Job summary
We are looking for a keen and enthusiastic doctor to join the Paediatric Neurology Team at Birmingham Children's Hospital for a period of 12 months in the first instance, to commence in January 2026.
The start date may be deferred to March 2026 in exceptional circumstances to allow consistency with UK changeover dates
All tertiary Paediatric services are centred in the Birmingham Children's Hospital, in the Birmingham City centre which has excellent transport links.
The successful applicant will work alongside 7 consultants in paediatric neurology, and a team of resident doctors They are supported by a full complement of highly committed specialist therapists and nurses providing excellent multidisciplinary care.
Main duties of the job
Candidates should ideally have some experience in paediatric neurology/ neurodisability / community paediatrics. The post would be suitable for a paediatric trainee in UK attempting a period of Out of programme experience [OOPE] prior to applying to a national grid post in paediatric neurology, Neurodisability or community paediatrics. It would also benefit a UK SPIN epilepsy aspirant or an overseas trainee with substantial paediatric and paediatric neurology experience seeking UK experience subject to all employment clearances
This is a 40-hour post with no on call commitments.
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.
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
- Eligible for GMC registration
- MRCPCH or equivalent
Desirable
- Higher degree or further qualifications
Training and experience
Essential
- Previous training in Paediatric Neurology / Neurodisability/ Community Paediatrics
- Appropriate progression of career to date
- Appropriate training in the field of child protection
Desirable
- Experience in clinical teaching
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Willingness to seek and offer advice appropriately
- Perseverance and effectiveness in problem solving
- Capacity
Desirable
- Core skills in the assessment and management of child protection issues
Research
Essential
- Supportive attitude
- Willing collaborator
Desirable
- Previous personal research experience
- Peer review research and/or clinical publications
Administration / Audit
Essential
- Evidence of audit projects having been completed and some evidence of basic management training
Personal skills, qualities, aptitudes
Essential
- Capacity to build strong and effective relationships with patients, families and colleagues
- Capacity to gain confidence and trust from others
- Ability to respond to and cope with change
- Ability to cope with pressure from unexpected or urgent clinical situations.
- The ability to lead a professional team
- The ability to organise workload and prioritise competing demands
- Honesty and integrity
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Eligible for GMC registration
- MRCPCH or equivalent
Desirable
- Higher degree or further qualifications
Training and experience
Essential
- Previous training in Paediatric Neurology / Neurodisability/ Community Paediatrics
- Appropriate progression of career to date
- Appropriate training in the field of child protection
Desirable
- Experience in clinical teaching
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Willingness to seek and offer advice appropriately
- Perseverance and effectiveness in problem solving
- Capacity
Desirable
- Core skills in the assessment and management of child protection issues
Research
Essential
- Supportive attitude
- Willing collaborator
Desirable
- Previous personal research experience
- Peer review research and/or clinical publications
Administration / Audit
Essential
- Evidence of audit projects having been completed and some evidence of basic management training
Personal skills, qualities, aptitudes
Essential
- Capacity to build strong and effective relationships with patients, families and colleagues
- Capacity to gain confidence and trust from others
- Ability to respond to and cope with change
- Ability to cope with pressure from unexpected or urgent clinical situations.
- The ability to lead a professional team
- The ability to organise workload and prioritise competing demands
- Honesty and integrity
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 Hospital
Steelhouse Lane
Birmingham
B4 6NH
Employer's website
https://bwc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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