Job summary
We are seeking a motivated paediatric endocrinology & diabetes specialist to join our multidisciplinary team at Birmingham Children's Hospital. Our progressive, forward-thinking team is highly research active, providing tertiary endocrine care alongside five specialised funded services & leading over ten national & international clinical studies. We maintain close partnerships with specialised adult endocrine, bone, & diabetes services in Birmingham.
The successful candidate will work within a multidisciplinary team to provide inpatient & outpatient care for children with endocrine, diabetes, and metabolic bone conditions, including specialised NHSE services in OI, rare diabetes, and other endocrinology subspecialties.
This post is a vacancy replacement & presents an excellent opportunity to develop expertise. Training & interest in metabolic bone or rare diabetes is considered desirable. The role is a 10 PA post, including 2 Supporting Professional Activities (SPA), with a 1 in 5.5 on-call commitment for endocrinology and diabetes.
Main duties of the job
The primary objective of this post is to support the delivery of comprehensive care for children with endocrine, diabetes & metabolic bone disease conditions including the delivery of the highly specialised NHSE funded services in OI and rare diabetes services across both inpatient & outpatient settings.The post holder will support delivery of nationally funded rare diabetes service, initially managing patients with conditions such as Alstrm syndrome and Bardet-Biedl syndrome. They will be involved in engaging with specialty endocrine & transition clinics alongside other members team. The successful candidate will share in the provision of outpatient clinics, inpatient advice, on-call duties for endocrinology & diabetes & providing regional & supra-regional expertise.
Applicants should have tertiary level training in paediatric endocrinology, diabetes & metabolic bone disease, with broad expertise in general endocrine management. Proven experience in diabetes care, including insulin pump therapy, hybrid closed-loop systems, advanced glucose monitoring, & patient education, is essential. Additional training and experience in working within a multidisciplinary team to manage metabolic bone disease, rare diabetes, associated complications & specialist endocrine clinics would be highly beneficial.
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 Job Description and Personal Specification
This post is a vacancy replacement and presents an excellent opportunity to develop expertise. Training and interest in metabolic bone or rare diabetes is considered desirable. The role is a 10 Programmed Activities (PA) post, including 2 Supporting Professional Activities (SPA), with a 1 in 5.5 on-call commitment for endocrinology and diabetes.
Applicants must hold full GMC registration and possess MRCPCH or an equivalent qualification. Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via CCST (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of scheduled interview) or Portfolio pathway (CESR)/ formerly known as CESR applicants must be on the relevant Specialist Register at the time of application. Kindly refer to the person specification for eligibility criteria.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to Job Description and Personal Specification
This post is a vacancy replacement and presents an excellent opportunity to develop expertise. Training and interest in metabolic bone or rare diabetes is considered desirable. The role is a 10 Programmed Activities (PA) post, including 2 Supporting Professional Activities (SPA), with a 1 in 5.5 on-call commitment for endocrinology and diabetes.
Applicants must hold full GMC registration and possess MRCPCH or an equivalent qualification. Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via CCST (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of scheduled interview) or Portfolio pathway (CESR)/ formerly known as CESR applicants must be on the relevant Specialist Register at the time of application. Kindly refer to the person specification for eligibility criteria.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Medical Degree from a recognised University
- MRCPCH by examination or equivalent.
- CCT in Paediatrics and training in Endocrinology to tertiary level as defined by BSPED standards or shall have equivalent experience and competencies.
- Child protection Level 3 training
- Basic Life Support
- Full GMC registration
- Entry on the *GMC specialist Register via CCT in Paediatrics Endocrinology and Diabetes (or recognised equivalent if in or outside the UK) a. *proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview or b. *Portfolio pathway (CESR) or international applicants should comply with the GMC specialty registration process, CESR/Portfolio pathway applicants must be on the relevant specialist register at the time of application and demonstrate equivalent competency in paediatric endocrinology and diabetes.
- vidence of achievement of Foundation competencies in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice
- Eligibility to live and work in the UK
- Significant experience to support undergraduate learning
- Supportive attitude
- Willing collaborator
- Research and Audit experience
- Good track record in Clinical/Translational Research
- First/last author scientific publications
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are competent to enable effective communication with patients and colleagues
- Understands the importance of communication within a clinical setting
- 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.
- Capacity to think beyond the obvious, with analytical and flexible mind. Capacity to bring a range of approaches to problem solving
- Capacity to monitor and anticipate situations that may change rapidly.
- Demonstrates effective judgement and decision-making skills.
- Capacity to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team and demonstrate leadership when appropriate. Capacity to establish good working relations with others.
- 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.
- Ability to demonstrate an understanding of current career pathway
- 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.
- Reliable, self awareness, self motivation, commitment, dedication, positive, flexible, innovative, methodical, organised and approachable
- Ability to fulfil all of the duties of the post, including on-call commitments and travel requirements and Satisfactory Enhanced DBS and required immigration status
Desirable
- Higher Degree (MD/DPhil/Masters MPhil/PhD etc)
- Rare Diabetes Interest
- Experience in Metabolic bone & Rare Diabetes
- APLS
- GCP Training
- Attendance at Training the Trainers teaching course
- 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
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Medical Degree from a recognised University
- MRCPCH by examination or equivalent.
- CCT in Paediatrics and training in Endocrinology to tertiary level as defined by BSPED standards or shall have equivalent experience and competencies.
- Child protection Level 3 training
- Basic Life Support
- Full GMC registration
- Entry on the *GMC specialist Register via CCT in Paediatrics Endocrinology and Diabetes (or recognised equivalent if in or outside the UK) a. *proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview or b. *Portfolio pathway (CESR) or international applicants should comply with the GMC specialty registration process, CESR/Portfolio pathway applicants must be on the relevant specialist register at the time of application and demonstrate equivalent competency in paediatric endocrinology and diabetes.
- vidence of achievement of Foundation competencies in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice
- Eligibility to live and work in the UK
- Significant experience to support undergraduate learning
- Supportive attitude
- Willing collaborator
- Research and Audit experience
- Good track record in Clinical/Translational Research
- First/last author scientific publications
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are competent to enable effective communication with patients and colleagues
- Understands the importance of communication within a clinical setting
- 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.
- Capacity to think beyond the obvious, with analytical and flexible mind. Capacity to bring a range of approaches to problem solving
- Capacity to monitor and anticipate situations that may change rapidly.
- Demonstrates effective judgement and decision-making skills.
- Capacity to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team and demonstrate leadership when appropriate. Capacity to establish good working relations with others.
- 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.
- Ability to demonstrate an understanding of current career pathway
- 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.
- Reliable, self awareness, self motivation, commitment, dedication, positive, flexible, innovative, methodical, organised and approachable
- Ability to fulfil all of the duties of the post, including on-call commitments and travel requirements and Satisfactory Enhanced DBS and required immigration status
Desirable
- Higher Degree (MD/DPhil/Masters MPhil/PhD etc)
- Rare Diabetes Interest
- Experience in Metabolic bone & Rare Diabetes
- APLS
- GCP Training
- Attendance at Training the Trainers teaching course
- 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
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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