Job summary
This is a non-training post equivalent to ST3+ level
At Birmingham Women's & Children's Hospital, we require a Clinical Fellow in General Paediatrics to work at middle grade level within the Department of General Paediatrics to start from November for a period of 6 months, with a possibility for extension for further 6 months. Paediatric experience is essential. The post would be ideal for a paediatrician with 2-3 years' experience or more who wishes to build on their skills and experience before entering a higher specialist training programme. We would also encourage applications from Paediatric trainees who have or are due to complete specialist training/ achieve CCT and would like to develop their areas of specialist interest before taking up consultant posts. These could include defined sub-speciality interests OR more wider ranging areas including - Safeguarding, Children with medical complexity teams, Quality improvement and Management in wider hospital structure. Fixed sessions for these can be discussed and agreed into the job plan. Please note that this post will include out of hours and weekend cover.
Main duties of the job
The General Paediatric Department roles and activities include
- Assessment of referrals from General Practitioners and the Emergency Department.
- Inpatient management of all acute and chronic general paediatric medical conditions, including child protection issues.
- Advice to other services within the Trust about general medical problems, child protection issues, and co-ordination of care for children with complex multidisciplinary problems.
- Overall responsibility for general medical admissions to PICU whether from the district or elsewhere in the region, in close collaboration with the intensive care medical staff
- Outpatient management of new and follow up patients
- High level of education, appraisal, and support of doctors in training, and teaching of undergraduate medical students from Birmingham University
- There is unparalled opportunity to care for children with a complete range of serious and minor medical illness, psychological and safeguarding issues.
- High level of consultant support with 2 consultants of the week (3 in winter) and consultant evening shifts for the acute admissions.
- Out of hours general paediatrics trainees contribute to the hospital at night team covering the admissions or inpatients on rotation with speciality colleagues.
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.
Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people aged 0-25 years old.
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 description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be expected to undertake middle grade-level clinical duties within the department of general paediatrics, under supervision by the consultant team.
The post holder will be supported through regular meetings with an allocated educational supervisor.
Clinical Responsibilities
This post has arisen due to vacancies in the junior doctor rota at middle grade level
The specific responsibilities would include:
- Participation in the general paediatric ward round, assisting the consultants and supervising the junior team.
- Covering the RMO2 role, which includes carrying the crash bleep, taking referrals from specialty teams requesting general paediatric review and conducting child protection medical assessments
- Twilight shifts ( 2pm-10pm) covering the Clinical Decision Unit alongside a consultant
- Covering RMO1 role, which involves assessing acute referrals from primary care and the emergency department
- Participation in the Hospital at Night rota (responsibilities appropriate to level of experience and competency) out of hours evening, nights and weekend
The opportunities available within the post include:
- Developing advanced skills in paediatric assessment and the management of complex and rare paediatric conditions
- Experience in child protection medical assessment and multidisciplinary meetings
- Participation in departmental education programme
- Participation in departmental governance programme, including clinical audit
- Opportunities to be involved with undergraduate teaching and quality improvement activities
- Scheduled attendance at outpatient clinics for personal development
- Specific areas of interest
The post would be ideal for a paediatrician with 2-3 years experience or more who wishes to build on their skills and experience before entering a higher specialist training programme. We would also encourage applications from Paediatric trainees who have or are who are due to complete specialist training/ achieve CCT and would like to develop their areas of specialist interest before taking up consultant posts. These could include defined sub-speciality interests OR more wider ranging areas including Safeguarding, Children with medical complexity teams, Quality improvement and Management in wider hospital structure. Fixed sessions for these can be discussed and agreed into the job plan.
Training and Education The post holder will be supervised by one of the Consultant Paediatricians.
