Job summary
An exciting opportunity to work as a Consultant Paediatric Radiologist in the West Midlands. The appointee will primarily work within the Radiology Department of Birmingham Children's Hospital joining an existing establishment of 13 diagnostic consultant paediatric radiologists and 2 consultant paediatric interventional radiologists, and will also undertake work at the University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire NHS Trust as a split site position. This is a substantive full-time 10 PA post.
Proposed Interview Dates.
Carousel Interview: 14 October 2024
AAC Interview: 15 October 2024
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant should be trained in all aspects of diagnostic paediatric radiology and will take part in the paediatric radiology on-call rota. This post has also been developed to provide robustness to the children's epilepsy surgery service (CESS). The applicant therefore must have an interest in paediatric neuroradiology, preferably with prior experience contributing to a paediatric epilepsy MDT. The existing consultants have developed sub-specialty interests, and if the successful applicant has a subspecialty interest within paediatric radiology in addition to neuroradiology the department would try to support this. The successful applicant would be expected to participate in the multi-disciplinary meetings with existing consultant radiologists. The nature of paediatric radiology is such that the successful candidate will need broad experience and will use many modalities in undertaking their roles. Their job plans will reflect this but will also try to accommodate specialist interests, mindful of the existing needs within the department. The successful applicant must be prepared to work flexibly and there will be opportunity to maintain adult diagnostic skills at UHCW.
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
This substantive consultant post comprises 10 Programmed Activities (PAs) (equivalent to 40 hours), of which 8.5 PAs are for direct clinical care (DCC) and a baseline minimum 1.5 are for supporting activities (SPA). The job is split across two NHS Trusts; Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust and University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire NHS Trust (UHCW). Job Plans are reviewed annually. The on-call commitment is 1:13 at present taking place at Birmingham Childrens Hospital. The current on-call commitment for the consultant radiologists is equivalent to 1 PA per week. The consultants currently in post cross cover for planned holiday and study leave.
The successful post holder will be allocated direct clinical care sessions in multiple imaging modalities in the department. All the consultants work flexibly to cover the imaging investigations and consultations that take place within the department. The successful post holder will also be expected to participate in the childrens epilepsy surgery MDT. Consultant radiologists have the opportunity to work from home, and will be discussed with the applicant as part of their job plan. SPA sessions are provided to ensure that yearly appraisal targets can be met. In addition to this there are numerous roles in the department that have SPA allocation and there is an expectation that the individual will undertake one of these roles as part of the SPA activity.
A provisional timetable for the 10-PA contract includes:
1 PA for On-call
7.5 DCC
1.5 SPA
This timetable is an example only, and is subject to change.
Monday DCC (CT) DCC (CESS MDT)
Tuesday SPA Contracted Off
Wednesday DCC (Fluoro) DCC (US)
Thursday DCC/SPA (UHCW) DCC (UHCW)
Friday DCC (UHCW) DCC(UHCW)
Job description
Job responsibilities
This substantive consultant post comprises 10 Programmed Activities (PAs) (equivalent to 40 hours), of which 8.5 PAs are for direct clinical care (DCC) and a baseline minimum 1.5 are for supporting activities (SPA). The job is split across two NHS Trusts; Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust and University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire NHS Trust (UHCW). Job Plans are reviewed annually. The on-call commitment is 1:13 at present taking place at Birmingham Childrens Hospital. The current on-call commitment for the consultant radiologists is equivalent to 1 PA per week. The consultants currently in post cross cover for planned holiday and study leave.
The successful post holder will be allocated direct clinical care sessions in multiple imaging modalities in the department. All the consultants work flexibly to cover the imaging investigations and consultations that take place within the department. The successful post holder will also be expected to participate in the childrens epilepsy surgery MDT. Consultant radiologists have the opportunity to work from home, and will be discussed with the applicant as part of their job plan. SPA sessions are provided to ensure that yearly appraisal targets can be met. In addition to this there are numerous roles in the department that have SPA allocation and there is an expectation that the individual will undertake one of these roles as part of the SPA activity.
A provisional timetable for the 10-PA contract includes:
1 PA for On-call
7.5 DCC
1.5 SPA
This timetable is an example only, and is subject to change.
Monday DCC (CT) DCC (CESS MDT)
Tuesday SPA Contracted Off
Wednesday DCC (Fluoro) DCC (US)
Thursday DCC/SPA (UHCW) DCC (UHCW)
Friday DCC (UHCW) DCC(UHCW)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- Inclusion on the Specialist Register or eligible for inclusion within 6 months of interview.
Desirable
- Higher degree
- Fellowship/membership of a medical/surgical college.
Relevant experience
Essential
- Training and experience which fulfils the requirements of the RCR document on subspecialty training in Paediatric Radiology.
- Sub-speciality interest in Paediatric Neuroradiology
- Experience in adult general radiography
Desirable
- Training in a recognised paediatric centre of excellence.
- Fellowship in Paediatric Radiology.
- Attendance at a recognised management course.
- Involvement with paediatric epilepsy MDT
Interests and motivation
Essential
- A special interest in Paediatric Radiology.
- Publications and/or presentations related to Paediatric Radiology.
Desirable
- A proven interest and experience in audit, research and teaching.
Personal qualities
Essential
- Proven commitment to team work with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proven commitment to personal professional development.
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- Inclusion on the Specialist Register or eligible for inclusion within 6 months of interview.
Desirable
- Higher degree
- Fellowship/membership of a medical/surgical college.
Relevant experience
Essential
- Training and experience which fulfils the requirements of the RCR document on subspecialty training in Paediatric Radiology.
- Sub-speciality interest in Paediatric Neuroradiology
- Experience in adult general radiography
Desirable
- Training in a recognised paediatric centre of excellence.
- Fellowship in Paediatric Radiology.
- Attendance at a recognised management course.
- Involvement with paediatric epilepsy MDT
Interests and motivation
Essential
- A special interest in Paediatric Radiology.
- Publications and/or presentations related to Paediatric Radiology.
Desirable
- A proven interest and experience in audit, research and teaching.
Personal qualities
Essential
- Proven commitment to team work with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proven commitment to personal professional development.
Desirable
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 Lane
Birmingham
B4 6NH
Employer's website
https://bwc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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