Job summary
Applications are invited for a Clinical Fellow to join the Department of Paediatric Neurology (Neurorehabilitation) at Birmingham Children's Hospital. There is 1 full time post available equivalent to ST5 + level commencing as soon as possible for 12 months in the first instance. The post will be suitable for a paediatrician aiming to get post CCT experience in specialist paediatric neurorehabilitation and tertiary neurology. It would also be suitable for someone aiming to obtain out of programme experience in preparation for paediatric neurology, neurodisability or community paediatric GRID training
Main duties of the job
This full-time post is intended to support the current clinical work of the neurorehabilitation service with some cross cover with the acute neurology service. The postholder will predominantly be involved in all aspects of acquired brain injury rehabilitation, including up to two weekly MDT ward rounds in neurorehabilitation, one out patient neurorehabilitation clinic, contributing to and leading the weekly multidisciplinary neurorehabilitation ward round meeting and patient multidisciplinary meetings. The postholder will also contribute to the care of the in-patient/ out-patient caseload in neurology to support the existing complement of postgraduate doctors. There will be time available to maintain CPD and opportunities to develop an area of particular interest.
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-centered 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 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.
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 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 Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCP/MRCPCH or equivalent
- GMC Registration
Desirable
- oHigher degree or further qualifications
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- oExcellent communication skills
- oWillingness to seek and offer advice appropriately
- oPerseverance and effectiveness in problem solving
- oCapacity to assess and manage undifferentiated clinical problems
Desirable
- oCore skills in the assessment and management of child protection issues
Training and experience
Essential
- oPrevious training in Paediatric Neurology
- oAppropriate progression of career to date
- oAppropriate training in the field of child protection
Desirable
- oExperience in clinical teaching
Personal skills, qualities, aptitudes
Essential
- oCapacity to build strong and effective relationships with patients, families and colleagues
- oCapacity to gain confidence and trust from others
- oAbility to respond to and cope with change
- oAbility to cope with pressure from unexpected or urgent clinical situations.
- oThe ability to lead a professional team
- oThe ability to organise workload and prioritise competing demands
- oHonesty and integrity
Desirable
Research
Essential
- oSupportive attitude
- oWilling collaborator
Desirable
- oPrevious personal research experience
- oPeer review research and/or clinical publications
Professional development
Essential
- oCommitment To Continuing Professional Development
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCP/MRCPCH or equivalent
- GMC Registration
Desirable
- oHigher degree or further qualifications
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- oExcellent communication skills
- oWillingness to seek and offer advice appropriately
- oPerseverance and effectiveness in problem solving
- oCapacity to assess and manage undifferentiated clinical problems
Desirable
- oCore skills in the assessment and management of child protection issues
Training and experience
Essential
- oPrevious training in Paediatric Neurology
- oAppropriate progression of career to date
- oAppropriate training in the field of child protection
Desirable
- oExperience in clinical teaching
Personal skills, qualities, aptitudes
Essential
- oCapacity to build strong and effective relationships with patients, families and colleagues
- oCapacity to gain confidence and trust from others
- oAbility to respond to and cope with change
- oAbility to cope with pressure from unexpected or urgent clinical situations.
- oThe ability to lead a professional team
- oThe ability to organise workload and prioritise competing demands
- oHonesty and integrity
Desirable
Research
Essential
- oSupportive attitude
- oWilling collaborator
Desirable
- oPrevious personal research experience
- oPeer review research and/or clinical publications
Professional development
Essential
- oCommitment To Continuing Professional Development
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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