Job summary
UHB has a highly successful training programme for Locally Employed Doctors. The local training programme was introduced in 2008 and now invites applications for core training in surgical specialities, most likely commencing with Neurosurgery or Trauma & Orthopaedics. Posts may also be available to commence later in 2026 as part of a rotational programme.
Following a highly acclaimed Emergency/Acute Medicine programme UHB have now launched our LED Core Training Programme in Surgery. The programme is aimed at training junior doctors in the competencies required for the successful completion of core training in Core Surgical Training. The posts include training in all the competencies required by the respective Royal College and includes rotational placements in key medical specialties as a rotational LED.
Main duties of the job
The posts are not HEE recognised training posts but will train doctors in a similar way and with the competencies required for future progression.
UHB is one of the countries leading hospitals and one of the most consistently high performing Trusts in the NHS. It has been rated 'excellent' for leadership and provides high quality of clinical and non-clinical services and excellent management.
About us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The programme is a fixed term contract will consist of rotational placements in surgical specialties. The posts will be based at all 4 hospitals within UHB Trust. The post provides with opportunities to undertake complex and difficult work in a fully supported capacity in a leading edge teaching hospital. The specialities available in the rotation are:
Surgery: Trauma & Orthopaedics, ENT, Urology, Neurosurgery, General Surgery, Cardiac Surgery, Burns & Plastics.
The rotations are designed to train for core training competencies in the respective areas. Each placement will be for 6 months before rotating to the next placement for training. Other specialities could be added in to the rotation depending upon the requirement of training and development of the Individual and availability.
***Please note due to the volume of applicants this post may close earlier than the advertised date - please submit an application as possible if interested in this role***
Job description
Job responsibilities
The programme is a fixed term contract will consist of rotational placements in surgical specialties. The posts will be based at all 4 hospitals within UHB Trust. The post provides with opportunities to undertake complex and difficult work in a fully supported capacity in a leading edge teaching hospital. The specialities available in the rotation are:
Surgery: Trauma & Orthopaedics, ENT, Urology, Neurosurgery, General Surgery, Cardiac Surgery, Burns & Plastics.
The rotations are designed to train for core training competencies in the respective areas. Each placement will be for 6 months before rotating to the next placement for training. Other specialities could be added in to the rotation depending upon the requirement of training and development of the Individual and availability.
***Please note due to the volume of applicants this post may close earlier than the advertised date - please submit an application as possible if interested in this role***
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical Degree
- Fully registered with the General Medical Council
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Applicants must have a minimum of 2 years UK clinical experience or equivalent with at least 6 months relevant experience in a specialty area.
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Please see the attached Job Description for more details
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical Degree
- Fully registered with the General Medical Council
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Applicants must have a minimum of 2 years UK clinical experience or equivalent with at least 6 months relevant experience in a specialty area.
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Please see the attached Job Description for more details
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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).
