Job summary
This is a Locum replacement tertiary endocrine consultant NHS post undertaking 10 PA's per week. The post holder will join a busy and progressive team delivering paediatric diabetes, endocrinology, obesity clinics and rare disease services alongside existing team of consultants within the service covering tertiary services referrals across Birmingham, the West Midlands and beyond.
The post will deliver secondary and tertiary endocrine services, on site with a combination of virtual and face to face clinics and inpatient care and may include endocrine outreach services depending on the service need. Specifically, the post holder will contribute to the delivery of the National Rare Diabetes service, alongside two substantive consultants linked to the service at Birmingham Children's Hospital.
Main duties of the job
There are 8.0 Direct Clinical Care (DCC) PA's and 2.0 supporting professional activities (SPA).
For newly appointed consultants within their first-year post CCST or in Locum position, a 0.25PA of clinical care will be replaced with 0.25PA of SPA to aid in adjustment to the role. We seek to employ a dedicated, tertiary trained paediatric endocrinology colleague who will work with the existing team.
There is a 1: 6.5 on call commitment for endocrinology & diabetes.
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.
Parkview Clinic is a Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service Mental Health (CAMHS) facility in Moseley, for young people aged 11-18 years who require admission due to significant psychiatric difficulties.
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
On call arrangements
There is a 1-in-6.5 WTE on call commitment attached to this post, covering all clinical aspects of diabetes and endocrinology on tertiary level, including inpatient endocrine and diabetes ward rounds when on-call at weekends. On-call tertiary endocrinology support is also provided to the regional DGH services. On call is re-numerated with category A, supplement included in DCC PA commitment. On-call cover for Diabetes Home Care (outpatient) is provided by the Diabetes Specialist Nurses, and occasionally, to cover holidays and sickness, by the consultants.
Teaching
The post holder will be expected to engage in undergraduate and postgraduate medical education and the training of other relevant staff groups. This includes the mentoring and educational supervision of postgraduate medical staff. The Trust is a major contributor to the teaching programme of the University of Birmingham Medical School and Aston Medical School, and has close ties with the Health Care Faculty at the University of Central England, Aston and Birmingham City University.
Research
The post holder will be expected to support and facilitate clinical research within the Endocrinology and Diabetes department, with a particular emphasis on advancing research objectives in endocrinology, metabolic bone disease, diabetes, and rare forms of diabetes. Research is a key strength of the department, and the successful applicant is encouraged to actively participate in research activities and contribute to patient recruitment for the departments ongoing clinical trials and portfolio studies.
Clinical Governance
The appointee will be expected to actively engage in all elements of the Trusts Clinical Governance framework, which is designed to monitor, maintain, and enhance the quality and effectiveness of patient care. The Trust is committed to supporting the professional development of medical staff through regular individual appraisal. This will include auditing personal clinical practice, contributing to departmental and specialty reviews, and maintaining a focus on continuing professional development (CPD). The appointee is also expected to meet the Continuing Medical Education (CME) requirements as set by the relevant Royal College, with appropriate study leave and funding available in accordance with the Trusts study leave policy. A strong awareness of professional standards, safe and ethical clinical practice, and a prompt response to situations that may pose increased clinical risk or lead to adverse outcomes are essential components of the role.
Cross-Cover of Clinical Duties for Colleagues
The postholder will contribute to cross-cover arrangements to ensure continuity of clinical service during colleague absences, including annual leave and short-term sickness.
Job description
Job responsibilities
On call arrangements
There is a 1-in-6.5 WTE on call commitment attached to this post, covering all clinical aspects of diabetes and endocrinology on tertiary level, including inpatient endocrine and diabetes ward rounds when on-call at weekends. On-call tertiary endocrinology support is also provided to the regional DGH services. On call is re-numerated with category A, supplement included in DCC PA commitment. On-call cover for Diabetes Home Care (outpatient) is provided by the Diabetes Specialist Nurses, and occasionally, to cover holidays and sickness, by the consultants.
