About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Paediatric Orthopaedic team at Birmingham Children's Hospital, for a Consultant Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon. This is a full-time post, attracting 10 programmed activities (PAs). Although based at BCH and employed by BWC, the post involves the running of outreach paediatric orthopaedic clinics and lists at Russells Hall Hospital, part of the Dudley Group of Hospitals.
Applications are invited from accredited specialists in Paediatric Orthopaedics who are on the Specialist Register at the interview stage or will be within 6 months of the interview. Completion of a Paediatric Orthopaedic fellowship would be essential. The successful applicant will be strongly encouraged to have or to develop a sub-specialty interest to complement those of their colleagues in the department.
Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Paediatric Orthopaedic team at Birmingham Children's Hospital, for a Consultant Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon. This is a full-time post, attracting 10 programmed activities (PAs). Although based at BCH and employed by BWC, the post involves the running of outreach paediatric orthopaedic clinics and lists at Russells Hall Hospital, part of the Dudley Group of Hospitals.
The postholder must be able to manage a comprehensive range of paediatric orthopaedic emergencies including trauma, as well as an elective programme. The postholder will participate in the non-resident on-call commitments on a 1 in 8 frequency.
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
For a detailed job description and main responsibilities please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Essential Essential
FRCS (ORTHO) or equivalent CCT awarded, or within 6 months at time of interview GMC registration with a licence to practice Specialist Registration for trauma and orthopaedic surgery Paediatric Orthopaedic fellowship or equivalent
Essential / Desireable Essential
A special interest in paediatric orthopaedics Proven contribution to paediatric orthopaedics Team worker Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Proven commitment to personal professional development To advancement of the paediatric orthopaedic service To be actively involved in day-to-day management of orthopaedic surgery patients within the Trust To participate in specialty and directorate activities
Desirable
Subspecialty interest to fit with the needs of the department Track record or formal training in medical education
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship 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 Lance
Birmingham
B4 6NH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://bwc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)