Job summary
This is a full time post which offers an exciting opportunity for a motivated clinician to join our existing team of Paediatric Haematology Consultants.
The post will cover stem cell transplant and one other subspeciality area including benign haematology, bone marrow failure or leukaemia. We are looking to attract either a Paediatric Haematologist or a Paediatrician who has the relevant training in Paediatric Haematology.
Evidence of management skills
Applicants will be expected to hold their CCT or be within 6 months of award of CCT in Haematology or General Paediatrics (or equivalent) by the time of interview. The applicant must have the relevant training in Paediatric Haematology and Stem Cell Transplantation.
Main duties of the job
You will be part of dedicated medical team of 8 Consultants (including this post), 10 Haematology Specialist Registrars/Clinical fellows and 3 ST2/3's. There are also 6 trained/in training Advanced Nurse Practitioners in our department.
As one of the UK's largest Paediatric Haematology departments we see a broad case-mix of both malignant and non-malignant disease and we oversee active clinical programmes in all areas of Haematology including Stem Cell Transplantation, Haemoglobinopathy, Haemostasis/Thrombosis and Haemato-Oncology.
As a University teaching hospital we provide excellent opportunities for education and research.
Birmingham Children's Hospital NHS Foundation Trust provides secondary and tertiary level paediatric services for the child and adolescent population of much of the city of Birmingham: it is the regional referral centre for the West Midlands (population 5.2m). Our core purpose is "to lead exceptional services for the health and well being of every child and young person" and the hospital's integrated and holistic approach was highlighted as an example of best practice in the recent report from the NHS Future Forum.
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
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens andChildrens NHS Foundation Trust.When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to includetransferable 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, soplease apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens andChildrens NHS Foundation Trust.When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to includetransferable 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, soplease apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Person Specification
Qualification and Training
Essential
- MBChB or equivalent
- Post graduate qualification MRCPCH or equivalent
- Applicants that are UK trained, must ALSO be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview. Applicants that are non-UK trained, will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT
- Full and specialist registration (and with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) or be eligible for registration within six months of interview.
- Relevant clinical experience in a paediatric Haematology and SCT service
Desirable
- Post graduate or equivalent FRCPath
- MD, PhD or other higher degree
Teaching & Audit
Essential
- Teaching medical students and junior medical staff
Desirable
Academic Achievements and Research
Desirable
- Publications in peer reviewed journals
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Good team-working skills
- Leadership skills
Desirable
- Evidence of management skills
Person Specification
Qualification and Training
Essential
- MBChB or equivalent
- Post graduate qualification MRCPCH or equivalent
- Applicants that are UK trained, must ALSO be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview. Applicants that are non-UK trained, will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT
- Full and specialist registration (and with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) or be eligible for registration within six months of interview.
- Relevant clinical experience in a paediatric Haematology and SCT service
Desirable
- Post graduate or equivalent FRCPath
- MD, PhD or other higher degree
Teaching & Audit
Essential
- Teaching medical students and junior medical staff
Desirable
Academic Achievements and Research
Desirable
- Publications in peer reviewed journals
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Good team-working skills
- Leadership skills
Desirable
- Evidence of management skills
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
Steelhouse Ln, Queensway,
Birmingham
B4 6NH
Employer's website
https://bwc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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