Although this is not a clinical training post, the appropriate ongoing clinical education of the post holder will be actively supported by the department. Departmental and hospital teaching occurs daily which the post holder will be encouraged to attend. Training which will aid the post holder in obtaining higher qualifications and a subsequent training post (e.g. in CV writing, interview skills) will be available, if appropriate. The postholder is supported in preparing, submitting and presenting their work at national and international conferences.
This post would be particularly suitable for doctors studying for the MRCPCH clinical exam.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be expected to undertake middle grade-level clinical duties within the department of general paediatrics, under supervision by the consultant team.
The post holder will be supported through regular meetings with an allocated educational supervisor.
Clinical Responsibilities
This post has arisen due to vacancies in the junior doctor rota at middle grade level
The specific responsibilities would include:
- Participation in the general paediatric ward round, assisting the consultants and supervising the junior team.
- Covering the RMO2 role, which includes carrying the crash bleep, taking referrals from specialty teams requesting general paediatric review and conducting child protection medical assessments
- Twilight shifts ( 2pm-10pm) covering the Clinical Decision Unit alongside a consultant
- Covering RMO1 role, which involves assessing acute referrals from primary care and the emergency department
- Participation in the Hospital at Night rota (responsibilities appropriate to level of experience and competency) out of hours evening, nights and weekend
The opportunities available within the post include:
- Developing advanced skills in paediatric assessment and the management of complex and rare paediatric conditions
- Experience in child protection medical assessment and multidisciplinary meetings
- Participation in departmental education programme
- Participation in departmental governance programme, including clinical audit
- Opportunities to be involved with undergraduate teaching and quality improvement activities
- Scheduled attendance at outpatient clinics for personal development
- Specific areas of interest
The post would be ideal for a paediatrician with 2-3 years experience or more who wishes to build on their skills and experience before entering a higher specialist training programme. We would also encourage applications from Paediatric trainees who have or are who are due to complete specialist training/ achieve CCT and would like to develop their areas of specialist interest before taking up consultant posts. These could include defined sub-speciality interests OR more wider ranging areas including Safeguarding, Children with medical complexity teams, Quality improvement and Management in wider hospital structure. Fixed sessions for these can be discussed and agreed into the job plan.
Training and Education The post holder will be supervised by one of the Consultant Paediatricians.
Although this is not a clinical training post, the appropriate ongoing clinical education of the post holder will be actively supported by the department. Departmental and hospital teaching occurs daily which the post holder will be encouraged to attend. Training which will aid the post holder in obtaining higher qualifications and a subsequent training post (e.g. in CV writing, interview skills) will be available, if appropriate. The postholder is supported in preparing, submitting and presenting their work at national and international conferences.
This post would be particularly suitable for doctors studying for the MRCPCH clinical exam.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with GMC
Desirable
- MRCPCH or equivalent
- APLS Provider or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience in Paediatrics
Desirable
- Previous registrar / middle grade experience in paediatric
Skills
Essential
- Phlebotomy, cannulation, lumbar puncture in children Enthusiasm to teach clinical examination skills to others
- IT skills
Desirable
- Competence in performing clinical audit, service improvement and guideline development
Knowledge
Essential
- Safeguarding awareness & training
Desirable
- Level 3 child safeguarding training
Personal
Essential
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
- Good interpersonal skills Commitment to continuing medical education
- Flexible approach
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with GMC
Desirable
- MRCPCH or equivalent
- APLS Provider or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience in Paediatrics
Desirable
- Previous registrar / middle grade experience in paediatric
Skills
Essential
- Phlebotomy, cannulation, lumbar puncture in children Enthusiasm to teach clinical examination skills to others
- IT skills
Desirable
- Competence in performing clinical audit, service improvement and guideline development
Knowledge
Essential
- Safeguarding awareness & training
Desirable
- Level 3 child safeguarding training
Personal
Essential
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
- Good interpersonal skills Commitment to continuing medical education
- Flexible approach
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Birmingham Children's Hospital
Steelehouse Lane
Birmingham
B4 6NH
Employer's website
https://bwc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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