Job summaryWe would like to invite applications for a full-time, 10 programmed activities (PA) locum posts, working with 7 other paediatric nephrology consultants, and an extensive multidisciplinary team providing a comprehensive tertiary nephrology service to the West Midlands. This is a 6-month fixed post in the first instance.
Main duties of the jobThe appointee will share in the provision of a regional service including: regular responsibility for emergency admissions, ward consultations, telephone advice, booked admissions for investigations and day cases. These responsibilities occur during the week on-call (approx. 1:6 or about 8 1/2 weeks in a year). During the on-call week the on-call consultant has no regular clinic commitments so will undertake business ward rounds every day. The on-call service is purely for nephrology and the service covers nephrology for the whole of the West Midlands, as above. The post holder will be asked to undertake regular outreach clinics in consultation with the team, not more frequently than 1per month.
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 responsibilitiesPlease 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 SpecificationQualifications- Full GMC Registration (or within 6 months of CCT) with entry on the Specialist Register for paediatrics with paediatric nephrology subspeciality.
- MRCPCH by examination or equivalent
Desirable- Higher Degree (MD, PhD, etc)
Clinical Experience & Skills- Completed competency based clinical training in paediatric nephrology in approved centres before commencing post.
- BLS (unless included in Mandatory Training)
- Safeguarding Level 3 Training
Desirable- Experience of paediatric nephrology practice in more than one centre
- Management training
- Fulfil GMC requirements for training to qualify for Education / Clinical Supervisor role APLS and NLS
Teaching- Experience in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
Desirable- Training in medical education e.g. Masters in Medical Education
Research- Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research
Desirable- Evidence of original research including presentation at scientific meetings
- GCP Training (Research)
Professional Development- Evidence of understanding of and adherence to the principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the General Medical Council
- Evidence of contribution to effective clinical governance
- Commitment to Continuing Professional Development
Personal Skills- Ability to work as an effective member of a multi-professional team.
- Ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and their families.
- Gains confidence and trust from others
- Ability to respond to and cope with change in a flexible way
- Able to cope with pressure from unexpected/urgent clinical situations.
- Demonstrates honesty, probity and integrity
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. 
