Job summary
We are seeking to recruit hardworking doctors to join our Paediatric Department as Junior Specialist Doctor (Higher) at MMUH Hospital. This post will be 6 months - 1 year fixed term posts in the first instance starting from as soon as possible with the possibility of longer term opportunities within the Trust subject to performance, progress and vacancies. These posts would be at aimed at middle grade ST4+ level (ie 4 years post qual/post foundation level) and whilst not approved training posts we would mirror the training opportunities to those given to training post holders. The JSD Paeds post will allow you to consolidate your experience in a supportive Paeds environment, giving you wide ranging clinical exposure and training in a progressive Trust that has won numerous national and local awards. We envisage that the JSD would act as a stepping stone into specialty training and we would look to encourage and fully support successful completion of Paediatric exams.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidates will have a minimum of 4 years full time training (post qualification) and experience in Paediatrics at ST3 or higher grade or equivalent and with at least 6 months in Neonates, full GMC Registration with a license to practice and up to date APLS certification. Recent acute hospital experience at ST3 level, or equivalent (within the last 12 months) of at least 6 months duration, within the UK is essential.
A community of half a million is eagerly anticipating the brand new Midland Metropolitan University Hospital. Its opening will be the beginning of a fresh chapter in our ambitious journey to be the nation's leading provider of integrated care. Midland Metropolitan University Hospital will offer dedicated maternity and children's services. Crucially, it will bring together teams who provide acute, emergency care, in line with the views expressed in our public consultation.
About us
Sandwell & West Birmingham NHS Trust is a friendly, integrated healthcare provider focused on improving the life chances and health outcomes of our diverse population.
We have three strategic objectives:
People: To cultivate and sustain happy, productive and engaged staff;
Patients: To be good or outstanding at everything we do;
Population: To work seamlessly with partners to improve lives;
We run services from MMUH, Sandwell and Rowley Regis Hospitals, Birmingham & Midland Eye Centre, Birmingham Treatment Centre, the Lyng and Leasowes Intermediate Care Centre. Our GP practices and community teams provide care in schools, healthcare centres and at home
Our next milestone is opening the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH), a once in a career opportunity to shape care transformation within and beyond the hospital walls. MMUH will host the busiest Emergency Department in Europe, with state of the art facilities and future development of a Learning Campus
Developing and caring for our People is fundamental. We were one of the first Trusts to provide the Real Living Wage, as well as a Live and Work scheme to support people at risk of homelessness into paid work and training. We offer a range of staff benefits, health & wellbeing support and will help you to bring your ambition to life through our bespoke training and development programmes. As "People" is one of our three strategic objectives, we make a continued commitment to prioritise support for all our colleagues
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on the job role and responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description attached.
For an informal discussion, please contact:
Group Director: Dr Nick Makwana 0121 554 3801
Clinical Director: Dr Maria Atkinson 0121 5531831 ext 3471
College Tutor: Dr Yvonne Beuvink 0121 507 4000 ask switch to contact
Rota Co-ordinator Dr Saaduz Zaman 0121 507 3764
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on the job role and responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description attached.
For an informal discussion, please contact:
Group Director: Dr Nick Makwana 0121 554 3801
Clinical Director: Dr Maria Atkinson 0121 5531831 ext 3471
College Tutor: Dr Yvonne Beuvink 0121 507 4000 ask switch to contact
Rota Co-ordinator Dr Saaduz Zaman 0121 507 3764
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Primary medical qualification (MBBS/MBBCH) or equivalent.
- MRPCH all written part complete or equivalent
- IELTS or equivalent qualifications
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
- Primary medical qualification (MBBS/MBBCH) or equivalent.
- MRPCH all written part complete or equivalent
- IELTS or equivalent qualifications
Desirable
Clinical Experience
Essential
- A minimum of full time training and experience at ST4 or higher grade or equivalent
Desirable
- Recent experience in General Paediatrics in the UK
Professional and Multi-disciplinary team working
Essential
- Ability to work well with colleagues and within a team
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively
Clinical Effectiveness
Essential
- Experience of conducting clinical audit
- Ability to use the evidence base and clinical audit to support decision-making
Other Requirements
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and licence to practise
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Primary medical qualification (MBBS/MBBCH) or equivalent.
- MRPCH all written part complete or equivalent
- IELTS or equivalent qualifications
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
- Primary medical qualification (MBBS/MBBCH) or equivalent.
- MRPCH all written part complete or equivalent
- IELTS or equivalent qualifications
Desirable
Clinical Experience
Essential
- A minimum of full time training and experience at ST4 or higher grade or equivalent
Desirable
- Recent experience in General Paediatrics in the UK
Professional and Multi-disciplinary team working
Essential
- Ability to work well with colleagues and within a team
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively
Clinical Effectiveness
Essential
- Experience of conducting clinical audit
- Ability to use the evidence base and clinical audit to support decision-making
Other Requirements
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and licence to practise
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).
