Job summary
We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and hardworking doctor to join our Paediatric Department as a Junior Specialist Doctor (JSD) at Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust. This post will be a 4 months fixed term post 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. This post would be aimed at junior grade ST1-3 level and whilst not an approved training post we would mirror the training opportunities given to a training post holder. The JSD paediatric post will allow you to consolidate your experience in a supportive paediatric environment whilst giving you wide ranging clinical exposure and training in a progressive Trust that has won numerous national and local awards. We would be keen to work with the successful applicant and help you to continue to build your paediatric career. We envisage that the JSD post would act as a stepping stone into specialty training and we would look to encourage and fully support successful completion of paediatric exams.
The successful candidate will have foundation year training or equivalent and an interest in General Paediatrics and Neonates with full GMC Registration with a license to practice. They need to have recent experience in paediatrics or neonates and knowledge of the workings of the NHS.
Main duties of the job
Midland Metropolitan Hospital Hospital (MMUH) opened its doors on 6th October 2024. Its opening is the beginning of a fresh chapter in our ambitious journey to be the nation's leading provider of integrated care. As well as being the closest adult hospital to Birmingham's busy city centre, Midland Metropolitan 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. It will provide state-of-the-art treatment and care for patients from Sandwell and across the region and will become the civic heart of the area and a point of pride for the community.
The Trust is a key partner with the local commissioning group and the local authorities in the Right Care Right Here programme which seeks to deliver a redevelopment of local health services. The programme includes one of the largest investments in the UK with new facilities in both the acute and community sectors. Included within this is the new Midland Metropolitan Hospital.
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 Sandwell, City 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
The Trust has a very good reputation for undergraduate and postgraduate teaching with strong links to University of Birmingham and Health Education West Midlands. The Trust is home to a number of University departments and we have developed research capacity in a number of specialties in the Trust including Emergency Medicine and Paediatrics so there is likely to be opportunities to become involved in research activities.Successful candidates must possess a basic medical qualification (MBBS or equivalent) and must be fully registered with the GMC. Recent relevant experience of the working of the NHS is essential. Candidates must demonstrate how Neonatal and Paediatric Medicine is relevant to their career plan. The ideal candidate will possess a broad medical experience and will have completed foundation training or equivalent. Previous Paediatric experience is desirable.For more information on the job role and responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description attached.
For an informal discussion, please contact:
Dr Amrit Dhesi Consultant Paediatrician amritdhesi@nhs.net 0121 507 3171
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Trust has a very good reputation for undergraduate and postgraduate teaching with strong links to University of Birmingham and Health Education West Midlands. The Trust is home to a number of University departments and we have developed research capacity in a number of specialties in the Trust including Emergency Medicine and Paediatrics so there is likely to be opportunities to become involved in research activities.Successful candidates must possess a basic medical qualification (MBBS or equivalent) and must be fully registered with the GMC. Recent relevant experience of the working of the NHS is essential. Candidates must demonstrate how Neonatal and Paediatric Medicine is relevant to their career plan. The ideal candidate will possess a broad medical experience and will have completed foundation training or equivalent. Previous Paediatric experience is desirable.For more information on the job role and responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description attached.
For an informal discussion, please contact:
Dr Amrit Dhesi Consultant Paediatrician amritdhesi@nhs.net 0121 507 3171
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Primary medical qualification (MBBS/MBChB) or equivalent
- PILS/APLS/EPALS or equivalent prior to commencement
- Foundation Year Training completion or equivalent
Desirable
Other Requirements
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with a License to Practice
- Appropriate Immigration Status
Desirable
- Experience with research
- Involvement in major presentation Publications
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Paediatric SHO experience in the UK
- Broad medical knowledge & experience
- An understanding and experience in NHS working environment
- Candidates must demonstrate how Paediatric/Neonatal Medicine is relevant to their career path
Desirable
- 6 months or more experience in paediatrics/neonates
- IT skills to support the job
Clinical Effectiveness
Essential
- Experience of conducting clinical audit/projects
Desirable
- Audit projects undertaken every 6-12 months
- Neonatal/Paediatric audit conducted
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Good written and spoken English language skills
- Energy and enthusiasm and the ability to work under pressure
- Caring attitude to patients
- An ability to organise and prioritise work effectively
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, multidisciplinary professionals and patient families
- Commitment to continuing Medical Education and Professional Development
Professional and Multi-disciplinary team working
Essential
- Ability to work well with colleagues and within a team.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Primary medical qualification (MBBS/MBChB) or equivalent
- PILS/APLS/EPALS or equivalent prior to commencement
- Foundation Year Training completion or equivalent
Desirable
Other Requirements
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with a License to Practice
- Appropriate Immigration Status
Desirable
- Experience with research
- Involvement in major presentation Publications
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Paediatric SHO experience in the UK
- Broad medical knowledge & experience
- An understanding and experience in NHS working environment
- Candidates must demonstrate how Paediatric/Neonatal Medicine is relevant to their career path
Desirable
- 6 months or more experience in paediatrics/neonates
- IT skills to support the job
Clinical Effectiveness
Essential
- Experience of conducting clinical audit/projects
Desirable
- Audit projects undertaken every 6-12 months
- Neonatal/Paediatric audit conducted
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Good written and spoken English language skills
- Energy and enthusiasm and the ability to work under pressure
- Caring attitude to patients
- An ability to organise and prioritise work effectively
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, multidisciplinary professionals and patient families
- Commitment to continuing Medical Education and Professional Development
Professional and Multi-disciplinary team working
Essential
- Ability to work well with colleagues and within a team.
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).
