncology, TYA oncology, late-effects and retinoblastoma covering an extensive geographical area. The department has a varied research portfolio including a world-leading programme in functional imaging and metabolism for CNS tumours.
About usBirmingham 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 responsibilitiesThe post holder will be required to provide senior leadership and supervision of the diagnosis and treatment of children and young people referred into the neuro-oncology service through attendance at regular outpatient clinics and attendance at weekly MDT meetings. There will be a need to provide acute paediatric medical oncology cover for patients with solid and CNS tumours during hot service weeks and on-call. The post holder will oversee the day-day management of inpatient workload in collaboration with the junior medical team and nursing teams through participation in the departmental weekly on-service rota. The post-holder will work collaboratively with other members of the wider MDT. It should attract those with specialist training and experience in paediatric oncology, either in the UK or with equivalent training overseas. The successful applicant will be eligible for inclusion on the Specialist Register or be within 6 months of expected completion of higher specialist training.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential- MBBS or equivalent
- Full GMC registration and License to practice within the UK
- Accredited to the Royal College of Paediatrics & Child Health or equivalent for CPD
- MRCPCH or equivalent
- On specialist register for Paediatric Oncology (CCT/CESR or equivalent, or within 6 months of completion of higher specialist training)
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Valid Level 3 Safeguarding Training
Desirable- Higher degree
- Research training/ publications
Skills/AbilitiesEssential- Basic Computer Skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work with a multidisciplinary setting
- Leadership skills
- Excellent interpersonal and negotiating skills
- Ability to work on own initiative in a pressurised environment
- Understand and deliver evidence based care
- Presentation skills
Desirable- Advanced communication skills training
- Supervision/ teaching/ support skills for Junior team members
ExperienceEssential- Extensive experience in paediatric oncology
- Completion of National Grid training scheme in Paediatric Oncology or equivalent (min 2 yrs in Paediatric Oncology PTC)
- Involvement in clinical audit
- Teaching
- Managerial Experience
Desirable- Evidence of specific training/experience within a sub specialist area of paediatric oncology
- Evidence of research / clinical experience in paediatric oncology or closely related subjects
OtherDesirable- Evidence of service development/improvement
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.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.Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website. 
