Job summary
Applications are invited for a 5-month rotation in Paediatric Surgery and Urology for 2 months and then 3 months in Gastroenterology, within our department at Birmingham Children's Hospital, one of the busiest in the United Kingdom.
The post will be a 2-month position within the department with a further 3 months within the Gastroenterology department and includes on-call cross-cover out of hours of Paediatric Trauma and Orthopaedics, Otolaryngology, Neurosurgery, and Plastic Surgery.
The successful applicant will ideally be keen, enthusiastic and interested in pursuing a career in Paediatric Surgery and Urology in the future.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS JOB WILL CLOSE AS SOON AS SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS IS RECEIVED. THEREFORE PLEASE APPLY EARLY.
Main duties of the job
The placement offers exposure to a wide range of Paediatric Thoracic Surgery at tertiary level. Successful Candidates will join the team on the Tier 1 Resident Doctors Group on the Paediatric Surgery and Urology on call rota.
Throughout the programme, it is expected that the trainee will participate fully in all appropriate activities, including peripheral clinics, as agreed with the Programme Director and Postgraduate Dean. Similarly, in rotation with other members in the team, arranging the Departmental Rota will be one of the responsibilities of the post.
Applicants for the post should hold an appropriate medical degree and should have Paediatric Life Support Qualifications (or if not, candidates will be expected to attend an appropriate local course).
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 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.
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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.
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Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registration with GMC
- MBBS or equivalent
Desirable
Training and Experience or Abilities
Essential
- Foundation year 1 experience or equivalent
- Computer Skills
Desirable
- FY1-level experience in a surgical specialty
- Involvement in audit
- Awareness of clinical governance
- Experience of observership in Paediatric Surgery and Urology
Personal Qualities/Skills and Attitude
Essential
- Caring, honest and trustworthy
- Reliable
- Ability to Motivate
Desirable
- Commitment to teaching and research
Other Requirements
Essential
- Good patient management and interpersonal skills
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Prepared to meet the developing clinical needs of the unit
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registration with GMC
- MBBS or equivalent
Desirable
Training and Experience or Abilities
Essential
- Foundation year 1 experience or equivalent
- Computer Skills
Desirable
- FY1-level experience in a surgical specialty
- Involvement in audit
- Awareness of clinical governance
- Experience of observership in Paediatric Surgery and Urology
Personal Qualities/Skills and Attitude
Essential
- Caring, honest and trustworthy
- Reliable
- Ability to Motivate
Desirable
- Commitment to teaching and research
Other Requirements
Essential
- Good patient management and interpersonal skills
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Prepared to meet the developing clinical needs of the unit
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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