Teaching
The post holder will be expected to engage in undergraduate and postgraduate medical education and the training of other relevant staff groups. This includes the mentoring and educational supervision of postgraduate medical staff. The Trust is a major contributor to the teaching programme of the University of Birmingham Medical School and Aston Medical School, and has close ties with the Health Care Faculty at the University of Central England, Aston and Birmingham City University.
Research
The post holder will be expected to support and facilitate clinical research within the Endocrinology and Diabetes department, with a particular emphasis on advancing research objectives in endocrinology, metabolic bone disease, diabetes, and rare forms of diabetes. Research is a key strength of the department, and the successful applicant is encouraged to actively participate in research activities and contribute to patient recruitment for the departments ongoing clinical trials and portfolio studies.
Clinical Governance
The appointee will be expected to actively engage in all elements of the Trusts Clinical Governance framework, which is designed to monitor, maintain, and enhance the quality and effectiveness of patient care. The Trust is committed to supporting the professional development of medical staff through regular individual appraisal. This will include auditing personal clinical practice, contributing to departmental and specialty reviews, and maintaining a focus on continuing professional development (CPD). The appointee is also expected to meet the Continuing Medical Education (CME) requirements as set by the relevant Royal College, with appropriate study leave and funding available in accordance with the Trusts study leave policy. A strong awareness of professional standards, safe and ethical clinical practice, and a prompt response to situations that may pose increased clinical risk or lead to adverse outcomes are essential components of the role.
Cross-Cover of Clinical Duties for Colleagues
The postholder will contribute to cross-cover arrangements to ensure continuity of clinical service during colleague absences, including annual leave and short-term sickness.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical Degree from a recognised University
- MRCPCH completion
- Child protection Level 3 training
- Basic Life Support
Desirable
- CCT in Paediatrics with training in Endocrinology to tertiary level as defined by BSPED standards OR shall have equivalent experience and competencies to fulfill the role.
- Higher Degree (MD/DPhil/Masters MPhil/PhD etc)
- APLS
Eligibility
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- a)Experience of working in tertiary Paediatric endocrinology and diabetes unit with high level of competency to deliver in the post. Or b) *proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview Or b)Eligible for *CESR / Portfolio Pathway (formerly CESR). Applicants must demonstrate competency in paediatric endocrinology and diabetes, applicants awaiting CESR outcome can apply with evidence of endocrine and diabetes competency and training. International applicants should comply with the GMC specialty registration process
- Eligibility to live and work in the UK
Desirable
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice
Research/Training
Essential
- Supportive attitude
- Willing collaborator
Desirable
- Significant experience to support undergraduate learning
- Research and Audit experience
- 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
- Understands 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
- Other: 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
- Rare Diabetes interest
- Experience in Metabolic bone & Rare Diabetes
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical Degree from a recognised University
- MRCPCH completion
- Child protection Level 3 training
- Basic Life Support
Desirable
- CCT in Paediatrics with training in Endocrinology to tertiary level as defined by BSPED standards OR shall have equivalent experience and competencies to fulfill the role.
- Higher Degree (MD/DPhil/Masters MPhil/PhD etc)
- APLS
Eligibility
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- a)Experience of working in tertiary Paediatric endocrinology and diabetes unit with high level of competency to deliver in the post. Or b) *proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview Or b)Eligible for *CESR / Portfolio Pathway (formerly CESR). Applicants must demonstrate competency in paediatric endocrinology and diabetes, applicants awaiting CESR outcome can apply with evidence of endocrine and diabetes competency and training. International applicants should comply with the GMC specialty registration process
- Eligibility to live and work in the UK
Desirable
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice
Research/Training
Essential
- Supportive attitude
- Willing collaborator
Desirable
- Significant experience to support undergraduate learning
- Research and Audit experience
- 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
- Understands 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
- Other: 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
- Rare Diabetes interest
- Experience in Metabolic bone & Rare Diabetes
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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