Job summary
We are seeking a locum consultant paediatric endocrinologist to work with us in the Paediatric Endocrinology service at Birmingham Children's Hospital.
This post is a fixed term 12 months locum post to cover for maternity leave.
Candidates are expected to be tertiary trained in paediatric endocrinology & diabetes and have an excellent, practical knowledge of paediatric diabetes management. Training and experience in metabolic bone disease is desirable, but not essential.
SUMMARY OF POST
This is a locum tertiary endocrine consultant NHS post undertaking 10 PA's per week. The post holder will join a busy and progressive team delivering paediatric diabetes and endocrinology services within Birmingham, the West Midlands and beyond.
This post will comprise 10 Programmed Activities per week including 1:6.6 oncall; 8.5 PAs of Direct Clinical Care and 1.5 PAs for Supporting Professional Activities.
Main duties of the job
This post is to provide cover for a 12 month period of maternity leave. The primary purpose of this post is to provide endocrine, bone and diabetes clinical services for outpatients, inpatients and support our existing sub-specialty services. Care provision includes supporting all aspects of intensified diabetes management, including insulin pump management (CSII), education sessions and HbA1c target clinics with extra support for children and young people.
There is recognition within the department and desire to be innovative and implement new practices to ensure our diabetes and endocrine care continues to compare to the best standards in Europe.
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 appointee is expected to be tertiary trained in paediatric endocrinology & diabetes and have an excellent, practical knowledge of paediatric diabetes management and education including dietary management and CSII therapy as well as advanced glucose monitoring technologies. Candidates with specialist experience in paediatric endocrinology and diabetes within 6 months of acquiring CCT via "portfolio pathway" will also be considered.
Clinically, they will share in the provision of the outpatient service for Endocrinology and Diabetes and provide inpatient advice, as well as regional and supra-regional advice when requested.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The appointee is expected to be tertiary trained in paediatric endocrinology & diabetes and have an excellent, practical knowledge of paediatric diabetes management and education including dietary management and CSII therapy as well as advanced glucose monitoring technologies. Candidates with specialist experience in paediatric endocrinology and diabetes within 6 months of acquiring CCT via "portfolio pathway" will also be considered.
Clinically, they will share in the provision of the outpatient service for Endocrinology and Diabetes and provide inpatient advice, as well as regional and supra-regional advice when requested.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical Degree from a recognised University
- CCT in Paediatrics and training in Endocrinology to tertiary level as defined by BSPED, or shall have equivalent experience and competencies
- Child protection Level 3 training
- Basic Life Support
Desirable
- Higher Degree (MD/PhD etc)
- APLS
Eligibility
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- GMC specialist registration (or within 6 months of obtaining CCT) in Paediatrics and Endocrinology (or recognised equivalent if outside the UK)
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice
- Eligibility to live and work in the UK
Research/Training
Essential
- Significant experience in support undergraduate learning
- Supportive attitude
- Willing collaborator
- Research and Audit experience
Desirable
- Good track record in Clinical/Translational Research
- GCP Training
- Attendance at Training the Trainers teaching course
- First/last author scientific publications
Language skill
Essential
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are competent to enable effective communication with patients and colleagues
- Has understanding of the importance of communication within a clinical setting
Personal skills/abilities and attributes
Essential
- Judgement: Capacity to operate effectively under pressure and remain objective in highly emotive or pressurised situations. Awareness of own limitations and when to ask for help.
- Problem Solving: Capacity to think beyond the obvious, with analytical and flexible mind. Capacity to bring a range of approaches to problem solving
- Situation Awareness: Capacity to monitor and anticipate situations that may change rapidly.
- Decision Making: Demonstrates effective judgement and decision-making skills.
- Leadership and Team Involvement: Capacity to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team and demonstrate leadership when appropriate. Capacity to establish good working relations with others.
- Organisation and Planning: Capacity to manage time and prioritise workload, balance urgent and important demands, as well as follow instructions. Understands the importance and impact of information systems.
- Career Objectives: Ability to demonstrate an understanding of current career pathway.
Desirable
- Knowledge of wider health debate and NHS Structures, and current media issues.
- Ability to acknowledge that behaviour needs to modify to the situation and audience.
- Attendance at management training course
Other requirements
Essential
- Professional Integrity: Takes responsibility for own actions, demonstrates respect for the rights of all. Demonstrates awareness of ethical principles, safety, confidentiality and consent. Awareness of importance of being the patients' advocate, clinical governance and responsibilities of an NHS employee.
- Professional Attitude: Reliable, self awareness, self motivation, commitment, dedication, positive, flexible, innovative, methodical, organised and approachable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical Degree from a recognised University
- CCT in Paediatrics and training in Endocrinology to tertiary level as defined by BSPED, or shall have equivalent experience and competencies
- Child protection Level 3 training
- Basic Life Support
Desirable
- Higher Degree (MD/PhD etc)
- APLS
Eligibility
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- GMC specialist registration (or within 6 months of obtaining CCT) in Paediatrics and Endocrinology (or recognised equivalent if outside the UK)
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice
- Eligibility to live and work in the UK
Research/Training
Essential
- Significant experience in support undergraduate learning
- Supportive attitude
- Willing collaborator
- Research and Audit experience
Desirable
- Good track record in Clinical/Translational Research
- GCP Training
- Attendance at Training the Trainers teaching course
- First/last author scientific publications
Language skill
Essential
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are competent to enable effective communication with patients and colleagues
- Has understanding of the importance of communication within a clinical setting
Personal skills/abilities and attributes
Essential
- Judgement: Capacity to operate effectively under pressure and remain objective in highly emotive or pressurised situations. Awareness of own limitations and when to ask for help.
- Problem Solving: Capacity to think beyond the obvious, with analytical and flexible mind. Capacity to bring a range of approaches to problem solving
- Situation Awareness: Capacity to monitor and anticipate situations that may change rapidly.
- Decision Making: Demonstrates effective judgement and decision-making skills.
- Leadership and Team Involvement: Capacity to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team and demonstrate leadership when appropriate. Capacity to establish good working relations with others.
- Organisation and Planning: Capacity to manage time and prioritise workload, balance urgent and important demands, as well as follow instructions. Understands the importance and impact of information systems.
- Career Objectives: Ability to demonstrate an understanding of current career pathway.
Desirable
- Knowledge of wider health debate and NHS Structures, and current media issues.
- Ability to acknowledge that behaviour needs to modify to the situation and audience.
- Attendance at management training course
Other requirements
Essential
- Professional Integrity: Takes responsibility for own actions, demonstrates respect for the rights of all. Demonstrates awareness of ethical principles, safety, confidentiality and consent. Awareness of importance of being the patients' advocate, clinical governance and responsibilities of an NHS employee.
- Professional Attitude: Reliable, self awareness, self motivation, commitment, dedication, positive, flexible, innovative, methodical, organised and approachable
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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